International Programs

Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF)

The CAFF Program is a forum for scientists, indigenous peoples, and conservation managers to address issues of circumpolar conservation concern. Current initiatives include: an overview of the status and trends in key circumpolar species and ecosystems, assessment of the ecological impacts of climate change, and development of a circumpolar approach to monitoring biodiversity in the Arctic. Envirnment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) is the lead agency for coordinating Canada's contribution to this program.

Duration: Ongoing

Contact: Kevin McCormick

Sea Duck Joint Venture (SDJV)

The SDJV, a component of NAWMP, is intended to enhance our understanding and management of arctic sea ducks. The SDJV identifies research priorities and funding requirements, reviews research proposals, and communicates project results to interested parties. The Venture includes representatives from the Canadian and U.S. federal governments, provincial/territorial and state governments, flyway councils and non-government groups.

Duration: Ongoing

Contact: Kevin McCormick (Management Board) Grant Gilchrist, Lynne Dickson (Technical Committee)

Arctic Goose Joint Venture (AGJV)

The AGJV, a component of NAWMP, is intended to enhance our understanding and management of arctic geese. The AGJV identifies research priorities and funding requirements, reviews research proposals, and communicates project results to interested parties. The Venture includes representatives from the Canadian and U.S. federal governments, provincial/territorial and state governments, flyway councils and non-government groups.

Duration: Ongoing

Contact: Kevin McCormick (Management Board) Dale Caswell, Jim Hines (Technical Committee) Deanna Dixon (Coordinator)

North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI)

The North American Bird Conservation Initiative is an agreement among organizations and agencies from Canada, Mexico and the United States, with help from the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation, to facilitate the conservation of all native North American birds. NABCI strives to develop, through partnerships, a strong biological foundation to integrate the conservation needs of landbirds, shorebirds, waterbirds and waterfowl. NABCI also works to build and strengthen multiple linkages among public agencies, private organizations, landowners, and individuals within and among the three countries to meet objectives for the conservation of North American Birds and the habitats they depend on.

Duration: Ongoing

Contact: Loney Dickson

Northern Shorebird Program Administration

The Northern Shorebird Program is a response to needs that have been identified by national and continental bird conservation plans. In particular, the Nongame Program strives to fill gaps in CWS programs in the NWT and Nunavut that are identified in the North American Bird Conservation Initiative, and the Canadian Shorebird Conservation Plan.

Duration: 1999 to 2006

Contact: Vicky Johnston

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