ENGO Engagement in Consultations on the proposed guideline for MAPBAP Acetate

Closed: Call for Delegates

The Environmental Release Guideline for MAPBAP acetate is a risk management tool to limit releases to water from facilities manufacturing, processing and using MAPBAP acetate or products containing MAPBAP acetate.
Meetings will be held on March 13, 2012 (Montréal, in French) and on March 15, 2012 (Gatineau/Ottawa, in English), to present an opportunity for stakeholders to provide their comments on the development of the proposed Guideline. Read more

Registration for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) invites ENGOs to nominate delegates interested in representing civil society at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), taking place between June 20-22, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more

Environmental Groups Support Environmental Commissioner’s Call for Transparency: Open Data and Better Public Consultations Needed

December 14, 2011

OTTAWA—Environmental groups are pleased that the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD)’s report emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability, and the need to better integrate scientific knowledge into federal decision making. The groups argue that public consultations need to be meaningful, and supported by open data. Read more

Public Appeal: Call for Action and Contributions

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) needs your support to continue providing a voice to 640 community organizations that conserve and enhance our country’s natural environment. Please consider making a secure online contribution and appealing for the restoration of our 34-year financing arrangement with Environment Canada (click here)