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International collaboration between Canada, Mexico and the United States on environmental issues of common interest

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CEC’s Generation of Environmental Leaders Program Now Open to North American Youth!

Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), 22 November 2024 — Calling all youth in Canada, Mexico and the United States! Are you ready to act now to support North American communities and preserve our shared waters, lands and air?

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Generation of Environmental Leaders Program - gelp now open

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Reduction of Marine Litter

2021 Active Ecosystems

Marine litter is a growing problem that negatively affects economies, threatens ecosystems, and poses a potential risk to human health. It is estimated that 80% of marine litter originates from land-based sources, often due to the improper disposal of items or uncollected waste that becomes litter and travels through watersheds...

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Reduction of Marine Litter

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Identify and Protect Potential Refugia

An Adaptation Brief

January 7, 2022 4 pages Ecosystems

# 35 in Top Publications

The Adaptation Briefs demonstrate how different adaptation strategies reduce vulnerabilities to key climate stressors and include case studies where these strategies have been implemented. The briefs complement the Climate Adaptation Toolkit, which contains tools to help MPA practitioners evaluate the vulnerability of their sites to climate change and identify appropriate adaptation strategies.

This brief highlights examples of adaptation actions that identify and protect potential refugia.

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2025 Legal Internships
Internship Opportunities

Deadline: January 15, 2025 5:00pm

Salary/Budget: The CEC will provide a stipend of CAD$3,300 to successful candidates.
Location: CEC’s Headquarters Office in Montreal, Canada or remotely.

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