Progress report on CAFF's activities on the Arctic Biodiversity Data Service (ABDS) 2017-2019.
The State of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Report (SAFBR), is a product of the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) Freshwater Group of the Arctic Councils Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) Working Group. The SAFBR provides a synthesis of the state of knowledge about biodiversity in Arctic freshwater ecosystems (e.g., lakes, rivers, and associated wetlands), identifying detectable changes and important gaps in our ability to assess biodiversity across a number of Focal Ecosystem Components (FECs; see Box 1): fish, benthic macroinvertebrates, zooplankton, planktonic algae, diatoms (algae), and macrophytes. The overall goal of the SAFBR is to assess the current status and trends of freshwater biodiversity of FECs across the Arctic on a circumpolar scale.
This report identifies key challenges and possible solutions for incorporating biodiversity considerations into mining operations in the Arctic.
A progress report on actions and activities for the Salmon Peoples of Arctic Rivers project.
An update on CAFF's activities and actiosn pertaining to Traditional Knowledge during 2017-2019.
This is the workshop report for the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program Coastal Expert Monitoring Group and Nordic Workshop, Tromsø, Norway, January 9-10, 2018.
The Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program's (CBMP) Strategic Plan is intended to explain the overarching goals of the CBMP for the period 2018-2021, and to outline actions to deliver on those goals. It will guide the management of the program and help ensure the programs continued relevance to the needs of the Arctic States, Permanent Participants, scientific and Arctic communities, and other partners.
Proceedings report of the Coastal Expert Monitoring Group's expert workshop in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A., October 11-13, 2017.
This report describes the progress over the past year to implement the CBMP Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan and the workplan for the year ahead.
Marine Fishes of the Arctic Region is intended for all who do research in and monitoring of marine ecosystems in the Arctic. It presents accounts for 205 species with maps of global distribution and descriptions of morphology and habitat, as well as a photographic identification guide. Information on 24 other species present only in the fringes of the Arctic Region or taxonomically problematic is given in the introductions to the fish families. As the Arctic continues to warm, more cold-temperate species are expected to enter the region and the distribution of true Arctic species will likely retract as the area of ice-covered cold water shrinks. The maps in this atlas can be used to compare future changes in distributions. The identification guide will be particularly helpful for identifying cold-water species, since fewer identification tools are available for this group of fishes.
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A 2017 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Greenland.
A 2017 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Canada.
A 2017 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Norway.
Dutkka duoddara! Buot aattut ja eallit mat dárbbaait duoddara birgejit ie~aset; gottit, skuolffit, rievssahat, jeahkálat ja máKgasat earát!
Gia lea jagi buoremus áigi! Eallit ja aattut ealáskit. Dutkka ie~at guovllu birrasa!
Oahpa eanet Árktalaa guovlluid ládduid ja luou eallima birra. Ráhkat ázevuloa geah an-áa ja duoaid dutkagoae!
The International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic (INTERACT)is an EU funded initiative working towards building capacity to help identify, understand,predict and respond to environmental changes across the Arctic.INTERACT Work Package (WP) 7 Improving and harmonizing biodiversity monitoring is ledby the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) Arctic Council Working Group. Theoverall goal of WP7 is to test the circumpolar Freshwater and Terrestrial Arctic biodiversitymonitoring plans of CAFFs cornerstone program, the Circumpolar Biodiversity MonitoringProgram (CBMP), at INTERACT stations. The goal of the CBMP monitoring plans is to harmonize and integrate efforts to monitor theArctic's living resources through a network of scientists, governments, Indigenousorganizations, and conservation groups. Through this harmonization and integration, themonitoring plans facilitate more rapid detection, communication, and response to thesignificant pressures affecting the circumpolar world.
A CAFF progress report to the Senior Arctic Officials at their Maine, USA, October 2016 meeting.
A CAFF progress report to the Senior Arctic Officials at their Oulu, Finland, October 2017 meeting.
A CAFF progress report to the Senior Arctic Officials at their Juneau, USA, March 2017 meeting.
