Annex C – UTC Expected Results

1. Contributions in support of Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat

Individuals and organizations are increasingly engaged in priority activities related to the conservation of wildlife, in particular migratory birds and species at risk.
Increased Aboriginal participation in wildlife and habitat conservation.
New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to the conservation of migratory birds, species at risk and their habitat.
Priority habitats for migratory birds and species at risk are conserved by partners through stewardship and protection.
Factors limiting priority species at risk and migratory bird populations are reduced by partners.
Increased collaboration within Canadian and international research and policy communities related to Environment Canada’s biodiversity priorities.
Compliance with the requirements of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards.

New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to the conservation and restoration of water resources and aquatic ecosystems.
Increased public access to scientific information related to the conservation and restoration of water resources and aquatic ecosystems.
Increased collaboration within research and policy communities related to the conservation and restoration of water resources and aquatic ecosystems.

Engagement of governments, citizens and stakeholders in the development and implementation of ecosystem-based management plans as well as in ecosystem governance processes.
Implementation of environmental remediation, protection and conservation projects required to meet the goals and objectives identified in ecosystem-based management plans or to achieve ecosystem objectives.
Participation of individuals and organizations in activities contributing to the achievement of goals and objectives identified in ecosystem-based management plans or to achieve ecosystem objectives.
New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to the management and sustainability of Canadian ecosystems.

New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to improved accuracy and/or quality of weather, climate and air quality information available to Canadians.
Increased awareness and use of meteorological information, products and services by the Canadian public and/or by specific target audiences.
Increased access to learning materials and opportunities for the Canadian meteorological community.
Maintained or increased collaboration within the meteorological community in Canada and internationally.
Canada’s interests and priorities with respect to atmospheric and oceanographic science are addressed by international institutions.
Access to foreign meteorological observations and other related products and data.

New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to the management of harmful substances and waste.
Increased participation of civil society in environmental public policy decision processes.
Increased collaboration between federal, provincial and territorial governments to protect Canada’s environment.

New knowledge and data produced by collaboration organizations contribute to improved air quality and/or reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Verification of environmental claims of Canadian technologies.
Mentoring services are available to small and medium-sized enterprises producing environmental technologies.
Engagement of international organizations that promote the reduction of emissions of air pollutants and/or greenhouse gases.
Engagement of partners, in particular the Canadian private sector, in projects that advance the role of clean technology in addressing emissions of air pollutants and/or greenhouse gases.
Canada’s environmental interests and priorities are addressed by international institutions.
New information and analysis supporting the development of policy on sustainable development and effective governance of environmental issues in Canada and internationally.
Increased public access to information and research findings pertaining to sustainable development and environmental governance.

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