Establishing Carbon Rights and Jurisdiction as a Key Enabling Condition to Facilitate Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions in Canada

Indigenous-led conservation areas require an economic heart. One approach could come through natural climate solutions (NCS) – activities which protect, restore and manage lands to maximize carbon sequestration and storage. Indigenous Peoples have been managing their lands and waters for thousands of years, and they have a wealth of knowledge to continue to steward these lands in healthy and resilient ways. However there are legal and regulatory challenges to be overcome in actualizing Indigenous-led NCS . Clearly delineated right to manage the carbon in lands is a necessary precursor to creating Indigenous-led NCS as part of thriving conservation economies in Canada. Working with the Seventh Stream of the Conservation Through Reconciliation Partnership the intern will conduct research, convene conversations and gatherings to determine action steps to achieving carbon rights.

Faculty Supervisor:

Robin Roth;Ben Bradshaw

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Partner:

Ducks Unlimited Canada (AB)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Guelph

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