Regular progress reports are prepared to guide adjustments in the suite of implementation actions over the lifetime of the plan to achieve greater impact, meet new challenges, and take advantage of opportunities that arise. See here report evaluatimg progress from 2013-17
Arctic Migratory Birds InitiativeArctic Migratory Birds InitiativeEast Asian-Australasian Flyway Workshop Report
A draft set of Arctic biodiversity principles was developed, based on the findings and recommendations of the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment (ABA). Basing the principles on the ABA ensures they are well-grounded in science, in line with Arctic Council priorities and will provide a robust framework for mainstreaming applications. We sought advice from ten people with experience in biodiversity mainstreaming and conducted a literature and website review. Results from the interviews and review are summarized and discussed.
The U.S. Chairmanship of the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna Working Group is proud to support the diverse communities, wildlife, lands, and marine areas of the Arctic. Find out more here.
The Arctic Invasive Alien Species (ARIAS) Strategy and Action Plan sets forth the priority actions that the Arctic Council and its partners are encouraged to take to protect the Arctic region from a significant threat: the adverse impacts of invasive alien species. These priority actions span terrestrial, aquatic, and marine ecosystems. The actions take environmental, cultural, and economic perspectives into consideration, including drivers, impacts, and response measures.
Implementation Strategy for the Arctic Migratory Bird Initiative (AMBI) Americas Flyway. Detailed implementation strategies for priority action areas from the AMBI Workplan. The AMBI is a CAFF project that seeks to protect Arctic lifestyles and peoples through migratory bird conservation.
This report provides an implementation evaluation of the first half of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI).
This report describes the progress over the past year to implement the CBMP Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan.
Tutustu tundraan! Opi tuntemaan peurat, pöllöt, kiirunat, jäkälät ja monet muut tundralla elävät kasvit ja eläimet!
Kevät on vuoden parasta aikaa, sillä silloin eläimet ja kasvit heräävät eloon. Lähde tutkimaan, miten kevät muuttaa kotiseutusi luontoa!
Opi lisää arktisen alueen lammista ja luonnosta! Rakenna oma vedenalainen katselulaite ja kurkista pinnan alle!
Tundra eeleet maangâlágán imâs elleid já saddoid!
Printtii já okkii taam lummâuáppá, vâi peesah tuhâskyetti taam pirrâduv: ke âlba, kaavnah-uv luudijd já karibuid teikkâ poccuid!
Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI) African Eurasian Flyway Scientific Poster
Provides a summary overview of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI) Americas Flyway in a scientific poster.
Provides a summary overview of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI) Circumpolar Flyway in a scientific poster.
Provides a summary overview of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI) in a scientific poster.
A one page description of the priority species, actions and activities of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI): East Asian-Australasian Flyway.
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A 2015-2016 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Iceland.
A 2015-2016 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in the Kingdom of Denmark.
A 2015-2016 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Canada.
The full proceedings report of the Coastal Expert Monitoring Group's expert workshop in Ottawa, Canada, Feb. 29- March 3, 2016
This report describes the progress towards implementation of the CBMP-Marine Plan in 2016 and a work plan for the coming year.
A 2016 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Sweden.
A 2016 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in the USA.
A CAFF progress report to the Senior Arctic Officials at their Fairbanks, USA, March 2016 meeting.
A CAFF progress report to the Senior Arctic Officials at their Anchorage, USA October 2015 meeting.
A 2015 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Norway.
A 2015 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Iceland.
This project plan outlines the goals and actions to be undertaken in an Arctic Invasive Alien Species project.
This atlas and guide presents results of the Russian American Long-Term Census of the Arctic (RUSALCA) fish investigations conducted by bottom trawl in the Pacific Arctic region northward from Bering Strait. Species accounts provide documentation of the biodiversity and geographic distribution baselines with maps supported by citation of voucher specimens, catch records, and literature; habitat and morphological descriptions; and remarks on taxonomic issues with implications from DNA barcoding. Pages of fish photographs with labeled features are grouped separately in an identification guide.
