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Be Part of the        
Largest
Indigenous-Owned,
Forest Based 
Carbon Project  
in Canada

Be Part of the        Largest
Indigenous-Owned,
Forest Based Carbon 
Project           in Canada

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INDIGENOUS-LED CLIMATE ACTION

Carbon Offsets that Protect First Nations Lands and Support Communities

Great Bear Carbon (GBC) runs the first Indigenous-owned carbon offset project in Canada. Dedicated to protecting the Great Bear Rainforest—one of the world's largest remaining intact rainforests—GBC's shareholders are the Coastal First Nations, who have cared for these lands for millennia. 
 
When you purchase Great Bear carbon credits, you support conservation efforts that align with the stewardship values of Coastal Nations including Gitga’at, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo, Metlakatla, Nuxalk, Old Massett, Skidegate, Wuikinuxv, and Haida Nation. Together, we can safeguard Indigenous lands and ecosystems for future generations.

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CLIMATE & CONSERVATION

Sustainability Efforts Through Carbon Offsets

GBC's carbon offset projects protect some of the world's most pristine forests while upholding Indigenous stewardship principles. Purchasing Great Bear Carbon offsets supports sustainable land management and climate resilience. With a majority of proceeds going to Coastal Nations' stewardship, these projects help preserve ecosystems, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure long-term environmental health along Canada's Pacific coastline. 

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A STEWARDSHIP & RECONCILIATION PARTNER

Why Choose GBC?

GBC runs the largest Indigenous-owned forest carbon project in Canada. Top international organizations verify our carbon offsets, so you can trust they make a real impact. When you buy Great Bear Carbon offsets, the benefits flow directly to First Nations communities, supporting Coastal Nations and their conservation efforts. 

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THE GREAT BEAR FOREST CARBON PROJECT

Our Portfolio

Great Bear Carbon manages forest carbon projects that protect the ecological and cultural integrity of the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. These projects are grandfathered under British Columbia’s Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA) and generate high-integrity carbon offsets that directly support Indigenous stewardship, conservation, and sustainable economic opportunities.

The Great Bear (North and Central-Mid Coast) Forest Carbon Project operates across the northern and central mid-coast of British Columbia, supporting Indigenous-led land-use planning and conservation within Coastal First Nations territories. The Great Bear (Haida Gwaii) Forest Carbon Project is governed by the Council of the Haida Nation, ensuring carbon finance aligns with Haida values and long-term stewardship priorities.

Revenue from these projects funds vital initiatives such as forestry planning, marine and biodiversity management, and investment in sustainable industries—including renewable energy, tourism, shellfish aquaculture, and non-timber forest products. By purchasing carbon offsets from the Great Bear Forest Carbon Projects, buyers contribute to a globally recognized conservation effort that safeguards ancient forests, upholds Indigenous rights, and supports resilient communities.

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Latest News

Keep up to date with GBC's initiatives, project milestones, and stories from the Great Bear Rainforest. Find information and resources on GBC’s Indigenous-led climate action through carbon offset projects and our work to protect these ecosystems.

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BENEFITS FOR THE FUTURE

Co-Benefits in the Great Bear Rainforest

Great Bear Carbon offers more than emission offsets. GBC carbon offsets help safeguard biodiversity, foster economic development, and uphold the cultural values of Coastal Nations. This holistic approach ensures that the land and its people thrive for generations.

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