Pathway to Canada Target 1 Challenge
Aboriginal Peoples
Arctic and Northern Regions
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Governance and Public Policy
Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with Unit
Memorial Deadline: Friday 22nd, March 2019
External Deadline: Friday 29th, March 2019
Description
The Pathway to Canada Target 1 Challenge is part of Canada’s Nature Fund. It will leverage provinces and territories, Indigenous people and the private and non-profit sectors to collaborate towards making significant progress in meeting the terrestrial elements of Target 1 of Canada’s 2020 Biodiversity Goals and Targets. Target 1 states: “By 2020, at least 17% of terrestrial areas and inland water, and 10% of coastal and marine areas, are conserved through networks of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures.” Proponents from across the public and private sectors, as well as provinces, territories and indigenous organizations are encouraged to submit applications for conservation activities that complement and contribute to Target 1.
The Pathway to Canada Target 1 Challenge is a four-year, open call for proposals. Through this call for proposals, selected projects will lead to the direct establishment of Protected and Conserved areas, or Indigenous Protected and Conserved areas. The Pathway to Canada Target 1 Challenge will also incentivize new and innovative approaches to achieving Target 1. The call for proposals will be informed by advice provided by the National Advisory Panel, the Indigenous Circle of Experts, foundations who have expressed an interest in aligning resources with Canada’s commitment to Target 1, discussion with federal/provincial/territorial and Indigenous governments, local governments, and non-profit organizations under the Pathway to Canada Target 1.The Fund is administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Please visit ECCC’s website for additional program details.