Canada's Stewardship Agenda
Canada's Stewardship Agenda (CSA) was developed in 2002 and proposed a national vision and operating principles for stewardship. The Agenda is intended to establish a broad, long-term course of action, foster collaborative actions and identify priorities for future investment in stewardship. Download a copy of Canada's Stewardship Agenda today.
The Agenda outlines the following four key goals and related actions that recognize and empower stewards:
Invest in stewardship by enhancing stewardship program support and capacity.
Strengthen the application of knowledge by enhancing participation in stewardship through education and awareness, and by better recognizing the contribution of stewards.
Strengthen policy and legislative support for stewards by providing the essential economic, policy and legal tools and instruments required to support stewardship programs and activities.
Connect stewardship programs by fostering cooperation among stewardship programs, and integrating them with terrestrial and aquatic approaches to conservation and sustainable use.
The Agenda noted that the goals provide the long term framework for stewardship, but there was a need for some shorter term actions to be taken to support progress toward the goals.
Promote improved cooperation among stewardship programs and, where possible, coordination with conservation and sustainable use initiatives.
Establish a stewardship network to facilitate collaboration among stewards and help guide the implementation of Canada's Stewardship Agenda.
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