Nature For Justice
We put nature-based solutions to work for climate justice
Our Story
Globally, Nature For Justice (N4J) uses nature to benefit frontline communities confronting the climate crisis. We co-create projects that put communities first and act as powerful vehicles for social justice, community resilience, and adaptation to climate change. We scale our impacts through the aggregation of those communities.
Across our work, we collaborate with local partners to identify, incubate, and support high-integrity, community-led solutions. In the US, we support Black and Indigenous farmers to lead the transition to regenerative agriculture. In Canada, we partner with Indigenous Nations to identify long-term financing channels for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. And across Africa, we partner to help smallholder farmers and local landowners engage with emerging markets for carbon and nature-based solutions (NbS).
What We Do
Advance Climate Resilience
Mobilize Blended Finance
Originate and Co-create Nature-based Programs
What Makes Us Different
Climate Justice First
Under the right conditions, we believe NbS and, as warranted, carbon markets can be critical tools to advance climate justice.
Climate Justice Additionality
Across every N4J project, we look to create climate justice additionality. That means we focus on fairness, transparency, and ensuring participating communities receive a significant share of a project’s financial and non-monetary benefits.
Overcoming Key Barriers to Entry
Our approach is centered on alleviating the barriers to entry that prevent communities from engaging in and benefiting from emerging markets for NbS and carbon.
Mid 2024 Update
We’re midway through 2024 and making exciting progress with community partners in the US, Canada, and Africa. In 2024, we’ve built new strategic partnerships, extended on-the-ground support to new farmers and communities, and expanded our regional programs and teams.
2023 Recap
In 2020, we launched Nature For Justice (N4J) to advance social justice for frontline communities confronting climate change. This vision became a reality in 2023 as N4J established strong programs in the USA, Canada, and across several African countries. This great leap forward was powered by a growing and diverse roster of staff, advisors, board members, key partnerships and expanded investments.
Spotlight on Programs
We mobilize blended finance for community-determined NbS projects. Across North America and Africa, we work with diverse local and international partners to identify, launch, and support projects that make an impact for both people and nature.
Africa Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Program
U.S. Farmer Inclusion Program
Indigenous-led Conservation in Canada
Trusted by Investors. Trusted by Communities.
Our team has decades of experience spanning 70+ countries, with diverse backgrounds in finance, conservation, natural resources management, economic development, and social justice and inclusion. We excel at leading complex, cross-sector teams.
At N4J, we foster co-creation and collaboration with diverse global partners and local project implementers. We see partnership as the key to long-term success and scale.
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