Pathway to Canada Target 1

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1 to Canada Target 1 Collaborative Action Towards a Terrestrial Network of Protected and Conserved Areas Throughout Canada Quttinirpaaq National Park Photo by Ryan Bray, Parks Canada 1

2 Purpose of Discussion: 1. To provide an update on progress achieved on the to Canada Target 1 since December To present key milestones 3. To prepare for a successful Ministers meeting and a 2018 Call to Action 2

3 Feb FPT Ministers meeting has set stage for collaborative and active efforts to achieve Canada Target 1 Key Discussion points: Collaboration, early and broad consultation, and more effective communication about conservation areas are key to success; Recognize that FPT engagement with Indigenous people on conservation areas is intertwined with reconciliation, economic development, land use planning, traditional rights, selfdetermination; and A clear, consistent, credible, defensible accounting framework to determine what counts, which allows us to look beyond traditional protected areas and encourages us to review our existing tools, is essential. Commitments : Jurisdictional commitment to contribute to meeting Canada s Target 1: to conserve at least 17% of Canada s terrestrial areas and inland water by 2020; Launch a collaborative process, grounded in science and traditional knowledge, to develop a network of conserved and protected areas Meet again in early

4 Key Deliverables of the A Commitment from Ministers responsible for parks, protected areas, and biodiversity conservation to develop a toward Canada Target 1. Agreements on definitions for IPCAs, OECMs and protected that recognizes the full range of eligible areas; Implementation guidance for establishing a coordinated network of terrestrial protected areas, Indigenous protected conservation areas (IPCAs), and other effective area based conservation measures (OECMs) across Canada that are effectively and equitably managed, well connected and integrated into the wider landscape, include areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services and that together achieve ecological representation. An improved process for incorporating IPCAs, OECMs, and private protected areas into Canada s database of parks and conservation areas 4

5 Deliverables (cont d) Annual updates on progress and potential contributions towards collectively achieving Canada Target 1. Practical and innovative solutions to potential barriers to achieving Canada Target 1 by 2020 and to implementing the guidance over the long-term, including ideas for integrating implementation with other priority programs, such as species at risk and climate change adaptation. Endorsement of the implementation guidance by the Ministers responsible for parks and biodiversity conservation and a call to action from the Ministers 5

6 Discussion Papers Components & Workflow Expert Task Teams Other Effective Conservation Measures National Advisory Panel Recommendations Ecological Representation Equitable Management Effective Management National Steering Committee Community of Governments & Indigenous Organizations FPT Ministers responsible for protected areas & biodiversity conservation (via Deputy Ministers) To Canada Target 1 Areas Important for Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services Connecting and Integrating Indigenous Circle of Experts Recommendations On Indigenous Conservation Areas Other Input e.g., DFO s marine planning, INAC MSR, ENVI Study 6

7 Discussion Papers National Advisory Panel Expert Task Teams Other Effective Conservation Measures Ecological Representation Equitable Management Effective Management National Advisory Panel National Steering Committee Recommendations Community of Governments & Indigenous Organizations FPT Ministers responsible for protected areas & biodiversity conservation (via Deputy Ministers) To Canada Target 1 Areas Important for Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services Connecting and Integrating Indigenous Circle of Experts Recommendations On Indigenous Conservation Areas Mandate: To provide practical and innovative recommendations that reflect a broad spectrum of perspectives & that are based on the best available science & traditional knowledge on: Guidance for establishing a coordinated network of terrestrial protected areas, IPCAs and OECMs throughout Canada; Solutions to potential barriers to achieving Canada Target 1 by 2020 and to implementing the guidance over the long-term, including ideas for integrating implementation with other priority programs, such as species at risk and climate change adaptation. Other Input e.g., DFO s marine planning, INAC MSR, ENVI Study Up to 15 members drawn from a balanced and broad spectrum of perspectives: Indigenous organizations, Land trusts, Conservation non-governmental organizations, Industry, Academia & Youth The Panel initiated its work on June 7, 2017, and will be tabling its final report informed by the work of experts task teams, expert witnesses, and traditional knowledge fall of

