Filling The Integrity Gaps In Protection On Of Species At Risk Through Litigation And Stewardship

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khadijah Moinuddin
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Species At Risk ◽  
Court Cases ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Risk Protection ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

There are many integrity gaps in the federal and provincial systems designed to protect endangered and threatened species in Canada. NGOs (Non-governmental organizations) and other stakeholders can get involved in the process of protecting species at risk, by participating in collaborative efforts through volunteerism and stewardship efforts. NGOs can also bring issues of species-at-risk protection to court through litigation. This thesis began by exploring the integrity gaps in the federal and provincial processes for species at risk protection. The thesis then examined different initiatives undertaken by NGOs to combat this issue, the first being litigation and how it can be used as a strategy to help protect species at risk, and hold government accountable. The thesis also explored the rationale behind NGO actions, as well as the possible outcomes from these court cases. Next, the thesis discussed volunteer efforts undertaken by NGOs and other stakeholders. The research was supplemented with valuable qualitative interview data from scientists, members of NGOs, members of government, and a lawyer. The thesis concluded with recommendations for further action and policy measures that can be taken to protect species at risk

scholarly journals Filling The Integrity Gaps In Protection On Of Species At Risk Through Litigation And Stewardship

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khadijah Moinuddin
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Species At Risk ◽  
Court Cases ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Risk Protection ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

There are many integrity gaps in the federal and provincial systems designed to protect endangered and threatened species in Canada. NGOs (Non-governmental organizations) and other stakeholders can get involved in the process of protecting species at risk, by participating in collaborative efforts through volunteerism and stewardship efforts. NGOs can also bring issues of species-at-risk protection to court through litigation. This thesis began by exploring the integrity gaps in the federal and provincial processes for species at risk protection. The thesis then examined different initiatives undertaken by NGOs to combat this issue, the first being litigation and how it can be used as a strategy to help protect species at risk, and hold government accountable. The thesis also explored the rationale behind NGO actions, as well as the possible outcomes from these court cases. Next, the thesis discussed volunteer efforts undertaken by NGOs and other stakeholders. The research was supplemented with valuable qualitative interview data from scientists, members of NGOs, members of government, and a lawyer. The thesis concluded with recommendations for further action and policy measures that can be taken to protect species at risk

scholarly journals Less specific recovery strategy targets for threatened and non-charismatic species at risk in Canada

Oryx ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-435
Author(s):  
Elysabeth Théberge ◽  
Joseph J. Nocera
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Population Estimates ◽  
Species At Risk ◽  
Recovery Strategy ◽  
Recovery Strategies ◽  
Taxonomic Grouping ◽  
Special Concern ◽  
Lexical Density

AbstractRecovery strategies for species at risk have been criticized for a lack of specificity (i.e. measurable and quantifiable criteria) as well as for taxonomic biases, both of which may ultimately affect species’ recovery. However, it is unknown whether the clarity and specificity of written statements within recovery strategies can also influence recovery efforts for certain species at risk. To assess this we examined the variation in semantic uncertainty in the target statements of recovery strategies for Canadian species at risk at the federal and provincial levels. We quantified the lexical density and readability of recovery target statements and examined them for differences according to taxonomic grouping, jurisdiction and degree of endangerment. Recovery statements for the category threatened species had greater semantic uncertainty than those for higher (endangered) and lower (special concern) categories, which is likely to be a function of the fact that threatened species are less abundant than special concern species but are subject to greater errors in population estimates than endangered species. We also found that recovery statements for non-charismatic species (e.g. plants and invertebrates) had greater semantic uncertainty than those for other taxa, which may be related to the resources available for studying and conserving them. Our results suggest a need for greater specificity in recovery targets for threatened and non-charismatic species, and that more focused data collection on these species’ populations is warranted.

