Assessing Environmental Effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The purpose of this study is to consider the environmental implications of expanded North American trade and investment under NAFTA by implementing and developing a general framework being constructed by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s NAFTA Effects Project.
Analytic Framework for Assessing the Environmental Effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) [Article10(6)(d)], directs the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), to consider on an ongoing basis the environmental effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). A NAFTA Effects Project Team was assembled to assist the CEC in designing a methodology to fulfill this mandate. The following Analytic […]
Taking Stock
This second annual Taking Stock report provides a continental picture of pollutant release and transfer (PRTR) data, based on information provided by the three governments from their domestic PRTR inventories.
North American Regional Action Plan on Mercury
The purpose of the North American Regional Action Plan (NARAP) on Mercury is to provide the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States with a path forward in their joint and differentiated efforts to reduce the exposure of North American ecosystems, fish and wildlife, and especially humans, to mercury through the prevention and reduction […]
Voluntary Measures to Ensure Environmental Compliance
In North America, we share vital natural resources, including air, oceans and rivers, mountains and forests. Together, these natural resources are the basis of a rich network of ecosystems, which sustain our livelihoods and well-being. If they are to continue being a source of future life and prosperity, these resources must be protected. This stewardship […]
Ecological Regions of North America
North America is a continent rich in diversity. Climatic types range from the polar arctic to tropical forests. Topographically, the continent contains a valley with the lowest elevation on earth and also extensive chains of tall mountains. It is blessed with rich natural resources as well as an unmatched variety of scenic natural beauty. Possessed […]
NAFTA’s Institutions
This study of the environmental potential and performance of the institutions created by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) represents a substantive contribution to Phase II of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s NAFTA Effects Project.
Long-Range Transport of Ground-Level Ozone and its Precursors
This report synthesizes the current state of knowledge with respect to ozone transport in the eastern United States and Canada.
The Demand for Environmental Education and Training in Mexico
The development of environmental education and training programs in North America is a priority for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) and is an important part of its overall objective to encourage regional cooperation and public participation in conservation and environmental protection in North America.
Taking Stock
Providing the public with information on pollutant sources and risks is recognized by all three countries of North America as an important tool for protecting human health and the environment. In 1995, the CEC’s Council of Ministers decided to create a North American Pollutant Release Inventory to help the public better understand pollutant releases in […]
A Field Guide to Monarch Caterpillars (Danaus plexippus)
This guide will aid in recognizing eggs and distinguishing larval (caterpillar) instars of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in the field.
PCB Regional Action Plan
The RAP establishes a framework for environmentally sound management and control of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in North America. PCBs are a class of persistent, toxic chemical compounds that bioaccumulate in the environment and are recognized as potential carcinogens.