Indigenous Conservation in Greenland, Kalaallit Nunaat Protected Areas

Indigenous Conservation in Greenland, Kalaallit Nunaat Protected Areas

Photo credit: Anders Peters
Grantee Oceans North
Grant Amount $750,000
Duration Three Years

Throughout Oceans North’s history, our organization has differentiated itself through a community-centred approach that elevates local perspectives and conservation priorities. We directly engage with Indigenous organizations and coastal communities to build campaigns, create conservation jobs, and advance joint research and stewardship projects that bring grassroots conservation to life.

Oceans North Kalaallit Nunaat is founded on similar principles, with the aim to build and disseminate knowledge about the marine environment and coastal areas in collaboration with Greenlandic society. As part of this work, the organization supports the development of Inuit rights as well as informational, educational, sustainable, and cultural conservation initiatives.

Guided by these principles, the scope of Oceans North Kalaallit Nunaat’s work will continue to evolve over the coming months and years.