Nature For Justice

06/17/2026

Partnering with nature is not a new idea but an ancestral one 🦅

Across generations, BIPOC farmers have stewarded land through practices rooted in deep ecological knowledge, resilience, and respect for natural systems. Today, regenerative agriculture is gaining global recognition as a pathway to restore soil health, strengthen biodiversity, and in that, build climate resilience. For many communities, these approaches are not innovations, they are continuations of long-held relationships with the land.

At Nature For Justice, we believe that true partnership with nature must also mean partnership with people, particularly those whose knowledge systems have too often been overlooked or undervalued. Working alongside BIPOC farmers in our N4J Farmer Prosperity is essential for advancing regenerative agriculture and for ensuring that solutions are equitable, grounded, and lasting.

By bridging lineage knowledge with science, we can co-create agricultural systems that nourish both people and planet supporting and protecting farmer livelihoods, strengthening communities, and restoring our natural ecosystems.

06/16/2026

First 30x30 Canada’s Kamryn Whiteye and Steven Nitah representing at the Toronto Climate Week Session recently. 🇨🇦

06/11/2026

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/

06/10/2026

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.

06/08/2026

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.

06/04/2026

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.

06/03/2026

“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/

05/28/2026

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/

05/27/2026

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.

05/22/2026

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.