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Canada and NWT commit to Indigenous-led conservation, expanding protected areas, safeguarding species, and aligning with Canada’s 30x30 goal, backed by up to $20M in federal funding.
The Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories (NWT) have signed the Canada–NWT Nature Agreement, advancing Indigenous-led conservation and biodiversity protection.
Key Commitments
- Expanding Protected Areas: Targeting up to 9.6% of NWT’s land by 2035.
- Species Protection: Safeguarding barren-ground caribou and wood bison.
- Indigenous Leadership: Strengthening stewardship and conservation planning.
- Federal Investment: $7 million allocated for 2025–2026, with up to $20 million over the agreement’s lifespan.
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Why It Matters
This partnership aligns with Canada’s 30x30 goal—conserving 30% of land and water by 2030—and the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Minister Steven Guilbeault:
"Protecting nature is one of the best ways to fight biodiversity loss and climate change."
Looking Ahead
With 15.8% of NWT already protected, this agreement enhances conservation efforts, supports Indigenous stewardship, and promotes sustainable economic opportunities.
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