Research: Projects
Exploring the place of a biosphere reserve in the Iglairtuuq conservation initiative
Primary Researchers: John L. Kearns and Dr. Maureen G. Reed, University of Saskatchewan, School of Environment and Sustainability Dates: September 2009-August 2011, field work (summer 2009-fall 2010) Background: In 1990, a conservation proposal for Igalirtuuq (Isabella Bay) was put forth by the community of Clyde River. The proposal included: a federally protected whale sanctuary at Igalirtuuq, recognition for nearby archeological sites, and the establishment of a UNESCO biosphere reserve at Igalirtuuq/Clyde River. Igalirtuuq, which is located 120km southeast of Clyde River, is known to be important habitat for bowhead whales. …Read More
GEOIDE: 4D visioning for climate change decision making
Visualization tools for Climate Change Adaptation Dr. Stephen Sheppard, Director, Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP), UBC David Flanders, Research Scientist, CALP-UBC David.flanders@ubc.ca Kristi Tatebe, Research Scientist, CALP-UBC Kristine.Tatebe@ubc.ca Ellen Pond, Research Scientist, CALP-UBC EPond@interchange.ubc.ca Nick Sinkewicz, Master’s student, CALP-UBC David Mate, Natural Resources Canada www.calp.forestry.ubc.ca This project headed by the Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP) at UBC runs from 2009 to 2012. The purpose of the project is to implement and test the effectiveness of a visioning approach to climate change decision-making in the arctic. Similar processes have …Read More
Clyde River Climate Change Adaptation Project
For more information contact: David Mate, Natural Resources Canada Ittaq is part of an innovative collaboration to support climate change adaptation in Clyde River. This collaboration consists of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the Government of Nunavut (GN), Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and a range of other partners. The aim of this collaboration is to: Create scientific information that helps Clyde River adapt to climate change. Build capacity for climate change adaptation planning in Clyde River. Publish, share and communicate climate change adaptation …Read More
The Role of Institutions in Shaping Inuit Participation in Climate Change Policy
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