Biodiversity Conservation

The CEC has a long history of enhancing collaboration among Canada, Mexico and the United States in furthering the conservation and sustainable use of North American biodiversity.

The following are papers on projects that enhance the ongoing efforts of Canada, Mexico and the United States, as well as numerous other conservation partners in protecting some of the most important North American species and the habitats that support them.
North American Terrestrial Ecoregions—Level III 02/17/2012
Aquatic Invasive Species in the Río Bravo / Laguna Madre Ecological Region 12/22/2011
A Field Guide to Monarch Caterpillars (Danaus plexippus) 10/27/2008
Legal and Policy Responses to Invasives Species 04/01/2004
Closing the Pathways of Aquatic Invasive Species Across North America: Overview and Resource Guide 04/01/2004
North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN) Action Plan: Draft Framework 03/03/2004
North American Conservation Action Plan (NACAP) Framework 03/03/2004
In Search of Better Avenues for Public Participation in Wildlife Enforcement Activities 06/26/2002
North American MPA Network Current Initiatives 02/25/2002
The Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative 02/25/2002
The NABIN Portal
Architecture version 1.2
02/25/2002
Strategic Directions for the Conservation of Biodiversity - Regional Approach 10/26/2001
Collaborative Processes for Effective Management of Environmental Challenges and Conflicts 10/15/2001
North American MPA Practitioners Exchange
Project summary
10/15/2001
Securing the Continent's Biological Wealth: Towards Effective Biodiversity Conservation in North Ame 04/11/2001
Species of Common Conservation Concern in North America 10/18/2000
The CEC’s 2010–2015 Strategic Plan sets out a number of five-year strategic objectives in support of each of the CEC Council’s priorities. Read more