The CAFF Working Group of the Arctic Council has initiated a process to reduce the risks of Invasive Alien Species to the Arctic by developing and eventually implementing common measures for early detection and reporting, identifying and blocking pathways of introduction, and sharing best practices and techniques of monitoring, eradication and control.
This documents describes the proceedings and discussions of the groups first workshop conducted in Akureyri March 30-1 April, 2016.
Proceedings of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative implementation workshop held in Texel, the Netherlands, April 5-7, 2016.
This document, Actions for Biodiversity 2013- 2021: implementing the recommendations of the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment, comprises the implementation plan for the 17 recommendations of the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment (ABA).
It is a living document that will be reviewed and updated every two years. The plan is not meant to be exhaustive or to replace working group work plans; rather it is complimentary, emphasizing specific actions that address the ABA recommendations.
(in Korean)
The proceedings of the Coastal Expert Monitoring Group's expert workshop in Ottawa, Canada, Feb. 29- March 3, 2016. The following document provides a summary of the workshop activities and outcomes, and will be followed by a more complete Workshop Report.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Norway.
This background paper outlines how the CBMP's Coastal Plan will be created and develops a framework for integrated and cost-effective monitoring of Arctic coastal biodiversity.
A 2015 update on the implementation of the Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Canada.
The Resolution of Cooperation between the CAFF Secretariat and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility Secretariat.
The Circumboreal Vegetation Mapping (CBVM) project is an international collaboration among vegetation scientists to create a new vegetation map of the boreal region at a 1:7.5 million scale with a common legend and mapping protocol. This report and map contributes to the CBVM effort by developing maps of bioclimatic zones, geographic sectors with similar floristic variability, and vegetation in boreal Alaska, Yukon, northwestern British Columbia, and a mountainous portion of southwest Northwest Territoriestermed the Alaska-Yukon region. It further develops the mapping from the initial classification and proto-type mapping efforts for southwestern Alaska and western Canada to this broader area.
This document summarizes the work of the Bering Sea Sub-Network (BSSN) II project, which provided a means for remote Indigenous villages around the Bering Sea to communicate their observations about the environment and subsistence harvest.
This report summarizes the initial set of satellite data products included in the CAFF Land Cover Change (LCC) Initiative. The LCC Initiative has been developed to harness the potential of remote sensing for use in Arctic biodiversity monitoring and assessment activities.
A circumpolar plan to monitor seabird populations, created by CAFF's CBird Expert Group as part of the marine component of CAFF's Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program.
This report describes the progress towards implementation of the CBMP-Terrestrial Plan in 2014 and a work plan for the coming year
This report describes the progress towards implementation of the CBMP-Marine Plan in 2014 and a work plan for the coming year
A one page description of the priority species, actions and activities of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI).
A one page description of the priority species, actions and activities of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI): African-Eurasian Flyway.
A one page description of the priority species, actions and activities of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI): Americas Flyway.
A one page description of the priority species, actions and activities of the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI): Circumpolar Flyway.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in the Kingdom of Denmark.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in the USA.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Sweden.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Canada.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Iceland.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in the USA.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Norway.
A 2014 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Canada.
Mise en oeuvre du plan de surveillance de la biodiversité marine dans lArctique : mise à jour au Canada en 2013
A 2013 update of the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Canada.
Mise en oeuvre du plan de surveillance de la biodiversité marine dans lArctique : mise à jour au Canada en 2012
A 2012 update on the implementation of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Plan in Canada.
Resolution of Cooperation between CAFF and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
Resolution of Cooperation between CAFF and the African Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA).
The Resolution of Cooperation between CAFF and the East Asian-Australasian Flyways Partnership (EAAFP).
The Resolution of Cooperation between CAFF and teh Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).
The Resolution of Cooperation between CAFF and the UN Convention of Biological Diversity.
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The Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI) is designed to improve the conservation status and secure the long-term sustainability of declining Arctic breeding migratory bird populations. This work plan identifies key actions over four years.
AMBI will have a positive impact on societies for whom migratory birds are a source of livelihood and spiritual inspiration. AMBI also provides an early implementation of Recommendation #8 of the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment to reduce stressors on migratory species range-wide.
