Nikoosh Carlo, PhD

What’s the work that you do?

As the founder and CEO of CNC North Consulting, I have over a decade of experience guiding clients to develop a vision for their climate change and Arctic priorities while building momentum to achieve change. My true passion is working with organizations that support climate change equity, and the well-being of Arctic residents and Indigenous peoples.

What keeps you going?

In my Athabascan culture we strive to take care of and respect our elders, our children, our families, our villages. And we also take care of the land and waters that have sustained us in the past, that sustain us now, and that will sustain our future generations. These cultural values are a guide to me in all aspects of my life.

What’s your message to the world?

My cultural values more broadly form the foundation to further strengthen community and environmental resilience. I believe that Indigenous values and worldviews are critical to driving global societies’ response to a rapidly changing environment.