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Creating a better future through biosphere stewardship, philanthropy and community building

The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) is a registered charity based on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. Established in 2000, CBT is the only organization in Canada that is both a community foundation and a UNESCO biosphere. We pair this spirit of community with the power of a global presence to bring more people together for a shared understanding.

We are one of 1,800 community foundations worldwide implementing United Nations’ goals to reduce poverty, end hunger, ensure quality education, and protect the environment. CBT also oversees the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region designation, one of Canada’s 19 UNESCO biospheres, and sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our team works to strengthen the development of all citizens, communities, and the ecosystems on which we all depend, for a future we can all be proud of. 

In the spirit of truth, healing and reconciliation,

We acknowledge the territories of hiškʷiiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht First Nation), ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht), ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations), Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government (Ucluelet First Nation), and tukʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht Nation).

We're Building a Biosphere Centre!

With thoughtful, collaborative work of community members and partners, we are excited to share our vision for a vibrant, accessible, culturally safe knowledge hub that supports learning, connecting and sharing ideas. With innovative programs, education and research to benefit all people, now and for generations to come, the Biosphere Centre will be a community space to build capacity, reinforce sustainability, support reconciliation, build relationships and bolster social fabric. Learn more HERE

 

 

West Coast Nest

West Coast NEST (Nature. Education. Sustainability. Transformation.) is a regional education tourism collaboration led by the CBT along with communities, organizations, and businesses from Hesquiaht to Ucluelet, developed to expand local education opportunities, diversify the economy, and establish further employment opportunities.

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Clayoquot Biosphere Project StoryMap

We are excited to share an exciting new StoryMap that shares a foundational chapter in science and conservation history on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Back in the 1990s, west coast residents created a grass-roots environmental research organization called the Clayoquot Biosphere Project (CBP). During a time of major tension about forestry practices in the region, the CBP aimed to observe and learn from the ecologically undisturbed forests and rivers of Clayoquot Sound. The project contributed to the eventual UNESCO Biosphere Region designation in 2000 and the formation of our organization, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust!

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