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    • Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan: Framework Document 

      Culp, J.; Gantner, N.; Gill, M.; Reist, J.; Sweetman, J.; Wrona, F. (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), 2011-03)
      This document provides an overview on the development of a Freshwater Expert Monitoring Group (FEMG) for the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) along with timelines for development of the FEMG. Considerations ...

    • Arctic Biodiversity Assessment 2013 

      Barry, Tom; Berteaux, Dominique; Bültmann, Helga; Christiansen, Jørgen S.; Cook, Joseph A.; Dahlberg, Anders; Daniëls, Fred J.A.; Ehrich, Dorothee; Fjeldså, Jon; Fridriksson, Finnur; Ganter, Barbara; Gaston, Anthony J.; Gillespie, Lynn J.; Grenoble, Lenore; Hoberg, Eric P.; Hodkinson, Ian D.; Huntington, Henry P.; Ims, Rolf A.; Josefson, Alf B.; Kutz, Susan J.; Kuzmin, Sergius L.; Laidre, Kristin L.; Lassuy, Dennis R.; Lewis, Patrick N.; Lovejoy, Connie; Meltofte, Hans; Michel, Christine; Mokievsky, Vadim; Mustonen, Tero; Payer, David C.; Poulin, Michel; Reid, Donald G.; Reist, James D.; Tessler, David F.; Wrona, Frederick J. (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), 2013)
      Arctic Biodiversity Assessment 2013: Status and Trends in Arctic Biodiversity full scientific report (fishes and terrestrial ecosystems chapters still pending). The ABA is the best available science, informed by Traditoinal ...

    • Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring Plan 

      Christensen, T.; Payne, J.; Doyle, M.; Ibarguchi, G.; Taylor, J.; Schmidt, N.M.; Gill, M.; Svoboda, M.; Aronsson, M.; Behe, C.; Buddle, C.; Cuyler, C.; Fosaa, A.M.; Fox, A.D.; Heiðmarsson, S.; Henning Krogh, S.; Madsen, J.; McLennan, D.; Nymand, J.; Rosa, C.; Salmela, J.; Shuchman, R.; Soloviev, M.; Wedege, M. (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), 2013-10)
      "The CBMP Terrestrial Expert Monitoring Group (CBMP-TEMG) has developed the Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring Plan (CBMP-Terrestrial Plan/the Plan) as the framework for coordinated, long-term Arctic terrestrial ...

    • The Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan brochure 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), 2015)
      The Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Monitoring Plan is a framework to improve circumpolar monitoring efforts of Arctic freshwaters, including ponds, lakes, rivers, and their associated tributaries and wetlands. The Freshwater ...

    • Actions for Arctic Biodiversity 2013-2023: Implementing the Recommendations of the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), 2015)
      The Arctic Council Ministers agreed to implement 17 recommendations articulated in the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment, Report for Policy Makers (CAFF 2013a). Implementing the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment (ABA) recommendations ...

    • The Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring Plan brochure and poster 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), 2015)
      The Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring Plan is a framework that uses an ecosystem-based approach to integrate monitoring, assessment and reporting of focal species, ecological functions, ecosystems, interactions ...

    • Arctic Invasive Alien Species: Strategy and Action Plan 2017 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF); Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna and Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment, 2017-05-11)
      Globally, invasive alien species are among the most significant drivers of biodiversity loss (McNeely et al. 2001, Bellard et al. 2016) and, in some ecosystems, they are clearly the primary contributors to species endangerment ...

    • State of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Report: Key Findings and Advice for Monitoring 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna, 2017-05-11)
      The State of the Arctic Marine Biodiversity Report (SAMBR), is a product of the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CMBP) of the Arctic Council's Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) Working Group. The ...

    • Arctic Protected Areas; Indicator Report, 2017 

      Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME); Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna and Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment, 2017-05-11)
      CAFF and PAME Working Groups of the Arctic Council developed this indicator report. It provides an overview of the status and trends of protected areas in the Arctic.

    • Arctic Coastal Biodiversity Monitoring Plan 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-03)
      The primary goal of the Coastal Expert Monitoring Group (CEMG) is to develop a long term, integrated, multi-disciplinary, circumpolar Arctic Coastal Biodiversity Monitoring Plan (the ‘Coastal Monitoring Plan’) that relies ...

    • Actions for Arctic Biodiversity: Progress Report 2017-2019 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-05)
      A progress on CAFF's activities to implement the Actions for Arctic Biodiversity during 2017-2019. The Actions for Arctic Biodiversity, 2013-2021 (Action Plan) comprises the implementation plan for the recommendations ...

    • Arctic Coastal Biodiversity Monitoring Plan 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-05)
      The Arctic Coastal Biodiversity Monitoring Plan (Coastal Monitoring Plan) is the fourth and final circumpolar biodiversity monitoring plan to be completed under the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP). The ...

    • Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program Strategic Plan: 2018-2021 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-05)
      The Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) is the biodiversity monitoring program of the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF1), the biodiversity Working Group of the Arctic Council. The CBMP coordinates, ...

    • Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Arctic Mining Challenges and Proposed Solutions 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-05)
      This report identifies key challenges and possible solutions for incorporating biodiversity considerations into mining operations in the Arctic.

    • State of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Report 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-05)
      Arctic freshwater ecosystems (lakes, rivers, and associated wetlands) are threatened by climate change and human development that can affect freshwater biodiversity. Such effects will change not only the distributions and ...

    • State of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity: Key Findings and Advice for Monitoring 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-09)
      The State of the Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity Report (SAFBR), is a product of the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) Freshwater Group of the Arctic Council’s Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) ...

    • Arctic Migratory Bird Initiative (AMBI): Work Plan 

      Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2021)
      The Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI), is a project of the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), the biodiversity working group of the Arctic Council. AMBI is designed to improve the conservation status and ...

    • State of the Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity: Key Findings and Advice for Monitoring 

      CAFF (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2021)
      The State of the Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity Report (START) is a product of the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) Terrestrial Group of the Arctic Council’s Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) ...

    • Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program Strategic Plan: 2021-2025 

      CAFF (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2021-05)
      This Strategic Plan defines the overarching goals of the CBMP for 2021-2025 and outlines objectives and relevant activities in support of those goals. It guides the management of the program and helps ensure the program’s ...

    • Arctic Migratory Bird Initiative (AMBI): Mid-term Evaluation 2017 and 2021 

      CAFF (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2021-05)