Goals
The CAFF Program is guided by the CAFF Strategic Plan for the Conservation of Arctic Biological Diversity and biennial CAFF Work Plans. CAFF has four Guiding Principles :
- The involvement of indigenous and local people and use of traditional ecological knowledge;
The use of broad, ecosystem-based approach to conservation and management;
Cooperation with other conservation initiatives to minimise duplication and increase effectiveness;
Communication of CAFF program activities
The CAFF 2006-2008 Work Plan emphasizes cooperation and collaboration with other Arctic Council Working Groups, and organizations outside of the Arctic Council, and makes efforts to actively contribute to the global conservation agenda. This Work Plan responds to the findings and recommendations of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment, the Arctic Marine Strategic Plan and CAFFs Arctic Flora: Status and Trends