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Thank You for Making #CEC29 a Great Success!
We would like to thank everyone who was able to join #CEC29, whether with us in Mérida, Mexico or attending virtually. During this year’s Session, the Environment Ministers of Canada, Mexico and the United States announced a sweeping set of initiatives, including: An additional US$2 million to launch a new cycle of the EJ4Climate grant program that will focus on projects supporting...
July 19, 2022
2022 CEC Ministerial Statement
“North American Environment Ministers Launch Ambitious Agenda for Environmental Cooperation” Within the framework of the free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States (CUSMA, T-MEC, USMCA) and the Environmental Cooperation Agreement, the environment ministers of Canada, Mexico and the United States convened for the 29th Council Session of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. ___________________ Mérida, Mexico, 15 July...
July 15, 2022
Environment Ministers of Canada, Mexico, United States to Meet in Mérida, Mexico for #CEC29, 14-15 July 2022
Montreal, 12 July 2022 — The Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s (CEC) 29th annual Council Session and Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) Public Forum return this year in a hybrid format, taking place in person in Mérida, Mexico as well as virtually, on 14 and 15 July 2022. Media are invited to attend #CEC29, under the theme “Community-led Environmental Education for Sustainable...
July 12, 2022
New CEC Video: What is the Submissions on Enforcement Matters Process?
Today we’re pleased to release a new video explaining the CEC’s Submissions on Enforcement Matters (SEM) process. The SEM process, under Chapter 24 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA), allows people and organizations in the three countries to raise concerns about the effective enforcement of federal environmental laws. With this video, the CEC invites the public to learn more about the SEM...
July 6, 2022
Winners of 2022 CEC Youth Innovation Challenge Announced
Montreal, 22 June 2022 — The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is proud to announce the winners of the sixth annual Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC), selected from among more than 100 submissions from Canada, Mexico and the United States. This year, three winners were selected for their innovative and impactful solutions that aim to help creative young leaders promote transformative community solutions in the recovery...
June 22, 2022
Financial Assistance Still Available for 2022 CEC Council Session in Mérida, Mexico
The deadline for financial assistance to attend the #CEC29 Council Session in Mérida, Mexico has been extended to 17 June 2022. Did you know that you can apply for financial assistance to attend the CEC’s 2022 Council Session? If you represent a non-profit organization or are an expert in environmental matters, including community-led environmental education, you are eligible to apply...
June 15, 2022
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