News
Search
Keywords
Categories
Update on submissions filed with the CEC Secretariat
Montreal, 1 June 2018—The Submission on Enforcement Matters (SEM) process of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is moving forward with submissions that have been filed recently with the CEC Secretariat. Alberta Tailings Ponds II Update: On 19 April 2018, the Secretariat recommended that Submission SEM-17-001 (Alberta Tailings Ponds II) warrants the development of a factual record. The Submitters assert...
April 27, 2017
We want to hear from you! CEC Joint Public Advisory Committee calls for comments on CEC’s proposed 2017-2018 projects
To view the public consultation page, click here. Montreal, 7 March 2017—The Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is requesting public input on the CEC's proposed Operational Plan for 2017–2018. The CEC's Operational Plan outlines cooperative actions to protect and enhance North America’s environment. It is focused on priorities established by the CEC Council,...
March 8, 2017
UPDATE: Panelists announced for the CEC’s public forum on food and organic waste
Montreal, 2 March 2017—Join the Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) and leading waste reduction experts on March 23 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, for a free public meeting on Reducing and managing food and organic waste streams in North America. North America stands out from other developed regions with some of the most food wasted...
March 2, 2017
The CEC welcomes new Council member Scott Pruitt
Montreal, 27 February 2017—The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) welcomes Scott Pruitt as a new member of its Council. Pruitt was confirmed on 17 February 2017 as the 14th United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator. Administrator Pruitt joins the other two current members of the Council: Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Mexico’s Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, and Catherine McKenna,...
February 27, 2017
How green is your dream? Commission for Environmental Cooperation Launches Youth Innovation Challenge
Enter crowdsourcing initiative to compete for C$5,000 in seed funding and personally present your green growth idea to North American environmental leaders in Prince Edward Island, Canada Montreal, 21 February 2017—Show us what you’ve got! North American leaders are calling on youth to champion bold ideas for green growth to address the complex sustainability challenges we currently face. Visit <http://cec.ideascale.com/>...
February 21, 2017
Join CEC advisory committee meeting on reducing food and organic waste streams
Registration now open: Come to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, or join via live webcast Montreal, 3 February 2017—On 23 March 2017, the CEC’s Joint Public Advisory Committee invites you to join their public meeting, virtually or in-person, to discuss challenges and opportunities for Reducing and managing food and organic waste streams in North America. Canada, Mexico and the United States...
February 3, 2017
Contact
Georgina O’Farrill
Head, Communications, Outreach and Engagement