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Members of the CEC Council Authorize the Development of a Factual Record Regarding the North Atlantic Right Whale Submission
Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), 22 January 2025—The members of the Council of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), in Council Resolution 25-01 unanimously decided to instruct the CEC Secretariat to develop a factual record regarding submission SEM-21-003 (North Atlantic right whale). The submission asserts that the United States is failing to effectively enforce the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and National Environmental Policy Act and associated regulations to protect the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) from vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglement.
26 and 27 February, 2025Event
Meeting of the North American Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Initiative
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Climate Change
Supporting emissions reduction and helping communities adapt to extreme weather events
Environmental Justice
The pursuit of environmental justice (EJ) aims to address historical inequities, marginalization and discrimination in how environmental benefits and burdens are enjoyed or suffered by certain communities.
Ecosystems
Working with communities to conserve and restore North America’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems and priority species
Enforcement
Supporting enforcement and compliance with domestic environmental law and with multilateral environmental agreements
Green Growth
Innovative joint approaches to support sustainable economic development, trade and consumption
Pollutants
Promoting clean air, water and land through prevention, reductions, and sound management of pollutant releases, toxic chemicals and hazardous waste
Youth Engagement
Over the years, the CEC has been committed to youth engagement and the efforts supported have provided youth with opportunities to raise awareness, provide tangible, sustainable, and innovative solutions for environmental issues in their communities, and influence CEC’s strategies, projects, and initiatives.
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Advancing Responsible Purchasing of Wood Products
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Cultural Values in Ecotourism
Series of training resources for bird-related tourism
May 8, 2024 8 pages Ecosystems
Bird-related ecotourism can be a significant source of additional income for local economies, and can incentivize communities to sustain conservation efforts. This series of training resources was designed to support communities in developing sustainable ecotourism initiatives to generate socio-economic and conservation benefits through activities such as birdwatching, habitat conservation and celebratory events. The brochures are largely applicable to other types of ecotourism and cover the following themes: project planning, marketing, stakeholder engagement, interpretation programs, cultural values associated with ecotourism, bird festivals, monitoring and evaluation, as well as case studies of successful bird-related events.
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Indigenous Affairs Officer
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Deadline: March 7, 2025
Salary/Budget: From C$130,000 to C$142,000 gross
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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We conduct research, provide tools and training, and provide a unique space for decision-makers and the public to engage on environmental policy issues affecting the North American region.