The Mackenzie River Basin (MRB) is a unique and globally significant ecosystem and critical to the health of Northerners and the global population in general. Indigenous and scientific knowledge both indicate significant changes are occurring within the basin that threaten its stability. The Forum for Leadership on Water proposes to undertake a project to consolidate and reframe the scientific and traditional knowledge on the MRB, connect this knowledge to policy-making and empower northern communities to make informed decisions for future adaptation. Through planning sessions, science forums, knowledge to action workshops and communications initiatives, the team aims to build northern capacity for better water protection.
(Note that this project was a Finalist prior to 2017, when the current 3-tiered prize model was put in place. Their nomination therefore does not correspond to a particular category.)
