| Network News July 7th, 2010 RCEN Funding Issues and National Office Update Due to reduced funding from Environment Canada and temporary cash-flow issues, the RCEN National Office will be operating on skeleton staff effective this Friday, July 9th and for the next two weeks, or until core funding has been confirmed. If you would like to assist us in this difficult time, please write a letter of support to the Minister of the Environment describing how the existence of the RCEN is important to the work of your organisation. Please copy us in whatever communications you send. Thank you for your support and understanding, - The RCEN National Office Staff Contact information: Minister of the Environment and Canadian Environmental Network Biodiversity Report: Gap Analysis and ENGO Consultation Paper on Major Issues Related to COP-10 In advance of the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP-10) to the Convention on Biological Diversity this October, the RCEN is producing a suite of papers consolidating environmental NGO views and priorities related to issues on the agenda of COP-10. This first paper, entitled ENGO Consultation on COP-10 Issues & Gap Analysis of the Canadian Implementation of the CBD Strategic Plan, looks at some of the more important thematic issues that are being addressed within the official COP-10 agenda, while identifying gaps in outreach and biodiversity sustainable use strategies and concludes with recommendations to improve civil society engagement to reduce biodiversity loss. Apply Now to Be a Youth Panellist at the RCEN 2010 Conference! The deadline to apply as a youth panellist to the RCEN 2010 Conference has been extended to July 18th, 2010 at midnight, Pacific Time. The RCEN’s annual conference is a great opportunity for youth to make their voice heard at a national event. More information |
This Week's Headlines:
Call for Proposals: International Seed Treaty Benefit-sharing Fund Announcements: Sierra Youth Coalition – 2010 Youth Action Gatherings IPCC Scholarship Programme Delegate Selection - ENGO Paper on the Development of Domestic ABS Policy Delegate Selection – Consultation on Proposed Risk Management Measures for Siloxanes D4 and D5 Resources: Climate Action Network’s Climate Change Calendar The Living Water Policy Project NRTEE Report on Industrial Use of Canada’s Water by Natural Resource Sectors Events:  Jobs: Sierra Club - Atlantic Canada Chapter - EcoBuddies Coordinator CCIC - Communications/ Advocacy and Membership Outreach Officer G3E – Coordinator, Educational Programs More at jobs.rcen.ca |
