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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.
Topics
Climate Change
Supporting emissions reduction and helping communities adapt to extreme weather events
Environmental Justice
The pursuit of environmental justice (EJ) aims to address historical inequities, marginalization and discrimination in how environmental benefits and burdens are enjoyed or suffered by certain communities.
Ecosystems
Working with communities to conserve and restore North America's terrestrial and marine ecosystems and priority species
Enforcement
Supporting enforcement and compliance with domestic environmental law and with multilateral environmental agreements
Green Growth
Innovative joint approaches to support sustainable economic development, trade and consumption
Pollutants
Promoting clean air, water and land through prevention, reductions, and sound management of pollutant releases, toxic chemicals and hazardous waste
Youth Engagement
Over the years, the CEC has been committed to youth engagement and the efforts supported have provided youth with opportunities to raise awareness, provide tangible, sustainable, and innovative solutions for environmental issues in their communities, and influence CEC’s strategies, projects, and initiatives.
Featured Project
Scoping Project on a North American Center for Informed Substitution
2023 Active Pollutants
Featured Publication
Supply Chain Energy Efficiency through ISO 50001: A How-to Guide for Your Company
July 17, 2024 56 pages Green Growth
This guide is intended to guide original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and supplier organizations in establishing and institutionalizing the organizational structures and management systems needed to effectively and efficiently achieve their desired energy performance goals and objectives. Central to this approach is the recognition that the ISO 50001 Energy Management System is internationally recognized as the best vehicle to drive continual improvement in energy performance and achieve long-term results. As such, energy end-user organizations and their supply chains are provided with the necessary information, strategies, and access to detailed training and tools to successfully implement ISO 50001.
Work With Us
Support the Development of a Business Continuity Plan for the CEC
Consultant Opportunities
Deadline: May 13, 2025 11:59pm
Salary/Budget: C$30,000.00 (Canadian dollars)
Location: The consultant will work in their own offices.
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What We Do
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.