Save the Date for CEC’s Council Session and JPAC Public Forum (#CEC32) To Be Held On 24–25 July 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico
Mark your calendars! The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) invites you to its 32nd annual Council Session and Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) Public Forum, taking place on 24-25 July in Mexico City.
Each year, the CEC Council Session brings together the top environmental officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States to discuss regional environmental priorities and engage with the public. On 25 July, Secretary Alicia Bárcena of Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) will host her counterparts from Canada and the United States for these critical discussions.
On 24 July, JPAC will hold a Public Forum, offering a unique opportunity for remote and in-person participants to engage in dynamic conversations on pressing environmental issues. The forum will bring together Indigenous and community leaders, subject matter experts, business leaders, youth and others to share insights and solutions for conserving and protecting North America’s biodiversity and natural resources.
#CEC32 will be open to the public, free of charge and live streamed with simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Spanish. The full agenda and registration details will be available in May.
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with environmental leaders and be part of the conversation shaping North America’s environmental future!
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About the CEC
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) was established in 1994 by the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States through the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation, a parallel environmental agreement to NAFTA. As of 2020, the CEC is recognized and maintained by the Environmental Cooperation Agreement, in parallel with the new Free Trade Agreement of North America. The CEC brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including the general public, Indigenous people, youth, nongovernmental organizations, academia, and the business sector, to seek solutions to protect North America’s shared environment while supporting sustainable development for the benefit of present and future generations
The CEC is governed and funded equally by the Government of Canada through Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Government of the United States of Mexico through the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, and the Government of the United States of America through the Environmental Protection Agency.