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Poplar River First Nation (PRFN) seeks to implement payments for ecosystem services (PES) to support the conservation of its 862,000-hectare traditional territory, Asatiwisipe Aki. By leveraging nature-based solutions, the community aims to create a forest-based economy that provides climate and biodiversity co-benefits for the community and the province of Manitoba. To facilitate this, the study provides a draft PES agreement based on international frameworks, specifically referencing guidance from the Katoomba Group regarding carbon sequestration, biodiversity habitat, and watershed protection.

The document details a community workshop with the Poplar River First Nation to assess how the natural environment supports local well-being and to document observed ecological shifts. Participants highlighted the critical role of clean air, water, and traditional foods, while noting significant changes in weather patterns, ice thickness, and animal populations. The briefing concludes with community-proposed adaptation measures, including the transition to an all-weather road and the adoption of renewable energy sources.