The Centre for Land Conservation (CLC/Centre) is an independent, registered charity dedicated to building a stronger land conservation community.
Working with our partners we are advancing respectful conservation and stewardship, through collaboration, innovation, and by promoting responsible practices.
Transformative change is needed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss and reach a global goal of living in harmony with nature by mid-century. That urgency drives the Centre’s work to grow and strengthen land conservation in Canada.
Inspired by changemakers, we are working with ambitious conservation leaders everywhere to support durable conservation outcomes and a more sustainable future.
Our Work
Our work is focused in three areas, each contributing to a whole-landscape, inclusive approach to land conservation. The Centre approaches our work with a desire to work collaboratively with partners across sectors and disciplines and a commitment to work towards Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Building partnerships with conservation practitioners, government, funders, industry and the public to collaborate nationally and regionally to find innovative ways to, conserve, restore, and sustainably manage more lands in Canada.
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Adaptation & Innovation
Advancing conservation practice and policy through evidence-based research and championing new approaches to protecting, conserving, and stewarding lands in Canada.
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Leadership & Performance
Enhancing the capabilities of and building confidence in community-based land conservation organizations and professionals by developing tools and certification for high-ambition organizations pursuing better, faster, durable conservation.
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Commitment to Transparency
The Centre for Land Conservation is committed to transparency. View our latest financial statements here.
Commitment to Reconciliation
Indigenous Peoples have cared for and stewarded lands, waters, and wildlife since time immemorial. The Centre for Land Conservation recognizes that Indigenous histories, experiences, and Traditional Knowledge are integral to successful conservation and restoration. The Centre also recognizes our responsibility to learn our shared stories and reflect on the colonial history of conservation.
Want to Work with Us?
We’re always open to work with different partners from non-profits, academic, government, and private institutions. If you’re a part of the land conservation community and would like to explore ways to work together, contact us.
Publications
Safeguarding Private Conservation Lands in Canada
A national conservation endowment match funding initiative and a conservation insurance facility would support private land conservation organizations to carry our their missions.
This report explores feasibility and outlines next steps to support the sector in moving forward with these programs.
Forever Protected?
Examining the legal and stewardship challenges private land conservation organizations face, as well as opportunities to overcome them.
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