Science and Community Environmental Knowledge Fund
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Science and Community Environmental Knowledge Fund. Overview & Report. SCEK Fund Overview. Purpose Support studies concerning practical ways of addressing environmental, social and cultural impacts of activities associated with oil and gas exploration and development Agreement 1998
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Science and Community Environmental Knowledge Fund Overview & Report
SCEK Fund Overview • Purpose • Support studies concerning practical ways of addressing environmental, social and cultural impacts of activities associated with oil and gas exploration and development • Agreement 1998 • $ from CAPP & SEPAC • 9-year commitment
SCEK Fund Overview 5 Funding Envelopes • Health and Safety 25% • Ecosystem & Cumulative Impact Mgt 40% • Engineering & Technology 12.5% • Education & Extension 12.5% • Community Env. Knowledge 10%
Spending and # of Projects from Fund Inception to March 31, 2004
2003/04 in Review Management & Planning • Created Fund Manager position • 1st Annual Forum and Workshop • Created 5th funding envelope • $ allocations per envelope • Proposed governance process
2003/04 in Review Applications and Processes • Established application review processes • Created proposal templates • Established more comprehensive accounting and invoicing processes and procedures
2003/04 in Review Extension and Reporting • Fund information on OGC website • Brochure and ‘Overview’ production • Annual Report
The Year Ahead Strategic Plan • Annual cycle for Fund activities • RFP production • Dates for consideration of unsolicited proposals • Governance • Management issues • Human resources • Performance measures • Extension Plan • The Fund itself • Research findings
Summary Evolution of the Fund • Reactive to proactive • Transparent and accountable • Input to project selection • Governance and management structures • Response to change over time