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Ecosystem Conservation Working Table

This table and its predecessors have worked together to advance an ecosystem-based approach to conservation, focusing in particular on opportunities for transboundary cooperation in the planning and management of terrestrial and marine protected areas and on wetlands and grassland conservation.

Law Enforcement Working Table

The Trilateral Committee’s Law Enforcement Working Table, also known as NAWEG, coordinates different aspects of wildlife law enforcement, acting as a mechanism for technical and information exchange with other organizations, in particular with the NACEC.

Migratory Birds Working Table

This table provides a forum for the three governments to focus their efforts on: implementation of the migratory bird treaties (between Canada and the U.S. and between the U.S. and Mexico); promoting linkages among bird conservation partners; facilitating and enhancing coordination, cooperation, and the development of partnerships among the wildlife agencies of the three countries, and with other associated and interested entities, regarding programs and projects for the conservation of migratory birds

Species of Common Conservation Concern Working Table

This table facilitates dialogue between North American resource managers, allowing them to learn from each other’s experience. This is enriched by the participation of state natural resource agencies and non-governmental organizations.

CITES Working Table

In serving as a regional CITES North America forum, this table coordinates preparation for meetings of the Conference of the Parties to CITES, as well as for the Convention’s committees and working groups. This builds stronger positions and participation as the North American region in CITES meetings leading to improved outcomes for common issues of regional importance.

About the Trilateral Committee

In 1996, the wildlife conservation agencies of the United States, Mexico, and Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Canada/Mexico/US Trilateral Committee for Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation and Management. This agreement formally brought together for the first time the three nations of North America, consolidating a continental effort for wildlife and ecosystem conservation and management.

The Canada/Mexico/ U.S. Trilateral Commitee

Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. share a wide array of ecosystems, habitats and species. They are also linked by strong economic, social and cultural ties. However, existing strategies for natural resources conservation have not adequately addressed increased development in the region, nor emerging problems such as climate change, toxic substances, rapidly-spreading wildlife diseases and invasive species.

The Canada/Mexico/ U.S. Trilateral Commitee

Featured Projects

Some of the successful efforts include the Seabird Restoration on the Baja California Pacific Islands, Mexico Project and the SGiN Xaana Sdiihltl’lxa: Night Birds Returning Project.

SGin Xaana Sdiihlt’lxa: Night Birds Returning

This trilateral project was jointly launched by Parks Canada and the Haida Nation in 2009 to restore nesting seabird habitat throughout the national park reserve. In September 2013, Parks Canada led the implementation of this project in partnership with the U.S. and Mexico.

La Red de Pastoreo Sostenible

Para lograr que los pastizales sean más resilientes, establecimos la Red de Pastoreo Sostenible como una colaboración entre varios entes dedicados a la conservación (originalmente IMC Vida Silvestre A.C., Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (BCR), la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, y ahora Especies, Sociedad y Hábitat, A.C.

Seabird Restoration on theBaja California Pacific Islands, Mexico

Background In August of 2011, the Montrose Settlements and S.S Jacob Luckenbach Trustee Councils selected a partnership of Mexican and U.S. based organizations to implement an approximate 5-year seabird restoration program on the Baja California Pacific Islands, Mexico.

Our Mission

The Trilateral Committee is steadfastly committed to fostering a future where the rich biodiversity and ecological integrity of North America are conserved, celebrated, and sustained for generations to come.