Engaging Local Communities to Prevent, Reduce and Retrieve Ghost Gear in North America
December 9, 2025 Public
Every year an estimated 640,000 tonnes of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG)—commonly referred to as ghost gear—enter the ocean, harming marine life, reducing fish stocks and impacting livelihoods. Since 2022, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has partnered with the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) to engage local communities to prevent, reduce, and retrieve ghost gear, and to build knowledge that will advance responsible management of active and end-of-life fishing gear.
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December 9, 2025 - 1:00-2:00 PM ET Public
Engaging Local Communities to Prevent, Reduce and Retrieve Ghost Gear in North America
Every year an estimated 640,000 tonnes of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG)—commonly referred to as ghost gear—enter the...
December 2, 2025 - 9:00 – 17:00 Eastern Standard Time Public
JPAC Public Forum: Regenerating North America’s Future
North America is increasingly affected by persistent environmental pollutants—including pesticides, forever chemicals (PFAS) and microplastics—that accumulate in soils, water, air...
November 20, 2025 - 1:00 pm-2:00 pm ET Public
New Guides to Support the Uptake of Nature-based Solutions to Reduce Flood Risks in Coastal Communities
Join us for the launch of the new CEC guides on Nature-based Solutions (NBS), a set of four new publications...
18 November 2025
20 November 2025
25 November 2025
Public
2025 Youth Engagement Week Webinar Series: Youth Breaking Silos
Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and intergenerational collaboration? Join us for the 2025 Youth Engagement Week! Themed “Youth Breaking...
From 28 to 30 October 2025 Private
Air Quality Improvement for Environmental Justice: Project partners meeting
This meeting will bring together the community organizations and experts involved in the project to share their progress and experiences...
2 October 2025
23 October 2025
12 November 2025
Public
Building Community Resilience in North America Webinar Series
Join the Commission for Environmental Cooperation for a webinar series on community resilience and adaptation in North America. This three-part...
24 and 25 July, 2025 Public
#CEC32: 32nd Annual Council Session and JPAC Public Forum
Mark your calendar for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s (CEC) 32nd annual Council Session and Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) Public...
July 23, 2025 Private
North American Land Change Monitoring System (NALCMS) Group Meeting
Discussion on the recent NALCMS publication, latest updates of the North American Land Cover products, and future activities of the...
July 8, 2025 - 3:00–4:30 PM ET Public
What Businesses Need to Know: Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future in North America
Join the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) for an insightful conversation on how Circular Economy can drive innovation, efficiency and...