First phase of Indigenous-led National Marine Conservation Area a critical step in fight against biodiversity loss and climate change - Marine Conservation News

"Protecting the Hudson-James Bay Lowlands will have a globally significant impact in mitigating climate change"

• "The traditional territories of the Omushkego cover a large portion of the Hudson-James Bay Lowlands, the largest carbon-holding wetland in North America."

The Mushkegowuk Council and Parks Canada have created an Indigenous-led National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA). This Indigenous-led conservation group is one big step in the long roads to fighting climate change and native tribes regaining use rights and control over their lands.

• "Indigenous-led conservation is the most effective and equitable way to safeguard species and habitats. In addition to protecting nature, embracing traditional knowledge and addressing community needs, studies have shown Indigenous-managed lands also boast higher biodiversity.

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