Network NewsMarch 17th, 2010 Reactions to the 2010 BudgetSince being tabled on March 4th, the 2010 Federal Budget has been widely discussed within the environmental NGO community, with many groups expressing disappointment, several calling it a missed opportunity and others highlighting some positive investments for the environment. For informational purposes, the RCEN has assembled a list of responses to the 2010 Budget and what it means for the environment, environmental assessments and non-profits in general. Read more Biodiversity Hotspot #4: In A World Where Intact Wilderness is RareThe Yukon’s Peel River watershed is one of the largest and most beautiful intact natural areas left in North America. Most of the 68,000 km2 watershed is pristine, and is home to species that are rare or threatened elsewhere. The watershed is also an ancient cultural landscape and an important fish and wildlife harvesting area for First Nations. Mining and oil and gas extraction threaten to fragment this stunning landscape and harm its delicate ecological balance. Read More Youth Caucus Logo ContestThe RCEN Youth Caucus is looking for a new logo - you can help…and win big! The deadline for submissions is April 5th. Read more RCEN 2010 Annual Conference“Conserving Biodiversity Pays: The Values of Ecosystem Services” September 17-19, Montreal, QC |
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RCEN e-Bulletin — 17 March 2010
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Submitted by AEN on March 4, 2010 - 11:15.Network News
March 3rd, 2010
RCEN Corporate Social Responsibility Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
From March 3-4, the RCEN will be coordinating a multi-stakeholder dialogue on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Ottawa. In addition to the one-day dialogue, this project will help create a discussion paper on CSR in the extractive sector from a Canadian ENGO perspective. It will also permit members of our International Program Caucus to meet in order to develop a Canadian ENGO approach to promoting CSR to support sustainable livelihoods. More
Youth Caucus Announces New Mission and Mandate
The RCEN Youth Caucus is happy to announce its new mission and mandate, as chosen by members of its steering committee and other youth involved in the caucus’ activities. The new mission is to support Canadian youth by facilitating and promoting opportunities for them to meaningfully engage in environmental and sustainability initiatives.
The caucus has also released its Youth Mini-Consultation Report, which identifies the strengths and areas for improvement in the national youth environmental movement. Read the Report
Biodiversity Hotspot: Phytoplankton! The Foundation of the Ocean Food Chain
Marine phytoplankton are tiny unicellular marine creatures,
of which there are about 5000 different species. Like plants, they use
photosynthesis and minerals dissolved in the water to produce energy. Each
individual phytoplankton is too small to be seen with the human eye but together
they form blooms visible from space. More
RCEN 2010 Annual Conference
“Conserving Biodiversity Pays: The Values of Ecosystem Services”
September 17-19, Montreal, QC
RCEN e-Bulletin — 17 February 2010
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Network NewsFebruary 17th, 2010 Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter
Whether you’re a
Facebook junkie or a manic tweeter, the RCEN wants to connect with you.
We don’t judge. Visit our Facebook page to view RCEN photos and videos,
start a discussion on an environmental issue in your area or post a
message on our wall.
 Follow us Old Planet, New Actions: Discover the Youth Caucus NewsletterThat’s right - the RCEN Youth Caucus now has its own newsletter! Intended for young Canadians under thirty, ‘Old Planet, New Actions’ shares the latest information on youth-friendly environmental initiatives across Canada and beyond. Sign up today by sending an email to marie-pierre [at] cen-rce [dot] org. Want a sneak peek before signing up? Read the latest edition Biodiversity Hotspots: Graveyard of the North Atlantic… or not?
RCEN 2010 Annual Conference
“Conserving Biodiversity Pays: The Values of Ecosystem Services” |
This Week’s Headlines
Calls for Delegates Seeking ENGO Participation in International Biodiversity Day Activities ENGO Participation in the Food Regulatory Advisory Committee Parks Canada’s National Assessment of Mountain Biking Calls for Participation
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises Review
Announcements Green Budget Coalition Prioritizes 3 Budget Actions Delegate Selection – Researcher-Writer and Editor for a CSD ENGO Priorities Paper Delegate Selection - Renewal of the Federal Agenda for the Reduction of VOCs from Consumer and Commercial Products Resources Docs Talk: A blog on your health and the environment Canadian School Eco-Fundraising Program New Report on “The Challenges of Environmental Mainstreaming” Ideal North’s Online ENGO Donation Program Events Start Organizing for the 2012 Earth Summit
Employment |
Sable
Island, a remote sandbar island 150km off the Nova Scotian Coast, has
been dubbed the “graveyard of the North Atlantic” because of the over
350 shipwrecks it has caused. While humans and some of our favourite
furry mammals have not had much luck living on the island, it is home
to 17 plant species and 600 invertebrates! RCEN e-Bulletin — 3 February 2010
Submitted by AEN on February 4, 2010 - 16:30.Network News
February 3rd, 2010
Mark Your Calendars: the RCEN’s 2010 Conference is this September 17-19
The RCEN is pleased to announce that its 2010 Annual General Assembly and Conference on the Environment will be held in Montreal, from September 17-19.
