Canadian Ecological
Forecasting Initiative

Connecting researchers for predicting in the Anthropocene

Welcome to CEFI

We are a grassroots organization on a mission to build capacity in Canada for generating ecological and epidemiological forecasts aimed at informing decisions. We strive to create and maintain a positive and supportive network of people across academia, industry, NGOs and government who have the common goals to advance basic science, increase data sharing, and improve how we model in an uncertain future.


A Chapter of the Ecological Forecasting Initiative

CEFI is the very first chapter of the Ecological Forecasting Initiative. Go check them out for information on working groups, workshops, educational tools and other resources related to ecological forecasting.


Let’s Connect

To be in the loop for future events and opportunities at the Canadian Ecological Forecasting Initiative, join us on Slack and subscribe to our newsletter.



We kindly thank Andrew Chin for the beautiful photography displayed on this page ☺