End-of-Summer Blues?
Recharge your batteries this September in Montreal
The 2010 RCEN Conference on the Environment is the place to meet Canada's most passionate environmentalists in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Make lasting connections, share your experiences and join the discussion on biodiversity and the values of ecosystem services. Register online today
 Friday, September 17th
National Water Policy Forum: The RCEN's Water Caucus will host this forum on strategies and collaborative opportunities towards meaningful progress on national water issues.
Experiences & Effectiveness in Environmental Assessment: Join this roundtable discussion on the provincial and federal environmental assessment roles, with specific case examples.
Saturday, September 18th
Your chance to exchange with members of the RCEN’s 11 issue-based caucuses and learn about their valuable work through a series of public presentations:
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Presentation from the RCEN's Nuclear Working Group
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Traditional Knowledge, Access and Benefit Sharing of Biodiversity
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The Implications of Urbanization on Human Health & the Environment
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The UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries
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The Impacts of Mining & MMER Schedule II on Biodiversity and Aquatic Environments
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Screening of the film "Submission" by the Toxics Caucus
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Youth Caucus Cross-Sector Examination Workshop
Gala Event: An evening of fine dining, awards and music, with guest speakers Elizabeth Dowdeswell and Ahmed Djoghlaf.
Sunday, September 19th
Conserving Biodiversity Pays: The Values of Ecosystem Services
Join environmental NGOs, government, industry, First Nations and youth as they discuss how conserving biodiversity pays—now and for the future.
 Plenary Sessions:
Perspectives on Biodiversity - The Values of Ecosystem Services
Visions of the Saint Lawrence in 2021
Panels:
Payments for Environmental Services: A Solution for Greener Farming?
The Oil Sands, the Boreal Forest & Biodiversity from an Aboriginal Perspective
Workshops:
Nature Deficit Disorder
Briefing on the Convention on Biological Diversity and COP-10
Sustainable Consumption and Production
Since 1977, the RCEN’s annual gathering has helped Canadians from all walks of life understand environmental issues and make lasting connections.
This year's bilingual Conference will take place at the Grand Plaza Montréal Centre-Ville, located in downtown Montreal.
Don't miss out! Register online today
This event made possible with the generous support of:
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