RCEN e-Bulletin — 14 October 2009

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October 14th, 2009

Climate Action Resources from Now to December

This October, and until the Copenhagen climate negotiations in December, groups and individuals from around the globe will be urging leaders and citizens to support a strong, fair and binding international agreement. In Canada alone, a wealth of resources exist to help you “take climate action”:
  • 350 Actions: participate in one of over 150 actions taking place in cities and towns across Canada on October 24th! Find an event near you at http://www.350.org/action-list.
  • Climate Justice Tour: organized by Climate Action Network-Canada, this Tour with Oxfam Ambassador and Bollywood film star Rahul Bose will swing by Toronto and Vancouver from October 14 to 24. More
  • KYOTOplus Video: watch and circulate this short video encouraging people to get involved in the KYOTOplus campaign.
  • Tcktcktck Song: listen to and share this song by international artists. Listen here

Help Us Plan the 2010 Annual General Assembly

Following on the success of our Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Edmonton last June, volunteers and staff at the RCEN have already begun planning for next year’s AGA. The 2010 edition will be held in Montréal, QC under the theme of biodiversity.

The 2010 AGA Planning Committee is seeking individuals to participate in 4 sub-committees that will facilitate the planning process:
  • Logistics: venue, accommodation, transport, menu, translation, etc.
  • Greening the Event: ensuring that every aspect of the event is as ecologically responsible as possible.
  • Programming: agenda, speakers, workshops, field trips, etc.
  • Marketing & Finance: media, advertising, sponsorship, funding, etc.
If you are interested in joining any of these AGA sub-committees, please contact Joséphine Hénault at [email protected], or call 613-728-9810, ext. 221.

This Week's Headlines

Call for Submissions

Share Your Story for 2010 International Year for Biological Diversity

Call for Input

Answer a Short Survey on “Access and Benefit Sharing”

Announcements

Winners of the Pan-Canadian Biodiversity Best Practices/Case Studies Contest

UNEP Opens Nominations for Champions of the Earth 2010

Apply for the 2010 Echoing Green Fellowship

Resources

New Guide Helps Canadians to Buy High-Quality Carbon Offsets

UN-HABITAT Launches Global Report: Planning Sustainable Cities

Events

Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Corporate Accountability in Canada’s Extractive Industries Operating Abroad

Transport Futures 2009:  Road Pricing & Public Acceptance Workshops

Globe 2010: Canada’s Largest Event on the Business of the Environment

Employment

University of Ottawa - Environmental Law Program Coordinator


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