Marine Protected Areas and Economic Development in Nunavut

Nunavut’s Inuit organizers have identified conservation, including the establishment of parks and protected areas, as an important pillar of culturally appropriate and sustainable economic development in Northern Canada. This project responds to this goals of establishing a ‘conservation economy’ in Nunavut by examining the economic costs and benefits associated with Marine Protected Areas in Nunavut. Through document analysis, it will identify ways for Inuit communities to capture larger shares of the wealth generated by Marine Protected Areas. This research will help advance Oceans North’s mandate to promote community-driven marine conservation.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jonathan Peyton

Student:

Warren Bernauer

Partner:

Oceans North

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Manitoba