Together, we can meet the global challenge to protect 30% of lands and waters, and cut climate damaging emissions by 50% by 2030.

Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence (LAND)

Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence (LAND) is an environmental law non-profit dedicated to advancing access to justice in Northern Ontario, to protect nature and Indigenous rights. We are the only civil society organization based in Northern Ontario to provide pro bono legal representation to individuals and communities most impacted by climate and environmental injustices.

Access to Justice

LAND advocates for making justice accessible to all. We are recognized as a Civil Society Organization (CSO) by the Law Society of Ontario, meaning we provide pro bono legal services. We represent those most impacted by climate and environmental injustices.

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Environmental Rights & Indigenous Sovereignty

LAND recognizes the vital role of the grassroots and Indigenous communities in protecting nature and standing up against environmental injustices. Through advocacy, law reform, and pro bono legal services, LAND is committed to advancing the protection of nature and honouring Indigenous sovereignty in law and policy. We work to reform laws so they better recognize Indigenous sovereignty and uphold environmental rights.

Our Mandate

LAND is committed to advancing Indigenous-led conservation efforts, protecting endangered ecosystems, and ensuring Canada meets its international commitments to combat climate change and preserve biodiversity. Through advocacy, law reform, and public outreach, LAND is pushing for ambitious climate action that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, transitions communities to renewable energy sources, and promotes climate resiliency across Northern Ontario.

Recent News

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Strengthen, Don’t Dilute: A look at Bill C-5 and what Canada must do to uphold Indigenous rights, government accountability, and environmental safeguards

LAND's 2025 summer law student, Jana Abu Deyah, offers her reflections and commentary on Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour ...

Upholding Indigenous rights and environmental justice demands our response: A Call to Action to Repeal Bill 5

Bill 5 was passed last week and demands that we respond to uphold Indigenous rights, Treaty responsibilities and environmental justice. Here's our proposed way forward ...

Send a Message! Tell Ontario to Repeal Bill 5

Bill 5 has disturbing implications for the protection of nature and effectively muzzles dissent and community voices. Please SEND a MESSAGE telling Ontario’s elected officials ...

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Help us protect nature and ensure legal assistance is available to individuals and communities most at-risk from environmental and climate injustices.

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