Sharks and Marine Protected Areas in the Northeast Pacific
Sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras are among the most vulnerable marine species globally, with many populations experiencing significant decline due to overfishing, habitat degradation, and a lack of effective management. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) offer a promising tool for spatial conservation of these species, particularly when design is informed by shark biology, movement patterns, and […]
CEC’s Work on Migratory Bird Conservation (2015–2018)
Between 2015 and 2019, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) implemented two projects under its strategic pillar of Sustainable communities and Ecosystems, included in CEC Strategic Plan 2015–2020 (CEC 2015). The project Arctic Migratory Bird Initiative (AMBI): The Americas’ Flyway Action Plan (2015–2016) (CEC 2015a, 2016 and 2017) was developed in response to the need […]
Monitoring Efficacy: Proposed Methodology and Indicators
Flood-risk management is a major concern for coastal communities, particularly when considering sea-level rise caused by climate change. Nature-based solutions (NBS) have the potential to meet many flood-risk management objectives while also providing social, environmental, and economic co-benefits. This series of guidance documents was designed to support the uptake of NBS in coastal communities across […]
Retrofitting Existing Infrastructure
Flood-risk management is a major concern for coastal communities, particularly when considering sea-level rise caused by climate change. Nature-based solutions (NBS) have the potential to meet many flood-risk management objectives while also providing social, environmental, and economic co-benefits. This series of guidance documents was designed to support the uptake of NBS in coastal communities across […]
Geospatial Tools for North American Native Bee Inventorying and Monitoring:
Pollinators are essential to ecosystem health and food security, yet native bee populations face increasing threats from habitat loss, climate change, and land-use changes. This report explores how geospatial decision-making tools are being used across Canada, Mexico, and the United States to identify priority areas for native bee inventorying and monitoring. It highlights strategic recommendations […]
Co-Benefits
Flood-risk management is a major concern for coastal communities, particularly when considering sea-level rise caused by climate change. Nature-based solutions (NBS) have the potential to meet many flood-risk management objectives while also providing social, environmental, and economic co-benefits. This series of guidance documents was designed to support the uptake of NBS in coastal communities across […]
Monitoring Efficacy
Flood-risk management is a major concern for coastal communities, particularly when considering sea-level rise caused by climate change. Nature-based solutions (NBS) have the potential to meet many flood-risk management objectives while also providing social, environmental, and economic co-benefits. This series of guidance documents was designed to support the uptake of NBS in coastal communities across […]
Community Environmental Justice Strategies and Tools for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
The database “Community Environmental Justice Strategies and Tools for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation” provides examples of free and accessible resources and materials, as well as guidance on knowledge, experiences, and techniques that will enable communities and the general public to identify actions to address climate challenges. Under the framework of the CEJN project, climate […]
Milestone Study on Plastics Waste Management in the US and Canada — Full Report
This study examines the plastic waste value chain in Canada and the United States for thermoplastic resins or commodities—the materials most involved in the manufacture, distribution and commercialization of plastic products in the country. The publication includes an overview of related infrastructure, operational management and associated markets and documents the current state of recovery and […]
Milestone Study on Paper Waste Management in the US and Canada — Full Report
This study focuses on the treatment of post-consumer paper and cardboard waste from commercial and residential sources in Canada and the United States. This publication describes the value chain, infrastructure, handling in primary and secondary markets for paper and cardboard and documents the current state of waste recovery and recycling among the population in the […]
Milestone Study on Bioplastics Waste Management in the US & Canada — Full Report
This study provides a snapshot of the current state of bioplastics waste management in Canada and the United States 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 key actors and to […]
Milestone Study on Bioplastics Waste Management in the US & Canada — Executive Summary
This study provides a snapshot of the current state of bioplastics waste management in Canada and the United States 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 key actors and to […]