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EJ4Climate Grant Program Now Open: US$1.5M Available for Education, Environmental Justice, Climate Adaptation
Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), 26 September 2024—The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is excited to announce that the fourth cycle of the US$1.5 million Environmental Justice for Climate (EJ4Climate) Grant Program is now open for applications for projects on “Community-led education programs to increase environmental justice and climate adaptation knowledge,” with up to C$175,000 in grant funding available for recipients.
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
Strengthening the Implementation and Effective Enforcement of CITES for Timber in North America
2021 Active Enforcement
Featured Publication
Central de Abasto – Mexico City (CEDA)
Understanding food loss and waste at the world’s largest market
January 4, 2022 5 pages Green Growth
The Central de Abasto, located in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City, is the world’s largest wholesale market, covering 3.27 km2 of land area, making it larger than the country of Monaco, and handling over 30,000 tonnes of merchandise each day. The market houses more than 2,000 businesses, employing more than 70,000 people and serving more than 300,000 customers daily. Thirty-five percent of all food consumed in Mexico is sold through the Central de Abasto.
Work With Us
Producing a report summarizing existing programs aimed at raising consumers’ awareness of sustainable forest management and illegal logging in North America
Consultant Opportunities
Deadline: October 31, 2024 12:00pm (Extended)
Salary/Budget: The budget will not exceed C$75,000.00 (Canadian dollars)
Recruitment of an Intern to Conduct a Comprehensive Analysis on the Private Sector’s Role in Environmental Protection and Climate Change Action
Internship Opportunities
Deadline: November 13, 2024 5:00pm
Salary/Budget: C$2,800 per month
Location: Hybrid, in-office for residents of the Montreal area (remote/virtual participation possible)
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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.