Canada’s natural assets are globally significant in addressing the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change. Healthy natural environments provide a range of social, environmental, and economic benefits to communities. Both the public and private sector are making significant commitments to nature, and yet despite the range of potential benefits, we have not seen investment at the scale that is needed.
This report examines the Canadian conservation finance context across protected and conserved areas, forestry, agriculture, and ecological restoration, and provide pathways to overcome barriers and catalyze growth. In addition, it explores implementation pathways, success factors, and identifies key barriers and opportunities to grow the market for nature investment in Canada.