Nia Tero

The governance systems and cultural wisdom sustained by Indigenous Peoples have significant impact on the health of the ecosystems where they live. We have learned that funding Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship of territories is one of most effective pathways for protecting the Earth’s most important ecosystems. We believe Nia Tero can be most impactful by growing, shaping, and strengthening the field of practice advancing Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship. Our vision is that Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship is enabled everywhere possible on Earth as part of a just and vibrant future. Our mission is to directly support Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship and elevate the role and influence of Indigenous Peoples as essential to ensuring planetary health and habitability.