Nature-Based Solutions are conservation and restoration strategies that work with nature—not against it—to heal lands and waters. But they’re more than that. For Indigenous Nations, NbS are tools that support cultural resurgence, land stewardship, and Nation-building.
NbS and carbon markets translate the impacts of stewardship into tradable environmental credits—like carbon offsets or biodiversity credits.
Different markets have different rules—and vary by geography, credit value, and eligible land uses. That’s where we come in. First 30×30 works with Indigenous Nations to help them understand which markets and which standards can fit with their vision for land management.
We work with Indigenous Governments to understand:
This is not a one-time transaction. It’s a long-term investment in land, people, and Indigenous sovereignty. We help build funding pathways that can support Nations to uphold their visions for land-management for up to 100 years.
The global demand for high-integrity, nature-based credits is growing—fast. New NbS credits are emerging, carbon prices are rising, legislation is creating regulatory mandates that drive demand, and funders are looking for credible, community-rooted projects that deliver real impact.
This growth creates a window of opportunity for Indigenous-led projects to shape the market—and secure long-term resources for your Nation
Revenue from NbS markets ensure long-term funding for land-management. But this income can go beyond baseline management activities to include:
“Carbon cowboys” and extractive models have no place in our work.
NbS markets are still emerging—and not all actors have communities or ecosystems in mind.
We stand for transparency, trust, and Indigenous control.
First 30×30 supports Nation-led, Nation-owned projects, backed by transparent data and grounded in free, prior, and informed consent.
We also advocate for better rules across the industry, helping set new standards for integrity and environmental impact.
NbS projects require technical, legal, and policy expertise. This includes:
Before spending thousands walking down a path of uncertainty, we offer low- or no-cost assessments to help your Nation explore options, risks, and opportunities.
