Network NewsApril 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:
Remember that you can also add
your own event for free. Happy Earth Day!
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
KitA
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 Kit
Biodiversity Hotspot #6: Oceanic Road
KillKiller 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
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