Collaborative environmental work connecting science, justice, and sustainability

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Three countries working together to protect our shared environment in support of sustainable development for the benefit of present and future generations.

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International Monarch Monitoring Blitz

Every Observation Matters!

The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is a community science initiative open to anyone in North America. Each year, the Monarch Blitz takes place over a 10-day period, starting on the last Friday of July and ending on the Sunday of the following week.

International Monarch Monitoring Blitz

Who we are

A unique trinational organization advancing a regional approach to environmental cooperation and creating linkages across Canada, Mexico and the United States to address emerging and complex environmental challenges.

Strengthen the protection of the environment

Foster sustainable development

Facilitate knowledge exchange

Develop tools and resources

Promote inclusive and diverse public engagement

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CEC projects bring together experts, governments and communities to share knowledge, build capacity, pilot scalable solutions and strengthen cooperation, turning shared goals into action for North America’s environment.

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Featured Project

Using the World Cup and Large-Scale Events to Raise Awareness About the Importance of Reducing Food Waste

2025 Active Sustainable Living and Economies

Large public events (such as sports games, music concerts, and cultural celebrations that may take place at stadiums or other public gathering spaces) offer a unique opportunity for both promoting awareness of wasted food and engaging and activating a diverse crowd that might not have felt compelled to act on...

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Featured Publication

Milestone Study on Post-Consumption Bioplastics Waste Management and Secondary Markets in Mexico — Executive Summary

Transforming Recycling and Solid Waste Management in Mexico

August 10, 2026 29 pages Sustainable Living and Economies

This study provides a snapshot of the current state of bioplastics waste management in Mexico based on available data, as well as the barriers limiting its circularity and the opportunities to overcome them. The study was designed to gather useful information to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders and to provide policymakers with evidence-based recommendations for optimizing bioplastics waste management and circularity in the country.

This publication is part of the project: Transforming Recycling and Solid Waste Management in North America. The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) commissioned a series of milestone studies on the recycling and management of paper and cardboard, plastics, and bioplastics waste for Canada and the United States, and for Mexico. A pilot study on composting poly-coated fiber food packaging for Canada and the United States complements this series. Together, these publications aim to accelerate the adoption of circular economy (CE) practices and promote strategies for the sustainable management of these materials, generating economic and environmental benefits across the region.

The complete report is available in English and Spanish, but you can consult the executive summary in English, Spanish, and French.

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