Canada sets a new direction: Nature as capital for future development

Canada is setting a clear direction for the future: protect Nature, build responsibly, and recognize its true value.

With the launch of “A Force of Nature”, a $3.8 billion national strategy, the country commits to achieving the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through three key priorities: protecting land and water, aligning development with ecological systems, and recognizing Nature as a form of capital.

A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature

This approach marks a decisive shift. Nature is no longer framed as a constraint to development, but as its foundation, an active driver of economic resilience, territorial quality, and long-term well-being. From expanding protected areas to introducing a dedicated taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting, Canada is strengthening the connection between ecosystems and socio-economic systems while enabling more informed and responsible decision-making.

At LAND, these principles are embedded in our methodology and practice. Through a Nature-Positive approach, we work across scales to shape territories where ecological systems and human activities coexist, while advancing tools such as Natural Capital Accounting to measure impact and support strategic planning processes.

🔗 Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature

🔗 LAND’s Nature-Positive Call to Action

“Canada’s natural assets are a true differentiator on the global stage. With this strategy, the country is recognizing their full potential as a foundation for its economy, sovereignty, and well-being.

This marks an important shift—from protection to projection, placing Nature at the heart of decision-making. By aligning public and private interests, the strategy positions landscape as a form of capital for the future, enabling responsible development where Nature acts not as a barrier, but as a key enabler.” – Valeria Pagliaro, General Manager LAND Canada