Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advancing Community Biomonitoring, Fishery Assessment and Data Stewardship in Nunavut
Agreement Number:
PKA-2122-0046
Agreement Value:
$446,777.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 7, 2021 - Aug 31, 2024
Description:
This study will expand on training provided by the Nunavut Community Aquatic Monitoring Program (NCAMP) to include the use of In Reach satellite devices and a specially designed "Fishery Assessment App" that will assist in the monitoring, reporting and assessment of subsistence and commercial fisheries. This information will be automatically uploaded on to a Nunavut Fishery Atlas that can be accessed by web browser. The project aims to enhance local capacity in biomonitoring, data stewardship, and management for empowered participation in co-management and better preparation for the impacts of climate change on food availability, wildlife migration, and sustainable harvesting.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1S 5B6
Reference Number:
171-2021-2022-Q2-P0046
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Carleton University
Program:
Polar Knowledge Application Program
Program Purpose:
This Program aims to lead the mobilization of polar science and technology into action. CHARS will "analyse and disseminate polar knowledge from its Science and Technology Program, as well as that from current federal, territorial and other stakeholders, and investments to inform management, programming and policies; promote Artic science and technology nationally and internationally; and build capacity through training, outreach, and learning opportunities. This will ensure polar knowledge is relevant to stakeholders and builds a science culture in Canada.