Indigenous partnerships key to conservation goals and sustainable prosperity

When the COVID-19 pandemic starts to recede, the existential threats of climate change and loss of biodiversity will continue to mount.
At their first official meeting, held virtually Feb. 23, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden singled out the leadership of Indigenous nations and 'agreed to be partners in protecting nature, including by supporting Indigenous-led conservation efforts.'
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on local and regional economies across the country, and this latest spike in COVID cases will create more uncertainty. But as we had into spring, it is time to plant the seeds for regrowth and recovery. The next few months will be decisive. Even as we focus on jum...

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