Arctic Council Working Group

Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna

CAFF is the Biodiversity Working Group of the Arctic Council.

Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP)
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Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI)
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Arctic Biodiversity Data Service (ABDS)
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Climate change impacts on Arctic ecosystems and associated climate feedbacks
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Topics

Climate change
Ecosystem-based management
Mainstreaming biodiversity
Identifying and safeguarding important areas
Addressing individual stressors on biodiversity
Improving knowledge and public awareness

Our approach

FECs Monitoring
Extreme Events
Monitoring
Assessments
Strategies
Data
Resolutions of Cooperation

Latest news

Dr. Elena Lappo

New AMBI Chair: Dr. Elena Lappo

It is with great pleasure that CAFF announces the appointment of Dr. Elena Lappo as Chair of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI).
2024-04-11
Igor A. Melnikov

In memory of Dr. Igor A. Melnikov

Dr. Igor A Melnikov: 13/11/39-17/09/23
2024-03-12
Nordic Coastal

Nordic Coastal Monitoring Workshop Report Released

Nordic Coastal Monitoring Workshop Report Released
2024-01-02