Understanding and integrating human dimensions to improve conservation
To increase local support and the effectiveness of conservation initiatives, people must be included in conservation projects. ...
16 January, 2017
Author: CCRN
Achieving conservation, sustainable livelihoods and food security in Marine Protected Areas
Panel presentations highlighted the important role of small-scale fishers as part of the solution to healthy marine ecosystems, particularly in coastal areas, placing emphasis on the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (the SSF Guidelines)....
16 January, 2017
Community exchange inspires local action
The film demonstrates the many benefits associated with exchanging ideas between communities....
30 November, 2016
Assessing salmon’s likelihood of survival
Fisheries staff have been carrying out Chinook salmon assessments on the Burman River to investigate the effect of fall flood timing on how long the fish survive in freshwater....
30 November, 2016
Establishing successful Marine Protected Areas in Canada
The authors note six key points and resolutions that should be followed in order to establish successful and effective MPAs in Canada....
30 November, 2016
“Water Brings Unity” – Mi’kma’ki Water Symposium
Symposium explores and shares Mi’kmaq and settler knowledge about issues affecting water across Mi’kma’ki (Atlantic Canada)....
31 October, 2016
Looking to the past to learn how communities can thrive for hundreds of years to come
Documentary “Striking Balance" introduces the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. ...
31 October, 2016
Reporting back to communities: an important step in the academic research process
Sharing research findings with communities is a pathway to empower them, in that individuals have the chance to meaningfully contribute to the research process....
31 October, 2016
CCRN applauds IUCN`s support for Indigenous peoples’ rights
In a landmark decision, the IUCN Members’ Assembly has voted to create a new category of membership for Indigenous peoples’ organisations....
30 September, 2016
Fishing Livelihoods as Key to Marine Protected Areas
Since the CCRN’s focus is on interactions of environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods, it is not surprising that the network pays a great deal of attention to the increasing use of protected areas, and their impacts on stewardship and livelihoods....
30 September, 2016
Seven years of research and university outreach
The purpose of this workbook is to highlight the native and rural communities of Brazil, their way of life, culture, and relationship with nature....
30 September, 2016
The CCRN announces release of updated Governance Guidebook
The Governance and Community Conservation Guidebook focuses on certain key ‘ingredients’ of governance arrangements that seem to work to promote conservation objectives while achieving a fundamental balance between food and livelihood needs and ecosystems...
29 August, 2016
Nova Scotian Communities & Covid-19: Challenges & Resilience
[caption id="attachment_8949" align="alignright" width="294"] Click the above image to view and download the complete Nova Scotian Communities & COVID-19 report as a PDF.[/caption] The year 2020 was one like no other: COVID-19 has affected communities around the world, in many ways. This report documents some of...
10 December, 2020
A Guidebook for Analyzing Social-Ecological Systems for Community Conservation
Social-ecological systems are integrated complex systems that include social and ecological subsystems in a two-way feedback relationship (Berkes 2011)....
29 August, 2016
A plan for the future of our coasts
CCRN Researcher Merle Sowman attends the 2nd Scientific Steering Committee meeting of Future Earth Coasts (FEC) to develop and finalise the Science Plan and Implementation Strategy for the period 2016-2026. ...
29 August, 2016
What is Environmental Justice? And what could it look like where we live?
Ecology Action Centre's CCRN Researcher Sadie Beaton has been coordinating a weekly interview show called “Shades of Green” that explores the questions: What is Environmental Justice? And what could it look like where we live?...
29 August, 2016
FIRST-EVER TRACKING OF TIGER SHARKS IN TUBBATAHA REEF
An international research team, assisted by CCRN researcher and UVIC Professor Phil Dearden, recently placed the first ever satellite tracking tag on a tiger shark in one of the world’s most pristine reefs and is now tracking its movements in real time. ...
29 July, 2016
CO-MANAGING AQUATIC RESOURCES ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
The West Coast Vancouver Island (WCVI) Roundtables bring together organisations, who would normally not collaborate, to discuss their needs regarding salmon harvesting. ...
29 July, 2016
SEA LEVEL RISE AND LENNOX ISLAND, PEI
Due to climate change Lenox Island, which can be found north of Prince Edward Island, is shrinking. The Mi’kmaq, a First Nations people who have lived on the island for thousands of years, are working to adapt to the island’s changing conditions. ...
29 July, 2016
Insights on community-based stewardship and governance to achieve sustainable livelihoods
CCRN researchers discuss the links between communities, conservation and livelihoods, and describe best governance practices to support community conservation....
30 June, 2016
CCRN Director Anthony Charles on Sustainable Coastal Communities
CCRN Director Dr. Anthony Charles presents three keynote talks exploring how coastal communities can make a difference for conservation of the world's oceans...
30 June, 2016
Kyoto’s fishers lead the way in snow crab conservation
In Kyoto, Japan, self-imposed protected no-take-zones has led to increased snow crab catches and a Marine Stewardship Council certification...
30 June, 2016
The Indicator Tracking Project for T’aaq-wiihak Fisheries: Tools to Measure Success
The indicators tracking program is the start of a long-term monitoring project to provide consistent and measurable information about how well the fishery is reflecting the Nuu-chah-nulth vision, values, and priorities....
01 June, 2016
Strengthening the capacity of tourist service providers for coral reef ecosystem conservation in Mahahual, Mexico
The purpose of this workshop was to share knowledge about the possible effects of climate change on coral reef ecosystems, the impacts on coastal communities and the importance of conservation....
31 May, 2016
Marine Protected Areas and Livelihoods
The focus was on how marine protected areas, fishing livelihoods and food security interact, and can be mutually supportive. The research concluded that when fishers and communities are empowered and involved, MPAs can more effectively produce biodiversity and human outcomes....
28 April, 2016