Funding commitments made for a local conservation-based economy.

$120 million in financing to support local communities in their transition towards a conservation-based economy was secured. Funds will be used to create local long-term jobs in projects such as managing new protected areas and sustainable business ventures.

The environmental community commitment of $60 million was matched by a provincial commitment of $30 million and a federal commitment of $30 million, subject to the Federal budget passing.

Next milestone: May 2007