The Nature Conservancy
Nature Is Canada’s Competitive Edge
Nature is a powerful resource for growing a prosperous, sustainable, and proudly Canadian economy.
Let’s Strengthen Canada’s Nature Advantage, Together.
Canada’s Nature Advantage is spotlighting business models and policy solutions that reflect the true value of nature – and that reward foresters, farmers and Indigenous communities who steward our lands and waters – to build a resilient economy.
Our Purpose
Realizing the value of our forests, farmlands and waters.
We are a network of forward-thinking business leaders who know our economy is stronger when nature is properly valued.
Backed by Evidence.
Learn how investments in nature are smart business solutions and the foundation of a future-proof Canadian economy.
Designed for Impact.
Help advance policies that enable investment to grow Canada’s economy while increasing productivity, reducing costs and boosting competitiveness.
Coming Soon: Real-World Case Studies.
Read case studies that integrate the value of nature to deliver lasting benefits for businesses, communities and the environment.
Our Priorities
We work with farmers, forest managers, financial leaders, and Indigenous-led businesses to unlock the potential for locally-led, regionally-specific growth that creates jobs, benefits communities, drives innovation, and protects nature.
Agriculture
Circular and regenerative agricultural practices reduce waste and costs while boosting exports and rural jobs.
Forest Management
Forest management supports restoration, biodiversity, and Indigenous-led sustainable development.
Finance
Smart financing tools can grow conservation efforts while creating jobs, lowering costs, and strengthening communities.
Indigenous-led Business
Indigenous-led projects power sustainable local economies, reduce emissions, and enable nature-positive growth.
Make an Impact
Get Involved
Join a growing network of business leaders, industry associations, investors, and policymakers coming together to realize Canada’s Nature Advantage.
Connect With Canada’s Nature Leaders
Now is the moment to advance economic self-sufficiency, fortify our strategic national assets, and secure one of Canada’s most enduring advantages: the economic power of nature.
