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How indigenous conservation protects Canada's environment


The future of conservation: Indigenous-led protected areas support ...

In Canada, this includes establishing new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). IPCAs and other Indigenous-led protected areas are a ...

Protecting more nature in partnership with Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples have been caring for the lands and waters of Canada since time immemorial. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis have unique ...

Indigenous protected and conserved areas (IPCAs): Canada's new ...

We begin with a brief history of Indigenous Peoples in conservation, followed by the concept of Indigenous protected and conserved areas (IPCAs) ...

The potential for Indigenous-led conservation in urbanized ...

Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) are an important pathway and governance system for area-based conservation led by Indigenous Peoples.

How to Become an Ally for Indigenous-Led Conservation | Sierra Club

Canada has rapidly adopted Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas to help achieve its aim to protect 25 percent of lands and waters by 2025, ...

Working with Indigenous People in Canada | The Nature Conservancy

Indigenous-led conservation is articulated, defined and implemented by Indigenous peoples, who may choose to partner with organizations like The ...

There's a Global Plan to Conserve Nature. Indigenous People Could ...

In the Brazilian Amazon, Indigenous people put their bodies on the line to protect native lands threatened by loggers and ranchers. In Canada, a ...

Canada working towards new future for Indigenous-led conservation

Indigenous people currently manage or have tenure on 40% of the world's protected areas and remaining intact ecosystems.

Indigenous leadership in creating a protected area: The Akumunan ...

While the main objective of protected areas is nature conservation, they often have socioeconomic benefits, contribute to people's health and wellness, and ...

Indigenous people protect more of Earth's biodiversity than ... - Vox

In general, most areas that Indigenous peoples protect aren't considered in tallies by environmental organizations of how much land on Earth is ...

Indigenous leadership in nature conservation - YouTube

Indigenous leadership in conservation helps protect biodiversity and care for nature. Canada ... Environment and Climate Change Canada. 9.31 ...

How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity | TED Talk

"If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate ...

Indigenous Communities Lead Way to Boreal Forest Protection

To protect their homelands, many Indigenous communities are leading the fight for boreal forest protection and providing models for sustainable ...

The future of Indigenous‑led conservation in Canada

Indigenous people currently manage or have tenure on 40% of the world's protected areas and remaining intact ecosystems. The deep connection to ...

To Fight Climate Change, Canada Turns to Indigenous People to ...

Canada is looking to its Indigenous communities to help manage its boreal forests, the world's largest intact forest ecosystem and one of its biggest stores of ...

Indigenous-Led Nature-Based Solutions for the Climate Crisis - MDPI

Since 2018, the national Canada Nature Fund has invested in the development of 30 Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) and 25 additional projects ...

How indigenous conservation protects Canada's environment

They are also part of a flourishing movement of 1,000 “Indigenous Guardians” across Canada who are stewarding their traditional lands and waters ...

Indigenous wisdom: The cornerstone of conservation

Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship refers to environmental practices and initiatives guided by Indigenous knowledge, values, and traditional ...

Indigenous peoples defend Earth's biodiversity—but they're in danger

Comprising less than 5% of the world's population, indigenous people protect 80% of global biodiversity. Their role is under discussion by ...

Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), Aichi Target 11 ...

The Government of Canada has adopted the IUCN definition of a protected area as: “a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed, ...