Nature-Smart Climate Solutions

$12.4M

Distributed Funds

45+

High-Risk Conversion Habitats Protected

36 Projects Funded

1,827.21

Hectares Secured or Restored

Over the next five years, OLTA will be managing this program in partnership with at least 12 Ontario land trusts to support more than 45 projects to enable ecosystems to store and capture carbon, while providing important habitat for species at risk and/or species of cultural and local importance.

Supporting Natural Climate Solutions

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Enhancing Environmental Resilience

Program Supporters:

This program has been made possible with the support of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)’s Nature Smart Climate Solutions (NSCS) Fund. The goal of the NSCS Fund is to finance natural climate solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and/or removing GHGs from the atmosphere while enhancing environmental resilience and providing critical habitat for Canada’s wildlife.

This fund will be providing over $11.7 million to OLTA and its partners in order to help Canada meet its 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets. And it will be matched by OLTA and land trusts from others sources, such as individual donations and foundation support as well as other levels of government.

Thank you to ECCC and our partners for supporting these efforts.

This initiative is supported by OLTA staff and experts from our community – contact OLTA to learn more or to get involved.

Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) is a registered charity focused on providing community, knowledge sharing and support to land trusts and other groups committed to land conservation across Ontario.