Tashina James-Matilpi, a Guardian from the Tlowitsis First Nation, takes measurements of a kelp forest. © Joshua Neufeld
Over the last month, two major announcements in British Columbia led by First Nations have protected millions of hectares of rainforest and marine ecosystems while advancing conservation economies.
On June 18, the Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations announced an agreement with the Government of British Columbia for the protection of more than 76,000 hectares (188,000 acres) in Clayoquot Sound. One week later, 17 First Nation in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia announced the signing of agreements launching the Great Bear Sea PFP — a sustainable long-term financing model that will protect 10 million hectares (nearly 25 million acres) of globally significant marine ecosystems.
Nature United is honoured to have supported these initiatives and congratulate all the leaders of these landmark achievements.
Source: Nature United
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