Fostering Social Innovation through E-Collaboration

2014 ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Ayla Esen
Keyword(s):  
Social Problems ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

Increasing awareness in social problems and the high complexity of social challenges has boosted social innovation efforts in recent years. Social innovation refers to new and innovative solutions to social problems that create social value, involve public good, and affect the society, mostly developed by participation of stakeholders who have interests in the problem. Social innovation leads to social value created through a series of collaborative efforts of public, private, and non-governmental organizations. This chapter highlights the importance of collaboration in social innovation and examines the role of e-collaboration as a group coordination and communication mechanism in the social innovation processes. The first part of the chapter presents evidence on what social innovation is and describes how social innovation intertwines with collaboration. The second part of the chapter defines the key conceptual elements of e-collaboration and explores how e-collaboration can foster social innovation concerning each conceptual element.

scholarly journals Fixing the Canadian Species at Risk Act: identifying major issues and recommendations for increasing accountability and efficiency

FACETS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1474-1494
Author(s):  
Audrey Turcotte ◽  
Natalie Kermany ◽  
Sharla Foster ◽  
Caitlyn A. Proctor ◽  
Sydney M. Gilmour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Species At Risk ◽  
Government Accountability ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
Species Protection ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Legislative Amendments ◽  
Species At Risk Act ◽  
Risk Protection

Since the implementation of the Canadian Species at Risk Act (SARA) in 2003, deficiencies in SARA and its application have become clear. Legislative and policy inconsistencies among responsible federal agencies and the use of a subjective approach for prioritizing species protection lead to taxonomic biases in protection. Variations in legislation among provinces/territories and the reluctance of the federal government to take actions make SARA’s application often inefficient on nonfederally managed lands. Ambiguous key terms (e.g., critical habitat) and disregard for legislated deadlines in many steps impede the efficacy of SARA. Additionally, the failure to fully recognize Indigenous knowledge and to seek Indigenous cooperation in the species protection process leads to weaker government accountability, promotes inequity, and leads to missed opportunities for partnerships. New legislative amendments with well-defined and standardized steps, including an automatic listing process, a systematic prioritization program, and clearer demands (e.g., mandatory threshold to trigger safety net/emergency order) would improve the success of species at risk protection. Moreover, a more inclusive approach that brings Indigenous representatives and independent scientists together is necessary for improving SARA’s effectiveness. These changes have the potential to transform SARA into a more powerful act towards protecting Canada’s at-risk wildlife. (The graphical abstract follows.)

scholarly journals Pedagogical diagnosis in the activities of non-governmental organizations

Osvitolohiya ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Kinga Konieczny
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Counseling Centers ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

Diagnosis is a difficult process, requiring reliable preparation, knowledge, application skills, understanding and experience. Pedagogical diagnostics is most often connected with such entities as school or psychological and pedagogical counseling centers. Non-governmental organizations are implementing tasks in the field of education, upbringing and social assistance. The diagnosis created by their employees or external entities is also used. In this article, the author pose questions about the functioning of a child at risk of social exclusion in the area of street education. The research involved streetworkers working with the use of a mobile school tool. The information from interviews made it possible to identify the activity of children at risk of social exclusion in specific didactic and psychological areas, as well as the characteristics of the tools used: supervision and the application of «Street S.M.A.R.T».

Fostering Social Innovation through E-Collaboration

2017 ◽  
pp. 54-67
Author(s):  
Ayla Esen
Keyword(s):  
Social Problems ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

Increasing awareness in social problems and the high complexity of social challenges has boosted social innovation efforts in recent years. Social innovation refers to new and innovative solutions to social problems that create social value, involve public good, and affect the society, mostly developed by participation of stakeholders who have interests in the problem. Social innovation leads to social value created through a series of collaborative efforts of public, private, and non-governmental organizations. This chapter highlights the importance of collaboration in social innovation and examines the role of e-collaboration as a group coordination and communication mechanism in the social innovation processes. The first part of the chapter presents evidence on what social innovation is and describes how social innovation intertwines with collaboration. The second part of the chapter defines the key conceptual elements of e-collaboration and explores how e-collaboration can foster social innovation concerning each conceptual element.

Thailand

1990 ◽  
Vol 30 (S1) ◽  
pp. 58-60
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
The Past ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
Displaced People

The delegates concentrated particularly on monitoring living conditions of the people whom the various resistance factions had brought back into Cambodia, and, as in the past, concerned themselves with the situation in the camps for displaced people. The ICRC noted signs, especially towards the end of the year, that more of the camp populations accessible to international and non-governmental organizations were at risk of being forcibly shifted to Cambodia.

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