GuArdean | Environmental Crime Research

Connecting
Research to Conservation Practice

Scientific research on illegal and unsustainable activities harming the environment. We work with academia, non-profits, government, and practitioners to support evidence-based collaboration and actions to protect biodiversity.

Collaboration

We collaborate with academics, local and international governmental and

non-governmental organizations

Research

We conduct and support scientific research, drawing on interdisciplinary theory and methods

Outreach

We connect research to conservation practice through scientific outreach and communication

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Get to know us

GuArdean is a Canadian non-profit working globally. Our team of professionals specializes in natural and social science research, addressing regulatory challenges at the intersection of people and the environment.

Projects

Our work spans a range of interconnected activities, including research on illegal wildlife trade, fisheries violations, and other forms of environmental crime, with a particular focus on understanding the causes and solutions to regulatory non-compliance.

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Collaboration

Collaboration is at the core of our mission. We link local initiatives with regional and global efforts, ensuring our research addresses real-world challenges.

Connecting Research to Conservation Practice

Connecting
Research to Conservation Practice