Partner Organizations

Below is a list of partner organizations within the CCRN, representing local, regional and Indigenous communities, together with governmental and non-governmental organizations. The links provided will lead you to their respective websites, where you can find more information about who they are, who they represent and the work that they do. (Please note that we are not responsible for information or links found on our partner’s website)

Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA)

Canada’s biosphere reserves are living labs where communities work hand in hand to deliver projects that support sustainable living. The CBRA works in partnership with residents, community organizations, Indigenous Peoples, industry partners, academic institutions, government, and youth. Over the past decade, from coast to coast, Canadian biosphere reserves have been involved in nearly 500 projects that have yielded meaningful and tangible results for our communities.

Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) is involved in:

Conservation projects have included work on ecosystem rehabilitation, habitat and wildlife management, restoration land management, parks and protected areas, and biodiversity.

Capacity building projects have included the development of educational curriculum, monitoring and mapping, sustainable tourism, youth mentorship, and the coordination of community-based participatory research.

Sustainable development projects have explored new models for regional interaction, sustainability planning and policy-making, and social innovation.

The Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN) and the Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) share the same principles in their work that addresses the sustainable management of natural resources, community development and enhancing community livelihoods. For more information visit the Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) website

Ecology Action Centre (EAC)

Ecology Action Centre is a Nova Scotian environmental non-governmental organization (ENGO) that works across the globe on social, ecological and community livelihoods issues. EAC’s ethos are based on protecting and respecting nature while providing environmental and economic sustainable solutions for citizens.

Currently EAC is involved in building environment, coastal and water, energy, food action, marine, transportation and wilderness programs. Both EAC and CCRN’s work share the same principles on biodiversity conservation and community stewardship of natural resources while focussing on community’s economic development and livelihoods issues. In particular, on themes related to food security, environmental justice, community identity and community identity.

Check out the Ecology Action Centre’s community stories in Halifax and the Eastern Shore. For more information visit Ecology Action Centre (EAC) Website.

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is a Canadian government department think tank that is responsible for sustainable environmental management and protection of Canada’s natural resources. ECCC is the government’s representative when it comes to the dissemination of information on the protection and conservation of Canada’s biodiversity. ECCC’s and CCRN’s work compliment each other through encouraging biodiversity conservation and stewardship of natural resources, especially on work that is applicable at the community level.For more information visit Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) website.

Haida Nation

The Haida Nations occupies parts of southern Alaska, the archipelago of Haida Gwaii and its surrounding waters. The Council of the Haida Nation manages five key programs in sustainable natural resources management and biodiversity conservation programs. These programs include fisheries, heritage and natural resources, protected areas, marine planning, and cultural wood. The CCRN’s work goes hand in hand with the Haida Nation’s work as they both focus on sustainable management of natural resources, community development and enhancing community livelihoods.For more information visit The Haida Nations website

Innu Nation

The Innu Nation is the organization that formally represents the Innu of Labrador and is involved in the social and economic development and well-being of its community. The CCRN works broadly with the Innu Nation in promoting sustainable

community stewardship of resources and in addressing the effects of environmental challenges brought by climate changes on traditional community’s livelihoods based on hunting and fishing. Currently, the CCRN and Innu Nation are working to highlight the issues surrounding the Innu’s efforts to produce an environmental Policy that equally addresses and acknowledges Innu traditional knowledge, rights, practices and values. For more information visit the Innu Nation website

The Kesho Trust

The Kesho Trust works to build community-based understanding and action that strengthens the interrelationships between people and the natural environment. Heavily working in Tanzania, The Kesho Trust is involved in Community-based Conservation, Economic and Community Development and, Conservation Education programs. Both The Kesho Trust’s and CCRN’s operate on the same principles of biodiversity conservation, community development and livelihoods. Check out the CCRN’s and Kesho Trust’s community story that focuses on the community-level efforts of the communities of the Saadani National Park in Tanzania.For more information visit The Kesho Trust website.

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC)

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) provides a wide variety of services and provides supports to fourteen Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations. NTC works hand in hand with these communities to advance and protect the ha-ha-hoolthee (territories) of the Nuu-chah-nulth Ha’wiih (Hereditary Chiefs). NTC goals are:

1) To pursue self-determination

2) To promote the betterment, prosperity and well-being of the Nuu-chah-nulth people

3) To advance Nuu-chah-nulth culture, language, beliefs and way of life

4) To deliver programs and services for members, including:

· Health care

· Education (funding and support)

· Child and family services

· Employment readiness

· Economic development

· Services to strengthen and support families

Particularly with Indigenous communities, the CCRN works with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) in promoting sustainable community stewardship of resources and promoting sustainable livelihoods that changed from the traditional socio-economic base of forestry and fishing to eco-tourism. Check out the CCRN and Nuu-chah-nulth community story for the communities of the West Coast Vancouver Island.For more information visit the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) website

West Coast Aquatic (WCA)

West Coast Aquatic governance comprises of governments and key sectors in coastal management that seek to produce collaborative solutions to coastal concerns and strengthen the understanding and relationships between parties that share a common interest in the health and wealth of aquatic resources, businesses, and communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island. CCRN’s work compliments WCA’s work as they both focus on biodiversity conservation of marine and coastal areas with special focus on community development and enhancing livelihoods. Check out the CCRN and WCA community story of Clayoquot Sound.For more information visit West Coast Aquatic (WCA) website