MISSION

To support the design, development and implementation of a credible, transparent and outcome-based system of conservation offsets that considers the needs of environment and people, while allowing for flexible business solutions.

OBJECTS

1. To build shared understanding respecting the use of conservation offsets in Alberta and Canada and issues related thereto;
2. To contribute to building capacity to develop a credible, transparent and outcome-based domestic system of conservation offsets.
3. To develop options for an environmentally, economically and socially robust and consistent conservation offset framework.
4. To act as a forum for the sharing among members of expertise and experience with respect to conservation offsets and related matters.
5. To research and facilitate the formulation of options and solutions on issues respecting conservation offsets.
6. To work with government, e.g. the Government of Alberta, on development and implementation of conservation offsets.