Funding with a purpose

Support Indigenous-led conservation that delivers real climate, biodiversity, and community outcomes.

Catalytic Funding: A Smart Investment

First 30x30 specialises in de-risking and accelerating Indigenous-led conservation.

Every dollar of early-stage support opens doors to long-term financial revenue for Indigenous Nations to manage their lands and support their Nation. This is catalytic funding: high-leverage, high-impact, and deeply aligned with biodiversity and climate goals.

Meet the Funders Backing This Work

We’re proud to work with visionary supporters who understand that the future of conservation is Indigenous-led.

Royal Bank of Canada

“RBC is committed to helping accelerate the transition to a greener economy by supporting nature-positive solutions that help to address the climate and biodiversity crises,” said Thea Silver, Senior Director, Environmental Impact, RBC. “We recognize the leadership of Indigenous communities and are proud to support the First 30x30 Initiative, which creates new pathways for sustained financial support for Indigenous-led conservation and land management practices, while protecting biodiversity, centering social justice and promoting opportunity for Canada’s Indigenous peoples.”

Domtar

"Domtar has long been a leader in sustainability, and we, alongside our owner Jackson Wijaya, are committed to forging partnerships that explore nature-based solutions to address climate challenges while delivering social benefits, particularly for Indigenous Nations. It's exciting that Domtar is one of the first companies to join such an important initiative for the protection and restoration of over 100 IPCAs across Canada." - Sabrina de Branco, Chief Sustainability Officer, Domtar

BHP Foundation

“First 30x30 Canada recognizes the critical role of Indigenous leadership in shaping the future of conservation and in meeting Canada’s sustainability aspirations. BHP Foundation is proud to be the principal funder to First 30x30 Canada. We hope our investment will encourage others to help fill the critical nature finance gap in support of First Nations turning their stewardship visions into reality. For 30x30 commitments to truly deliver lasting impact, it must be Indigenous-led and grounded in Indigenous knowledge. That’s why Nature For Justice is strongly positioned to lead this work alongside Nations and make these commitments a lasting reality.”- Kristen Ray, CEO, BHP Foundation

Across Canada, Indigenous Nations are stepping forward to lead land stewardship rooted in cultural knowledge, ecological integrity, and long-term sustainability. But they can’t do it alone. There is a role for everybody in the movement to protect our most vital lands and waters.

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"This is smart climate investment"

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"This is high-impact biodiversity protection"

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"This is reconciliation in action"

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"This is catalyst funding for long-term systems change"

We are running out of time.

Canada has committed to bold action on climate change and biodiversity—protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Globally, the Paris Agreement and Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework have set a clear path forward.

But Canada cannot meet these goals without Indigenous leadership.

Indigenous Nations are advancing bold, land-based visions rooted in millennia of stewardship. Yet many of the most impactful projects are stalled or unexplored—not because of lack of vision, but because of lack of early-stage funding.

Funding is needed to unlock the market and catalyse long-term land management. With the resources we need, First 30x30 will:

Support Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) that contribute directly to national 30x30 goals and Indigenous sovereignty
Co-create Indigenous-led Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects that reduce emissions and restore ecosystems
Build the capacity and tools Indigenous governments need to lead and negotiate on their own terms
Bridge the early-stage funding gap that prevents powerful projects from becoming reality
Unlock long-term financing for Indigenous-led Conservation from carbon markets, biodiversity credits, and government programs

Ready to Fund with Purpose?

Whether you’re a foundation, corporation, or individual, your support can drive climate action, sustainable stewardship of thousands of hectares, and the preservation of Indigenous culture and livelihood.