Reports

A report is prepared by the CEC's Secretariat after a thorough investigation has been performed on an environmental issue of concern.

These reports contain detailed information provided by experts; however, they do not necessarily reflect the views of the governments of Canada, Mexico or the United States of America.

Biodiversity Conservation
Biodiversity Conservation
Collection of North American Conservation Action Plans (NACAPs) and other biodiversity projects.
Pollutants and Health
Pollutants and Health
Documents on work of the CEC to promote pollution-prevention policies and practices.
Assessing Trade
Assessing Trade
Documents related to promoting environmentally sustainable production, consumption and trade.
Environment and Trade Series
Environment and Trade Series
A North American approach to environmental concerns.
North American Environmental Law and Policy
North American Environmental Law and Policy Series
Publications related to the process for establishing and enforcing environmental standards.
Taking Stock - reports
Taking Stock
Series of publications on releases and transfers of pollutants in North America
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Factual Record for Submission SEM-03-003 (Lake Chapala II)
Prepared pursuant to Article 15 of theNorth American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation - 9 October 2012 (Publicly released on 22 January 2013)
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Environmental Legislation In North America: Experiences and Best Practices for Its Implementation and Adjudication
This publication brings together the proceedings of three seminars organized by the CEC on the adjudication of environmental law held in Mexico between 2005 and 2008.
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Guide for Planners and Managers to Design Resilient Marine Protected Area Networks in a Changing Climate
Climate change, resulting from both natural and anthropogenic factors, is expected to affect virtually every aspect of marine ecosystem structure and function, from community composition and biogeochemical cycling, to the prevalence of diseases.
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Advances in Mercury Substitution in Mexican Hospitals
This report highlights the different activities, achievements, lessons learned and recommendations developed and carried out during a project on the substitution of alternatives for mercury in hospitals and health care institutions in Mexico from 2007 to 2009
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Scientific Guidelines for Designing Resilient Marine Protected Area Networks in a Changing Climate
Climate change, resulting from both natural and anthropogenic factors, is expected to affect virtually every aspect of marine ecosystem structure and function from community composition and biogeochemical cycling, to the prevalence of diseases.
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North American Power Plant Air Emissions
The environmental costs and consequences of energy production are central to the discussion of sustainable development in North America.
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Crossing the border
Opportunities to Improve Sound Management of Transboundary Hazardous Waste Shipments in North America
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North American Environmental Outlook to 2030
This report examines the major forces and underlying trends likely to shape the environment of North America in 2030 and outlines nine areas where decisions today will affect our environmental future in varying degrees.
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Mexico and Emerging Carbon Markets
Investment Opportunities for Small and Medium-size Companies and the Global Climate Agenda.
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Supporting Green Markets
Environmental Labeling, Certification and Procurement Schemes in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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Measuring Consumer Interest in Mexican Shade-grown Coffee
An Assessment of the Canadian, Mexican and US Markets.
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Assessing Latin American Markets for North American Environmental Goods
Critical information as what makes multinational or North American partnerships successful.
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Putting the Pieces Together
The Status of Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers in North America.
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Status of Pollution Prevention in North America
In this report, three experts discuss current strategies and incentives for pollution prevention in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
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Status of PCB Management in North America
This paper compares current regulations, inventories and disposal services in the three NAFTA countries in order to examine regional incentives and disincentives for PCB management.
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The CEC’s 2010–2015 Strategic Plan sets out a number of five-year strategic objectives in support of each of the CEC Council’s priorities. Read more