The Nature-Based Solutions Foundation (NBSF) is a national organization founded by some of Western Canada’s most experienced conservationists. At the core of our approach is our effort to foster strategic regional partnerships and work with land-embedded communities, including First Nations, ranchers, Métis communities, and woodlot owners and licensees. These communities often hold the keys to unlocking protection for the most endangered ecosystems in the country.

Our Approach:

We use a proven “conservation financing” approach to help land-embedded communities transition to sustainable and resilient economies that thrive with nature (examples include eco-tourism, recreation, clean energy, sustainable seafood, and so much more). This approach lessens community dependencies on resource industries, making it possible for them to support and co-develop new protected areas.

Our Pillars:

Protecting ecosystems: We use science and the best available research to identify the most endangered ecosystems for protection.

Fostering collaboration: We look for strategic opportunities to work with regional conservation partners, communities, land trusts, and governments to establish new protected areas.

Supporting communities: We provide land-embedded communities with funding and support to help them plan for new protected areas, build capacity, and develop sustainable economic alternatives linked to protected areas.

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Your contribution helps us make meaningful progress towards protecting Canada’s most endangered ecosystems!