The theme of this year’s event is “Conserving Biodiversity Pays: The Values of Ecosystem Services”. The organizing committee is working hard to deliver an even bigger and better event than last year’s successful AGA in Edmonton! We’ll be in touch with more details soon. In the meantime, visit our 2010 Annual Conference website to learn more about this year’s theme.
Attention Biodiversity Fans… Bookmark this Site!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the RCEN’s International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) website. The site features a regularly updated news feed, with the latest information from Environment Canada, the Convention on Biological Diversity and other interesting articles. The new website also includes links to biodiversity and IYB-related information, educational resources and materials produced by the RCEN, such as the Best Practices Handbook. You can also sign up for our Biodiversity Buzz newsletter!
Biodiversity Hotspots: Meat eating plants and over 50 species of butterflies—in Northern Ontario!? Read more
If you wish to share a story about a biodiversity hotspot in your area, please send a short paragraph to jessie [at] cen-rce [dot] org.
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RCEN e-Bulletin — 20 January 2010
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Network NewsJanuary 20th, 2010 RCEN Biodiversity Best Practices Handbook Available Online!
This handbook features twelve projects from within seven of Canada’s terrestrial ecozones that were selected as representative best practices of what environmental NGOs are doing to help increase or protect biodiversity from coast to coast to coast. The handbook is a public document that we encourage you to download, print, link to, post and generally to make as much use of as possible! A limited number of print copies will be available soon. Read more… Help us Improve our WebsiteWe are currently conducting an evaluation of the RCEN website and e-Bulletin. Please take 5 minutes to share your feedback and ideas so that we can improve our online presence. Complete the survey… |
This Week’s Headlines
Calls for Delegates Workshop on Canada’s Engagement in the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership Renewal of the Federal Agenda for the Reduction of VOCs from Consumer and Commercial Products ENGO/Youth Delegates to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) Researcher-Writer and Editor for a CSD ENGO Priorities Paper
Announcements OCIC – Call for Submissions on International Cooperation A Carbon Audit and Reduction Program for Non-Profits Resources Environment Canada CESI NewsletterEvents CIELAP - Managing the Regulatory Function Course Transport Canada – Transport Demand Management Social Marketing Webinars
Employment USC Canada - Program Officer, Public Engagement Coady International Institute - Youth In Partnership International Internship Program |
The RCEN e-Bulletin — 6 January 2010
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Network NewsJanuary 6th, 2010 Launch of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity
The United Nations declared 2010
as the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) to highlight the crucial role
that biodiversity plays The RCEN Biodiversity Caucus will use this opportunity to engage Canadian civil society on key biodiversity issues through education, public awareness and participatory policy processes. In honour of the International Year, biodiversity has also been chosen as the theme for the RCEN 2010 Annual Conference on the Environment. For more information, visit the Biodiversity Caucus webpage. Saskatchewan Activist Isabel Muzichuk MournedIsabel Muzichuk, an active member of the RCEN Water, Fisheries and Oceans Caucus Steering Committee, passed away on December 8th after a brief illness. Isabel was one of the first and most active people in Saskatchewan to oppose industrial hog barns. She was also highly involved on the Saskatchewan Environmental Network’s Board of Directors. The RCEN offers its sincerest condolences to her family and friends. To sign or view the guestbook for Isabel, please visit here. |
This Week’s Headlines
Announcements Every Day Heroes Film Competition Alan Thomas Fellowship to Promote Civil Society and Voluntary Action Friends of the Earth’s Climate Change Lawsuit Goes to Supreme Court Resources Report - Boreal Forests Likely Not to Adapt to Climate Change New Report on Urban Transit in Canada Events Protecting and Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems through Government and Community ActionGrowing the Green Economy: Practical Solutions for Sustainable Communities Exploring cultural and practical diversity for environmental learning Registration Now Open for the McGill Water Conference
Employment Pembina Institute - Electricity Policy Analyst, Alberta Energy Solutions Program |
in supporting all life on Earth, including our own. RCEN e-Bulletin — 9 December 2009
Submitted by AEN on December 10, 2009 - 13:13.
