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Title:

Resource Governance Navigating Livelihoods, Ecologies, Rights and Economic Security

Agreement Number:

7475474 P016848001

Agreement Value:

$519,974.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 26, 2026 - Jun 30, 2028

Description:

The project addresses natural resource governance in the Indo-Pacific, a region facing biodiversity loss, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. It is organized into four research streams: (1) climate change and livelihood adaptation, focusing on ecosystem disruptions and governance models; (2) economic security and critical minerals, analyzing supply chain resilience and Canada’s partnerships; (3) work and migration, examining labour rights and forced labour in sectors like fisheries and extractives; and (4) Indigenous rights, exploring legal traditions and resource governance among Indigenous and minority groups. The initiative supports graduate and faculty mobility, funding 6 PhD and 5 MA field scholarships, 8 travel grants, 17 assistantships, 1 postdoctoral fellowship, and 7 faculty fellowships. Activities include co-publications, an online dialogue series, workshops, and a final hybrid conference. Building on partnerships with regional institutions, the project aims to strengthen Canadian expertise, foster collaboration, and align with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy priorities.?

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

11 graduate student field scholarships, 8 conference travel stipends, 8 assistantships, 1 postdoctoral fellowships and 7 faculty fellowships to Canadians.

Location:

OTTAWA, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q4-0105

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

Program:

Indo-Pacific Engagement Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to support Canada’s agenda in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening national stakeholder’s knowledge, understanding and expand their network on/in the Indo-Pacific. This is expected to increase Canada’s capacity to advocate for its core interests and values in an evolving context and in key thematic priority areas for Canada in the region.