Nature For Justice

Six years of honest, at times complex and meaningful work: we’ve moved from idea to impact which looks like partnering with communities, protecting biodiversity, and building climate‑just solutions that scale.

Read Hank Cauley’s reflections on what worked, what didn’t, and where strategic funding can unlock the next chapter.

Read the full post: https://nature4justice.earth/six-years-in-an-honest-look-at-what-weve-built/

We are delighted to welcome Valentine Lynch to our growing team!

Valentine joins First 30x30 Canada as Forest Carbon Program Manager, bringing valuable expertise in forest carbon and a strong commitment to advancing nature-based climate solutions. Her role will be key in supporting efforts to protect and restore critical forest ecosystems while contributing to Canada’s 30x30 goals. 🌳 🌳

We look forward to working together to accelerate meaningful, equitable climate and nature outcomes.

Today on , we celebrate the oceans that sustain life on our blue planet: regulating climate, supporting biodiversity, and nourishing communities around the world.

But the ocean is also a reminder of what is at stake as climate change deepens inequality. The communities least responsible for the crisis are often the most vulnerable to its impacts, from rising seas to shifting weather patterns and food insecurity.

At Nature For Justice, our mission is rooted in a simple belief that the best way to protect people is to work with and for nature. By advancing nature-based solutions, we can help safeguard ecosystems while creating more resilient, just futures for those most affected by climate change.

First 30x30 Canada is hosting an official Toronto Climate Week | TOCW session focused on Indigenous-led conservation, economic sovereignty, and climate action. The discussion will highlight leadership from Indigenous Nations, share insights from community impact, and explore collaborative pathways toward climate justice and biodiversity protection alongside key partners.

Join them on June 5th at 12.00pm - details below.

First 30×30 Canada is proud to be hosting an official Toronto Climate Week | TOCW session: Indigenous-Led Conservation, Economic Sovereignty & Climate Action.

Join us for a conversation exploring how Indigenous Nations are advancing conservation, stewardship, climate leadership, and economic sovereignty.

Participants will gain insight into the First 30×30 Canada initiative, hear stories of impact from Indigenous communities, and engage in dialogue on collaborative pathways toward climate justice and biodiversity protection alongside speakers from the RAD Network and Nature Investment Hub.

We are grateful to Fasken for generously providing the venue space for this gathering and for supporting conversations that advance Indigenous-led climate solutions.

We look forward to connecting with Indigenous leaders, partners, funders, advocates, and community members committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future.

First 30×30 Canada is an initiative led by Nature For Justice in partnership with IISAAK OLAM Foundation and Nature Focus. Together, these partners support Indigenous-led conservation, nature-based solutions, and long-term pathways for climate action, biodiversity protection, and economic sovereignty.

“First 30x30 Canada exists because of the strength of partnership.” Steven Nitah

For us, looks like Indigenous communities leading with their vision, while partner organizations provide long-term support to make that vision real.

Our core partners, IISAAK OLAM Foundation and Nature Focus Development, bring trust, reciprocity, and a commitment to future generations. Together we’re working toward conservation that centers rights, culture, and community stewardship.

For more about us, see the following links:

🍁 First 30 x 30 https://first30x30.earth/

🍁 IISAAK OLAM Foundation: https://iisaakolam.ca/

🍁 Nature Focus Development: https://www.naturefocus.earth/

How we introduce ourselves matters. Robin Barr’s of First 30x30 Canada’s latest insight is a thoughtful reminder that a good introduction is not just about what we do, it’s about how we show up.

Read the insight here: Introducing Myself in a Good Way by Robin Barr

https://first30x30.earth/leadership-insight-introducing-myself-in-a-good-way-by-robin-barr/

N4J Farmer Prosperity’s work has been made possible through : with farmers leading the way on implementation, and with funder support from organizations including Cargill, who have helped to expand the reach and impact of the program. Through $145,000 in producer support, farmers implemented wheat cover cropping alongside no-till and reduced-till management, helping reduce soil disturbance, improve soil health, retain water, and build resilience to climate stress. 🚜🌱

Together, these farmers delivered approximately 1,459 practice-acre instances, with every enrolled acre receiving both a cover crop and regenerative tillage or residue-management practice.

More than an investment in acres, this is an investment in Black farmers, stronger farm businesses, and more resilient food systems. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone in Virginia and the partnerships that made it possible.

Today, on , we’re reminded that social justice and climate justice cannot succeed without protecting and caring for biodiversity.

Investing in biodiversity protection and stewardship is investing in a future for all. From conservation in the First 30x30 Canada and N4J Farmer Prosperity’s regenerative agriculture projects in the U.S., we support approaches and communities that are helping drive meaningful change for people, nature, communities, and all biodiversity.

Partnership is key to an organization’s success and ability to reach its goals, and partners such as Alabaster Internationalare central to realizing this vision.

Through collaborations like this, we at Nature For Justice are able to advance our shared commitment to climate justice, community-led solutions, and more equitable futures for Indigenous and rural communities.

Photo: Palo Alto Salon 2026. (from left) Shannon Fernando, MSN, FNP-C and Hank Cauley. Photo Credit: Ashantha Rubera

See more about Alabaster International here: https://www.alabasterinternational.org/about-us

When search for a new home, they do not follow a single leader. Scout bees return and “vote” through the waggle dance, sharing information about the best locations. Through this collective process, the colony reaches a decision that serves the whole - a form of natural democracy that is collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in shared intelligence. 🐝 🐝

At Nature For Justice, this same principle guides our work. From regenerative agriculture to Indigenous-led conservation, we believe lasting solutions come from communities working together, guided by local knowledge and respect for nature. Bees are vital to this balance. They sustain biodiversity, support food systems, and underpin ecosystem health, yet they are increasingly at risk.

Protecting bees means protecting the systems that sustain us all.

This , let’s take a cue from the hive: collaborate, listen, and act together...for people and planet.

(Photo credit: Hank Cauley, bees from his own hives).