| Network News April 14th, 2010 April 22 is Earth Day – Join an Event near You! Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by getting together with friends, family and co-workers. Mark the occasion by participating in one of the many events being organized by environmental groups across the country! Here’s how you can find one:
Caucus Elections: Take an Active Role in Leading Your Caucus Attention all RCEN members! Steering Committee elections are now underway for 10 of our national caucuses. This is your chance to take an active role in shaping your caucus' activities and making decisions that will directly benefit your peers and ultimately, the success of our Network. Any member of the RCEN can apply from now until April 27th. More… Download our International Year of Biodiversity Tool Kit A practical resource for both organizations and indi  viduals, the IYB Tool Kit features: tips on how to get involved locally for biodiversity protection; accessible information about the Convention on Biological Diversity; presentations on the Green Wave and more. Download the IYB Tool KitBiodiversity Hotspot #6: Oceanic Road Kill Killer whales are found in oceans all over the world, from arctic to tropical waters. They live in pods of 40-50 individuals, can live to be 50-80yrs old and have no natural predators. They are also intelligent and deadly hunters. Yet somehow the whales, also know as orcas, find themselves on the Species at Risk Act list. How is this happening? More… |
This Week's Headlines:
Calls for Participation: David Suzuki Foundation asks Canadians: What's inside your cosmetics? Comment on Proposed Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations Announcements: Environment Canada Report on Plans and Priorities for 2010-2011 Natural Step Canada’s Sustainability for Leaders Course Nominate Yourself for a Speaking Role at the UN General Assembly Delegate Selection - Policy Dialogue on the Way Forward on Climate Change Internationally Action Alerts: Climate Action Network – G8/G20 Campaign Mobilization is Underway Green Communities Canada – Keep the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program Alive Resources: New issue of the Philanthropist now available Events: 17th Annual International Conference on the St. Lawrence River / Great Lakes Ecosystem Participate in Healthy Schools Day in Canada on April 26th Employment: NL Environment Network - Executive Director |
