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