Montreal, 19 May 2016—Join the Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) on 14 June in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, for a public forum on biodiversity and climate change from an environmental and economic perspective. Public participation at the JPAC forum on 14 June and the 23rd annual Regular Session of the CEC’s governing Council on 15...
May 19, 2016
New case studies showcase innovative ways to conserve and restore native grasslands Montreal, 12 May 2016—The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has published new case studies via its Grasslands Beneficial Management Practices Online Tool that offer tangible solutions to the challenge of conserving native grasslands while sustaining ranchers’ livelihoods. The North American grasslands are the only shared, contiguous terrestrial ecoregion...
May 12, 2016
Montreal, 10 May 2016—The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has expanded its photo contest for youth across North America to include a wider age group. The CEC North American Youth Photo Challenge is now open to North American youth aged 12 to 26. If you are an amateur photographer, send us a photo that captures the natural beauty of your surroundings, whether...
May 10, 2016
Guide outlines steps for implementing an integrated design and delivery (IDD) process for green buildings Montreal, 2 May 2016—The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has a new guide on how to lower the environmental impact and cost of construction projects. Improving Green Building Construction in North America: Guide to Integrated Design and Delivery promotes better green building practices. Buildings in...
May 2, 2016
Participate at the meeting in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, in person or via webcast Montreal, 28 April 2016—On 14–15 June 2016, Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Mexico’s Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), will host United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy and Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, at the 23rd annual Regular...
April 28, 2016
Pilot program will help companies cut energy costs and carbon emissions Montreal, 27 April 2016—Nine North American companies have joined a Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) pilot program to accelerate their adoption of international energy performance standards that will help them reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. 3M, ArcelorMittal, BMW, Cargill, Cummins, Ingersoll Rand, Intertape Polymer Group, New...
April 27, 2016
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Georgina O’Farrill
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