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Launching SIKU across the Canadian Arctic: an Inuit driven platform for climate change resiliency and self-determination

Launching SIKU across the Canadian Arctic: an Inuit driven platform for climate change resiliency and self-determination

Canada
Study on climate change and its effects

This project contributes to the launch of the SIKU Application. It is both a social network and a platform where local communities in the North can share their observations and environmental measurements (ice thickness, tides, satellite images, etc.) that are useful to them on a daily basis. The…

Community based environmental monitoring in the Canadian Arctic

Community based environmental monitoring in the Canadian Arctic

Canada
Increase knowledge of biodiversity

Translation of a book on Inuit traditional knowledge (berry productivity, ice and permafrost conditions, caribou, etc.) collected in northern communities during ArcticNet expeditions, which is a major contributor to the project. The Foundation supports the costs associated with translating the book…

Narwhal Translational Technologies Expedition

Narwhal Translational Technologies Expedition

Canada
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

This project is analysing narwhal evolution and adaptation in the Polar Regions. Previous research has uncovered the unusual sensory characteristics of the narwhal. The current research focuses on the sensory ability of electric field detection, as previous data collected indicate a clear electric…

Health status for Saint-Laurent's belugas

Health status for Saint-Laurent's belugas

Canada
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

©Mendar-Buchali The Saint-Laurent Beluga project, coordinated by the GREMM, is led by a consortium of private and academic laboratories in close collaboration with Institut Maurice-Lamontagne de Pêches et Océans Canada and the marine area Saguenay-Saint-Laurent. The global purpose…

Newsletter for the Earth negociations

Newsletter for the Earth negociations

Canada
Study on climate change and its effects
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

©Adolfo-Félix The IISD intends to continue its conference coverage role within the international community regarding the environment and sustainable development. In 2017, the IISD publishs the Earth Negotiation Bulletin in English and French, and provides daily internet coverage for a…