Tools and Resources

For more than 30 years, the CEC has developed practical tools and knowledge products, informed by science and public participation, to support decision-making and community environmental action across North America.

Data and Knowledge Platforms

Explore platforms, portals and repositories that provide access to data, information and resources on key environmental topics.

Advancing Supply Chain Transparency for Chemicals in Consumer Products

Information resources for advancing supply chain transparency (SCT) for chemicals in everyday products, including three case studies and an online interactive table that compiles relevant SCT regulations, tools and initiatives.

North American Environmental Atlas

The North American Environmental Atlas seamlessly assembles accurate cartographic data including maps, documentation, and interactive map layers at a scale of 1:10,000,000.

North American Land Change Monitoring System

A collaborative initiative between Canada, Mexico, and the United States to monitor land cover - the observed physical cover on the surface of the Earth - and its change over time.

Taking Stock

Taking Stock Online

Taking Stock Online allows users to explore North American Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) data through interactive tools and comprehensive reports.

Tools and Resources

Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste

This practical guide provides a step-by-step plan for organizations all along the food supply chain to measure food loss and waste.

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Indigenous Approaches to Freshwater Management in North America

By bringing together insights, testimonies and knowledge, this portal documents diverse Indigenous approaches, challenges and relationships to freshwater.

North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN)

NAMPAN is a network of resource agencies, marine protected areas (MPA) managers, practitioners and other relevant experts from Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Your Environment is Changing Story Map

Explore this interactive story for a better understanding of how the North American Environmental Atlas can be useful to you.

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Awareness and Action Toolkits

Discover awarness campaigns, toolkits and engagement resources designed to inform, inspire and support action by communities, organizations and individuals across North America.

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“Last Stop: The Ocean” Campaign Toolkit & Website

These campaign tools were designed to create awareness on water and trash flows and provide simple solutions for individuals to prevent and reduce land-based marine litter.

Climate Adaptation Toolkit Training Module

This toolkit contains tools to help MPA practitioners evaluate the vulnerability of their sites to climate change and identify appropriate adaptation strategies.

Food Matters Action Kit

The Food Matters Action Kit provides North American youth with dozens of easy and fun activities that have a positive impact on our environment.

Pollinators

People for Pollinators Campaign and Toolkit

This digital toolkit provides all the information needed to increase engagement of and attention to pollinator conservation across North America.

Reducing Marine Litter Through Local Action

The purpose of this toolkit is to help North American communities mobilize and coordinate efforts to reduce and prevent improperly disposed trash from becoming marine litter.

Factsheets and Briefs

Browse a collection of concise and accessible resources that highlight key information, findings and practical insights on a wide range of environmental topics.

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