Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About "Valuing Nature and Mobilizing Capital"

I have been writing about how this "Lost Canadian" is so impressed to learn how our dear neighbors, friends, and family in Canada are taking concrete and measurable steps to protect Nature. I am so very thankful to know this - especially since here in the US the current massively corrupt occupant of the white house continues to undermine and weaken Nature throughout our country and even in our National Parks. Today I want to share with you Pillar Three of Canada's plan - Valuing Nature and Mobilizing Capital . . .

"Canada's natural assets underpin our economic prosperity, yet the current level of investment in protecting these assets is insufficient. It is estimated the annual funding gap globally, from all sources, to meet the commitments in the KMGBF has grown to over $1 trillion USD. Existing funding amounts to approximately $313 billion USD annually, of which over 80 per cent comes from public sources, which is not sustainable. To close the gap, public and private sector capital will be needed. Public funds alone will not suffice.

Footnote, of which over 80 per cent comes from public sources, which is not sustainable. To close the gap, public and private sector capital will be needed. Public funds alone will not suffice.

Under pillar 3, we will work with partners to drive private investment in nature positive outcomes and sustain the benefits of nature for current and future generations. Innovative nature financing models are emerging in Canada and globally, to help bridge the financing gap. Canada will build on past successes – such as those which support Indigenous-led conservation while leveraging government and private funding to support large-scale, long-term conservation. 

The Government will launch an Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing in spring 2026 to develop recommendations aimed at mobilizing private capital for nature positive outcomes. The Expert Taskforce will explore opportunities to improve the way we account for the value of nature, and how to integrate this value into decision making. It will also provide recommendations to attract private capital toward conservation and promote more public-private partnerships.

Canada's carbon-rich ecosystems — including peatlands, wetlands, grasslands, permafrost, and coastal zones — play an important role in climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem services. It is estimated Canada's wetlands provide ~$225 billion per year in ecosystem services related to water quality and climate, and Canada's boreal forests contribute ~$703 billion per year in ecosystem services (i.e., carbon storage, flood and pest control)."

You will find more information about Canada's plan at this link. I am so happy and relieved to know Canada values Nature and is committed to protecting it for generations yet to come!

Footnote and that Canada's boreal forests contribute ~$703 billion per year in ecosystem services (i.e., carbon storage, flood and pest control)."