Network NewsDecember 9th, 2009 Weekend of Global Action: December 11-14World leaders are meeting in Copenhagen over the next two weeks to negotiate a new global climate agreement. From December 11-14, environmental organizations and individual Canadians are organizing events across the country to push for a “real deal” in Copenhagen. Several RCEN members groups are involved in organizing these events and are depending on volunteers’ passion, time and resources to increase the impact of their actions. For more information about these activities, please visit Climate Action Network Canada’s website. Happy Holidays from the RCEN!The Canadian Environmental Network would like to wish happy holidays to its members and all readers of the e-Bulletin. Please note that the RCEN national office will be closed from December 24th to January 3rd. The next edition of the e-Bulletin will be published on January 6th… 2010! |
This Week’s HeadlinesENGO Reviewers for MEND Steering Committee Reports and Research Papers Apply Now for 2010 Toyota Earth Day Scholarships Tree Canada’s Focus on Forests Teaching Guide Action Alerts Clean Annapolis River Project – ACAP Network Seeks to Renew Partnership AgreementsResources Greenpeace Report: Failed Audits, Destructive Logging in Canada’s Boreal Forest What is The Story of Cap & Trade? Environmental Regulations in Plain Language Events Webinar on Building Model Green Communities 29th Annual Guelph Organic Conference Environmental Technology Trade Show in Quebec |
RCEN e-Bulletin — 25 November 2009
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Network NewsNovember 25th, 2009RCEN establishes a Strong Partnership with the UN Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity On
November 10th, the RCEN and the United Nations Secretariat of the
Convention on Biological Diversity signed a memorandum of understanding
which will establish a collaborative framework between the two
partners. This new partnership will promote greater awareness of the
Convention on Biological Diversity amongst civil-society organizations
in Canada and abroad. Read more…Apply for Two Youth Eco-Internships until Nov. 27th!The RCEN is pleased to offer two internship opportunities to Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 30. Through the YMCA/YWCA’s Youth Eco-Internship Program, we are seeking one Youth Caucus Intern and one Biodiversity Caucus Intern to support these growing caucuses. For details related to these positions, go to http://www.cen-rce.org/eng/jobs.html. The deadline for applications has been extended to November 27th. Sierra Club Welcomes New Executive DirectorThe Sierra Club of Canada (SCC) has announced the appointment of John Bennett to the position of Executive Director. From 1998-2006, Mr. Bennett spearheaded SCC’s global warming campaign. The RCEN wishes him all the best in this new position. Read John Bennett’s extended profile. |
This Week’s HeadlinesJoin the RCEN Agriculture Caucus Steering Committee
Announcements Navigable Waters Protection Act Regulatory Development Trees By the Shore - Communities encouraged to Apply Now to New Planting Program CBC Documentary: Can we get rich…. and save our planet too? Action Alerts Sierra Club of Canada – Sign-on to Letter Regarding the Darlington New Nuclear Plant’s Review Panel 12dec09.dk – Support the Planet First–People First Demonstration in Copenhagen Les amis de la vallée du Saint-Laurent - Sign the petition to declare the river a national heritage site Resources Study Investigates Cancer-Environmental Connection in NB Communities IISD - A Sustainable Development Roadmap for the WTO The Pembina Institute - Environmental Policy Analyst Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition - Executive Director For Climate’s Sake – Capacity Building Development Coordinator |
RCEN e-Bulletin — 12 November 2009
Submitted by AEN on November 12, 2009 - 17:17.
Network NewsNovember 12th, 2009 Youth Eco Internships at the RCENThe RCEN is pleased to offer two internship opportunities to Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 30. Through the YMCA/YWCA’s Youth Eco Internship Program, we are seeking one Youth Caucus Intern and one Biodiversity Caucus Intern to support these growing caucuses. Both positions will be based in Ottawa. For details related to these positions, go to http://www.cen-rce.org/eng/jobs.html. The deadline for applications is November 20th, 2009. A Snapshot of ENGO Biodiversity Activities in CanadaRead about some of the great biodiversity-related activities happening across the country!
From
Newfoundland to the Yukon, environmental NGOs have sent us examples of their
most innovative work related to the conservation, sustainable use, and awareness
of biodiversity. Our Ottawa Office has moved!Please note that the RCEN National Office has moved. Our mailing address is now:
39 McArthur Avenue, Level 1-1 Thank you for updating your lists. |
This Week’s HeadlinesEcoLogo Seeking Comments on Renewable Low-Impact Electricity Products Standard Fall Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentNew CEC study to provide roadmap for sustainable freight transportation Delegate Selection – Bisphenol A Proposed Regulations Consultation Action Alerts Moms Against Climate Change - Take Three Minutes. Make Your Kids ProudResources
Global
Forest Watch – New Reports on Tar Sands Impacts in Alberta
WWF
Canada - Are we giving up Ice for Oil? Canadian Council for International Co-operation - Administrative Assistant |
RCEN e-Bulletin — 28 October 2009
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Network NewsOctober 28th, 2009 A Snapshot of ENGO Biodiversity Activities in CanadaRead about some of the wonderful biodiversity-related activities happening across the country! From Newfoundland to the Yukon, environmental NGOs have sent us examples of their most innovative work related to the conservation, sustainable use, and awareness of biodiversity. These submissions from RCEN members were gathered during our “Pan-Canadian Biodiversity Best Practices/Case Studies Contest”. Read More … The RCEN National Office is Moving!Please note that our office will be moving on October 30th. We are pleased to be moving in with Oxfam Canada, in their LEED-certified building near the Rideau River, just east of downtown Ottawa. Our new mailing address is: 39 McArthur Avenue, Level 1-1 All other contact information will remain the same. Thank you for updating your lists. |
This Week’s HeadlinesBisphenol A (CAS 80-05-7) Proposed Regulations Consultation Office of Consumer Affairs - Call for Submissions 2010-2011
Charting Adaptation to Climate Change Using Agrobiodiversity Towards a World Summit on Sustainable Development 2012 Action Alerts ForestEthics - Tell McGuinty: “Save the ‘Bou!” Sign CPAWS Pledge to “Make Forests Count!”
Pembina Institute - Communications Lead (Calgary) |
