• We have a necessity to create the mechanisms that value nature, to pay those who are stewarding and get those who are benefitting to pay for the value they are receiving.

    Eric Wilburn

  • You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.

    Albert Einstein

  • Indigenous people can teach how to take care of the Earth. We need to change our thinking so our interactions with the environment and its occupants are reciprocal.

    Robin Wall Kimmerer

|XAU GOVERNANCE

  • Conservation Partners

    Proven track record protecting endangered species +5 years

    Land management expertise in project’s geopolitical sphere +3 years

    Indigenous and/or local community engagement & collaboration +2 years

    Existing teams in project biome +2 years

  • Technology Partners

    Endorsed by reputable climate-focused organisations or government bodies

    Proven track record in supporting conservation projects

    Independent and unbiased evaluation of nature outcomes and biodiversity (never monetising results)

  • Credit & Outcome Buyers

    TNFD or alternative nature impact evaluations

    Current initiatives for mitigating biodiversity impacts

    Commitment to long-term sustainability

    Attentiveness to the needs and requests of indigenous communities

    No previous instances of greenwashing

Land Incentives &

Credit Distribution

All |XAU Projects have a long-term strategy for wealth distribution to ensure that everyone in the community acts as custodians, incentivised and rewarded for conserving and protecting endangered species over time.

|XAU investments require that 50% of all nature assets remain in the hands of the NGO and/or Project Manager. This ensures they stay committed and receive annual remuneration for their ongoing efforts, which will span decades.

Additionally, we require that a minimum of 5% of all annual nature credits generated from these assets go into “|XAU Stewards Funds” that benefit the people conserving that land and their communities. This creates a nature economy that benefits everyone working in or around the conservation area.

Indigenous peoples and local communities are key, with the knowledge and dedication needed to protect complex ecosystems. We believe that with the right financial means and incentives, they will be the most crucial players in the long-term success of any conservation endeavor.