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Title:

Coastal Restoration Nunavut: Understanding the impacts of rapid ecosystem change on northern communities

Agreement Number:

PKA-2122-0048

Agreement Value:

$450,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 16, 2022 - Aug 31, 2024

Description:

The main goal of the project is to protect and promote strong, sustainable fisheries and dynamic ocean ecosystems into perpetuity. With ongoing analysis of monitoring data, the project aims to mitigate environmental and human-induced stressors negatively impacting aquatic sites and species. Based on data collected during Coastal Restoration Nunavut (CRN) consultations, three communities prioritized community-based monitoring activities, ensuring effective coastal zone management and research on species of local and cultural importance: Sanikiluaq (echinoderms), Taloyoak (whitefish), and Kugaaruk (arctic char).

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Location:

Iqaluit, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0

Reference Number:

171-2021-2022-Q4-P0048

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Government of Nunavut, Economic Development and Transportation

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.