Sustainable Development

Report on Plans and Priorities 2011-2012

Electronic Layer of Reporting

Elements of NRCan's Sustainable Development Strategy

FSDS Theme III - Protecting Nature

FSDS Goal 6 - Ecosystem Habitat Conservation and Protection

Maintain Productive and resilient ecosystems with the capacity to recover and adapt; and protect areas in ways that leave them unimpaired for present and future generations.

FSDS Target 6.3 - Marine Ecosystems

Improve the conservation of ocean areas and marine ecosystems by 2012.

FSDS Implementation Strategies - Natural Resources Canada Contributions

Below you will find the list of FSDS Implementation Strategies, under Target 6.3 - Marine Ecosystems, for which NRCan is solely or jointly responsible. By clicking any of the links below, you will find detailed information on the NRCan activities that contribute to that FSDS Implementation Strategy.

• 6.3.1 Develop a federal-provincial-territorial network of Marine Protected Areas. (DFO, NRCan)
• 6.3.5 Provide advice to decision-makers on potential environmental impacts and ecological risks associated with specific, high-priority ocean activities. (DFO, EC, NRCan)
• 6.3.8 Complete feasibility assessments for two potential national marine conservation areas. (PC, NRCan)