8 Discussion Papers Indigenous Circle of Experts Expert Task Teams Other Effective Conservation Measures Ecological Representation Equitable Management Effective Management National Advisory Panel National Steering Committee Recommendations Community of Governments & Indigenous Organizations FPT Ministers responsible for protected areas & biodiversity conservation (via Deputy Ministers) To Canada Target 1 Areas Important for Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services Connecting and Integrating Indigenous Circle of Experts Recommendations On Indigenous Conservation Areas Mandate: To produce a publicly-accessible report that provides information and recommendations on how IPCAs can contribute toward achieving the goals of Canada Target 1 in the spirit and practice of reconciliation. To ensure Indigenous expert advice and perspectives are considered in the development of discussion papers on qualitative elements of Canada Target 1. Other Input e.g., DFO s marine planning, INAC MSR, ENVI Study Membership includes subject matter experts selected by the ICE chair, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (to be confirmed), and federal, provincial, and territorial governments participating in the to Canada Target 1. Initiated their work in March 2017; have conducted 2 regional gatherings (British Columbia & Nova Scotia) to seek input from regional communities on the Indigenous Protected Conservation Areas component of the to Canada Target 1 initiative and to ensure that the final product is contextually relevant and supported by diverse Indigenous communities across the country. 8

9 Key 2017/18 Timelines & Milestones Recommendations on ICAs Recommendations from National Advisory Panel JUL-AUG SEPT OCT report 2018 NOV-DEC JAN-FEB MARCH July - August September October November-December Jan-Feb 2018 March 2018 Ministers release F/P/T Meetings Oct. 3: ADMs-Directors Workshop to discuss draft ICE & NAP recommendations & potential responses Late Dec. DMs call Ministers meeting : Release & response Oct 26. : DMs meeting NAP ICE 2 nd & 3 rd workshop August: Regional gathering (Yellowknife, NWT) 4 th workshop Oct. 15: Submit final report Regional Oct. 15: Final report gathering National Conference on ICA (Winnipeg, MB) 9

10 Milestones: F/P/T Engagement Milestones Timeline Objective DMs tele-conference June 16, 2017 Initiate DM-level discussion on jurisdictional response to National Conference on Indigenous Conservation Areas (Winnipeg, MB) Workshop of Directors & ADMs as part of the CPC AGA September 2017 October 3, 2017 Present the ICE report to a large, multiregional audience, who will be asked to provide feedback and input. Review draft recommendations from NAP & ICE and set the stage for jurisdictional response DMs meeting October 26, 2017 Review results from October 3 workshop & recommend response DMs tele-conference Late Dec / January 2018 Finalize preparation for Ministers meeting Review final documents Ministers meeting March 2018 Release deliverables and issue response 10

11 Setting the stage for success: New protected area commitments from F/P/T Ministers and an estimate of their contribution to Target 1 Agreement by FPTs on: Definition of Indigenous Protected Conservation Areas (IPCAs), recognition of existing IPCAs, and commitment to create new IPCAs and an estimate of their contribution to Target 1 Definition of protected areas and other effective conservation measures (OECMs) that recognizes the full range of eligible areas and an estimate of their contribution to Target 1 Guidance on effective and equitable management, ecological representation, connectivity and areas important for biodiversity Support from: National Advisory Panel helpful, insightful advice to meet Target Indigenous organizations and members of the Indigenous Circle of Experts. The sets a new government standard for the spirit and practice of reconciliation Engaged influential stakeholders who make commitments to the Target (Municipalities, Foundations, Land Trusts, Resource Industries) Public support for protected areas and biodiversity conservation and the achievement of Target 1 11

12 Potential contributions to the 17% target 17.0% Indigenous Protected Conservation Areas New Protected Area commitments Protected Areas that exist but are not counted Other effective area based conservation measures Current status: 10.6% Existing Protected Area commitments 12

13 Key considerations: Different commitment/jurisdictional targets Will likely need to rely on other conservation areas and a revised accounting system in order to reach 17% by 2020 Indigenous Protected Conservation Areas show great potential, capture the spirit and practice of reconciliation, and are also accompanied with high expectations as a way to resolve land claims. Challenging to meet 2020 timelines. Maintaining trust and engagement is key. Panel s advice may not align with governments views on what constitutes a protected area or OECMs. Tight timelines, cost may be an issue: Timing of recommendations and alignment of budget cycle decisions Upcoming elections Doing it right: working on the where and what, not just the how much, to contribute to achieving the ultimate goal of conserving Canada s biodiversity. 13

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15 Discussion How do we ensure that jurisdictions are ready and set up to respond to, once guidance is delivered? What does the process need to include, for your jurisdiction to be ready to respond? What work is your jurisdiction already doing with respect to the qualitative elements of Target 1? How can we collectively prepare for a meaningful and productive discussion on October 3 rd? 15