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North America’s Environmental Leaders to Convene in Mexico City on 24-25 July for CEC’s 32nd Council Session and JPAC Public Forum (#CEC32)

Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), 29 May 2025 — The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) will hold its 32nd annual Council Session and Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) Public Forum on 24-25 July 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico, under the theme “Nexus Between Circular Economy and Nature-based Solutions in North America.” The event will bring together the top environmental officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States, Indigenous and community leaders,...

May 29, 2025

On 4 June, Join Our Webinar: The Impact of Pollution and Biodiversity Loss on Women

During this facilitated discussion, leading women experts will explore the deep connection between women and the environment. They’ll examine how environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, pollution and extreme events affect women’s access to clean air, water and food, and how these challenges directly impact their health and livelihoods. Hear from experts from across North America and learn how supporting women and...

May 21, 2025

On 14 and 22 May, Join Our Webinars: Nature-based Solutions (NBS): From Theory to Practice – Reducing Flood Risks in Coastal Communities

All over the world, coastal flood risks are escalating due to land-use changes, ecosystem loss or transformation, population growth in coastal zones, sea-level rise, changes in the frequency and severity of storms and ageing flood-protection infrastructure. Tides and storm-driven flooding are increasingly damaging homes and infrastructure, and generally disrupting coastal communities and their economies. Nature-based solutions can increase the resilience...

May 6, 2025

Sonora Railway Project: CEC Secretariat recommends the preparation of a factual record pursuant to USMCA/CUSMA chapter 24

Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), 24 April 2025—The Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has notified the Council and the USMCA/CUSMA Environment Committee that it recommends the preparation of a factual record to analyze whether environmental laws are being effectively enforced with regard to the preventive nature of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure, the protection of protected natural areas (PNA), and access to environmental...

April 24, 2025

Save the Date for CEC’s Council Session and JPAC Public Forum (#CEC32) To Be Held On 24–25 July 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico

Each year, the CEC Council Session brings together the top environmental officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States to discuss regional environmental priorities and engage with the public. On 25 July, Secretary Alicia Bárcena of Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) will host her counterparts from Canada and the United States for these critical discussions. On 24...

April 3, 2025

From Waste to Wellness: Don’t Miss the CEC and Partners Food Waste Prevention Week Webinar!

The disposal of food waste in landfills produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas many times more potent than carbon dioxide. Food loss and waste also have environmental and socio-economic impacts, including economic and biodiversity loss, as well as public health issues. Preventing food from becoming waste in the first place is one of the most impactful actions we can all...

March 27, 2025