Nature For Justice

We put nature-based solutions to work for climate justice

Nature For Justice empowers frontline communities to use nature-based solutions to drive climate justice, restore ecosystems, and secure long-term resilience.

Our work focuses on our local partners. Together, we identify, develop, and sustain high-integrity, locally-led nature-based solutions that deliver lasting impact—driving climate resilience, social justice and community well-being. By blending access to global nature markets with grants and other financial tools, we unlock the resources communities need to lead and scale their efforts. Our approach empowers local self-determination and builds pathways toward long-term prosperity. By connecting grassroots initiatives at landscape level, we mobilize investment for transformative, systems-scale change.

Latest Insights

Achieving durable solutions for the impacts of climate change requires that local organizations, Indigenous groups, and individuals not only have a voice but also the necessary tools—resources, technical skills, and ...

According to the 2022 USDA Census, the average age of U.S. farmers is now 58.1 years. Nearly two-thirds are over 55. That reality alone poses a serious question: Who will ...

Honouring and Protecting Relationship to Land: What can be done about Commodification of Nature by Carbon Markets? Key Message: Nature-based Solution (NbS) markets’ commodification of nature creates risks that should ...

In the U.S., we support smallholder farmers in transitioning to regenerative practices that restore ecosystems and improve farm profitability. In Canada, we work with Indigenous Nations to secure long-term financing for their stewardship of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. Across Africa, we leverage global nature credit markets to help smallholder farmers and local communities secure food and water resources, restore biodiversity, and strengthen rural economies.
Together, we’re proving that when nature and social justice lead, resilience follows.

Our Core Values

Justice & Equity

We are committed to social and environmental justice. Our work ensures that marginalized communities—especially Indigenous peoples and local communities—have agency, resources, and representation in nature-based solutions and climate resilience efforts.

Community-Centered Collaboration

We build deep, trust-based partnerships with frontline communities. We value local knowledge, leadership, and co-creation to enable sustainable, community-driven impact.

Sustainability & Stewardship

We champion regenerative, enduring solutions that protect ecosystems while advancing economic and social well-being. We honor cultural heritage, Indigenous knowledge systems, and responsible land care.

Integrity & Accountability

We maintain the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and responsibility. We are accountable to the communities we serve, our partners, and funders—ensuring our work stays true to our mission.

Resilience & Adaptability

We embrace evidence-based, flexible and culturally informed approaches to tackle the climate crisis that lead to resilience and durability at the local level.

Innovate & Measure

We continuously innovate with our partners to seek solutions that have measurable impacts and substantive outcomes. 

Highlighted Project

Growing American Farmer Prosperity Program

Nature For Justice

Mission & Approach

Nature For Justice ensures that frontline communities affected by climate change and biodiversity loss have the resources, agency, and support to lead equitable, high-impact nature-based solutions. These are actions that protect, restore, and sustainably manage ecosystems in ways that address societal challenges and which generate tangible benefits for both people and nature. 

Highlighted Project

Indigenous-Led Conservation in Canada

Highlighted Project

Africa Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Program

Across Africa, our team works to identify, co-create, and support high-integrity NbS projects that: Safeguard rural livelihoods and unlock new, sustainable revenue streams through climate resilient agriculture and associated value chains. Create thousands of green jobs in nature-based activities and enterprises. Restore natural capital across target landscapes, to improve water and food security, reduce flood and landslide risks, and conserve biodiversity.

Our Team

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