Outputs & Results

Explore CAP-SHARE outputs and results here. Photo: Cécile Chauvat.

Strategy sections

We are currently publishing four strategy sections which identify needs, opportunities, and next steps towards capacity sharing for biodiversity conservation in the Arctic. Each of the strategy sections is collaborative work based on knowledge gained during a CAP-SHARE international online workshop conducted in 2024-2025 and is supported by thorough research. The first and second strategy sections can be downloaded now, with more coming soon!

First strategy section: Capacity sharing for biodiversity as community and regional development

The first strategy section explores key needs, barriers, and opportunities in relation to how biodiversity conservation intersects with community and regional development. Workshop participants emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration, ethical engagement with Indigenous and local communities, knowledge sharing, and the meaningful involvement of youth and intergenerational perspectives. Despite identified social and structural barriers, participants highlighted strong community assets – such as local knowledge centres, community-based science, locally grounded and regenerative livelihood practices, and established networks – as concrete starting points for capacity sharing and as a foundational contribution to the CAP-SHARE model.

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CAP SHARE First Strategy Section

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Second strategy section: Recognizing Local and Indigenous Knowledge

The second CAP-SHARE online workshop, Recognising Local and Indigenous Knowledge (9 December 2024), explored how knowledge systems rooted in lived experience, land-based practices, and intergenerational transmission can strengthen biodiversity governance in the Nordic and Arctic regions. Keynote speakers highlighted Arctic biodiversity, community resilience, Sámi perspectives, youth engagement, and the cultural dimensions of environmental change. Group discussions identified five central themes: the importance of intergenerational knowledge exchange, the vital role of youth in environmental stewardship, the need for culturally responsive and locally grounded education, the significance of Indigenous knowledge and local culture for biodiversity action, and the value of inclusive learning spaces that foster dialogue. The workshop theme is essential for just and sustainable biodiversity governance. Supporting intergenerational exchange, youth participation, and community-driven approaches is crucial for building resilient Arctic futures.

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CAP SHARE Second Strategy Section.pdf

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