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Atmospheric Benefit Agreements

Last updated on February 22, 2024

Atmospheric Benefit Agreements (ABA) enable First Nations to demonstrate ownership of atmospheric benefits in BC.

See also: Offset protocols - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Contact forests.carbonclimateservices@gov.bc.ca for more information.

The following First Nations have an Atmospheric Benefit Sharing Agreement.

  • Coast First Nations - 2015
    • Gitga'at First Nation
    • Heiltsuk Nation
    • Kitasoo Indian Band
    • Metlakatla First Nation
    • Nuxalk Nation
    • Wuikinuxv Nation
    • Haisla Nation (Amendment to include Haisla) - 2011
  • Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations - 2018
  • Kitselas First Nation - 2018
  • Haida Nation - 2019
  • Nanwakolas First Nations - 2016
    • Da'anaxda'xw Awaetlala Nation
    • K'omoks First Nation
    • Mamalikikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'em First Nation
    • Tlowitsis First Nation
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