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Join the Monarch Blitz’s 10th Anniversary: Every Observation Matters

Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), 23 July 2026—The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is just around the corner! From 31 July to 9 August 2026, we invite everyone across North America to head outside and search for monarch butterflies and milkweed plants.

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Resilience of Indigenous Peoples Traditional Food Systems

2024 Active Ecosystems

Food security is one of the major global challenges facing humanity today. The climate crisis and the depletion of natural resources have put an increased strain on food production. Therefore, promoting and ensuring diverse and sustainable food systems that contribute to human well-being and avoid the deterioration of nature are...

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Trinational workshop for the creation of a Communities for Environmental Justice Network

Executive Summary

September 23, 2024 4 pages

In September 2021, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) launched the Communities for Environmental Justice Network (CEJN) project. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of North American Indigenous, local, disproportionately impacted, marginalized, and/or underserved communities to address environmental justice concerns in the context of climate change. The project supports the creation of a trinational network to facilitate the exchange of community-based expertise, lessons learned, and practical guidance between network participants. Project development is guided by the CEJN Steering Committee, consisting of representatives and experts appointed by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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Executive Summary Trinaltional Workshop CEJN

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We conduct research, provide tools and training, and provide a unique space for decision-makers and the public to engage on environmental policy issues affecting the North American region.

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