1.

Calls For Delegates

1. Seventh Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests
2. Fifteenth Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development
3. Organizing Committee, ENGO-DFO Joint Workshop on the Role of Science in Habitat Management  

2.

ACTION ALERTS

1. For Sign-On: RCEN Position Paper on Agriculture and the Environment  

3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. 2007/2008 Falls Brook Centre International Youth Internship Postings   

4.

RESOURCES

1. Guide: Make a Difference for Your Cause: Strategies for Nonprofit Engagement in Legislative Advocacy 

5.

CALLS FOR INPUT / COMMENTS / NOMINATIONS / PARTICIPATION

1. Call for Interest: Provincial Oil Sands Consultations
2. Call for Expertise : BEAHR Seeks Environmental Management Expertise   

6.

Events

1. Great Lakes Regional Data Exchange 2007 Conference
2. 5th edition of the International Forum on Urban Mobility and Advanced Transportation   

7.

Employment

1. National Caucus Coordinator, RCEN
2. Executive Director, RCEN
3. Gear Impact Study Coordinator, Living Oceans Society   

1.

Calls For Delegates

i.

Seventh Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) has been invited to nominate one (1) ENGO representative for the official Canadian Delegation to the Seventh Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF7) to be held in New York, New York from 16-27 April 2007. Natural Resources Canada will cover the delegate’s costs related to travel, accommodations, meals and incidentals as per Treasury Board Guidelines. More information and documents are now available on the UNFF web page. The deadline to apply is March 23, 2007. If you are interested in participating, visit the RCEN website.
For more information, contact Sarah Heiberg, National Caucus Coordinator, telephone: (613) 728-9810 ext. 224.

ii.

Fifteenth Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is seeking one (1) ENGO and one (1) youth delegate to attend the Fifteenth Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-15). This meeting is scheduled to take place from April 30-May 11, 2007 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. CSD-15 will be a policy, or negotiation year of the second implementation cycle and will continue its focus on the following areas:  Energy for Sustainable Development; Industrial Development; Air pollution/ Atmosphere; and Climate Change. Click here for more information about CSD-15. The deadline to apply is March 23, 2007. If you are interested in participating, visit the RCEN website.
For more information, contact Sarah Heiberg, National Caucus Coordinator, telephone: (613) 728-9810 ext. 224.

ii.

Organizing Committee, ENGO-DFO Joint Workshop on the Role of Science in Habitat Management

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is seeking two (2) delegates to participate in the Organizing Committee for a joint ENGO-DFO Workshop on the Role of Science in Habitat Management. The two-day workshop will be held in 2007. The Organizing Committee will consider workshop location, budget, date, numbers, etc., and will develop a proposal with a budget for submission to DFO. The deadline to apply is TODAY, noon, March 16, 2007. Note: This call is only to select ENGO members for the organizing committee. A call for workshop participants will be put out at a later date specifying delegate expenses covered for attending the workshop. If you are interested in participating, visit the RCEN website.
For more information, contact Leela Ramachandran, National Caucus Coordinator, telephone: (613) 728-9810 ext. 223.

2.

Action Alerts

i.

For Sign-On: RCEN Position Paper on Agriculture and the Environment

The Final Green Paper on Agriculture and the Environment is now available the RCEN website. This paper is an outcome of the RCEN 2006 Annual Conference on the Environment. In conjunction with the Green Paper, the RCEN has also produced “Agriculture and the Environment: Analysis and Action”, a follow-up position paper for sign-on by RCEN members. ENGOs are encouraged to review both documents and to sign on to the position paper by March 27, 2007. To sign on, send an email including your name, the name of your organization, and the name of the position paper to Leela Ramachandran, RCEN Agriculture Caucus Coordinator. After collecting signatures, both of these documents will be submitted to the public consultations on the Next Generation of Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy.
For more information, visit the RCEN website or contact Leela at (613) 728-9810 ext. 223.

3.

Announcements

i.

2007/2008 Falls Brook Centre International Youth Internship Postings

Falls Brook Centre (FBC) is offering ten international internships for 2007-08. All positions have a local mentorship in rural New Brunswick at FBC and an international placement with one of our partner organizations. The goal of this project is to give young Canadians international work experience and to develop skills in the fields of international relations and sustainable development. The successful applicants will be given a moderate financial stipend to cover living expenses. The deadline for submissions is April 10, 2007. Specific application details and internship details are available on the FBC website.

4.

Resources

i.

Guide: Make a Difference for Your Cause: Strategies for Nonprofit Engagement in Legislative Advocacy

Make a Difference for Your Cause, a guide published in 2006 by the Centre for Lobbying in the Public Interest, is a road map for engagement in legislative advocacy. This resource and discussion guide provides examples of nonprofits that have successfully used public policy engagement to meet their missions and presents six questions readers can use to stimulate discussion with others in their organizations. While this guide was developed for U.S. nonprofits, and its legal elements are not applicable to Canadian NGOs, its does have good insights and tips to laying out a legislative action plan. To read the guide, visit the CLPI website.

ii.

5.

Calls for Input / Comments / Nominations / Participation

i.

Call for Interest: Provincial Oil Sands Consultations

The Oil Sands Multistakeholder Committee (MSC) Panel invites individuals and organisations to present their comments on the Oilsands Multistakeholder Committee’s Strategy and Actions Option Paper at various locations in Alberta: Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Bonnyville, Wabasca, Fort Chipewyan, Peace River and Calgary. The consultations will take place between March 28 and April 24, 2007. The Panel will also accept copies of written submissions, which may be provided in addition to or instead of verbal presentations. Submissions will be accepted until April 24, 2007.
For more information, please send an e-mail or call toll-free 1-877-644-4695.

ii.

Call for Expertise : BEAHR Seeks Environmental Management Expertise

BEAHR (Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources) is currently seeking environmental managers, supervisors, trainers, and Aboriginal community members to assist in the development of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Environmental Managers. The standards will focus on specific skills required for Aboriginal communities to be involved with environmental management activities. The standards will be developed through a series of focus groups with Canada-wide representation. For more information on participating in these focus groups, register online no later than March 23, 2007 or contact Kim at (902) 892-0071.

6.

Events

i.

Great Lakes Regional Data Exchange 2007 Conference

The Great Lakes Regional Data Exchange 2007 conference will be held on October 29, 2007 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. The conference will include keynote speakers addressing the latest advancements in current regional and global observing systems and related technologies. The conference is ideally placed surrounding the ASPRS and CRSS 2007 Specialty Conference. Presentation abstracts should be submitted no later than April 6, 2007 by email to rdx@glc.org.

ii.

5th edition of the International Forum on Urban Mobility and Advanced Transportation

The 5th edition of the International Forum on Urban Mobility and Advanced Transportation (MUTA2007) will be held on October 3-5, 2007 in Mont-Tremblant and Saint-Jérôme, Québec. The Forum aims to create favourable conditions for rapid and ambitious development of alternative transportation and mobility solutions that use electric drives, and to promote exchanges between all the players in the field of urban mobility and advanced transportation, in particular to share experiences and information about changes in public policies, and to identify new opportunities for research and development.
For more information, visit the forum website.

7.

Employment

i.

National Caucus Coordinator, RCEN

The RCEN is currently seeking a National Caucus Coordinator. Part of a team, the National Caucus Coordinator, reporting to the Executive Director, is responsible for facilitating specific national caucuses, implementing and coordinating delegate selections, negotiating and implementing contracts, and ensuring an effective role for RCEN in consultative processes between the federal government and environmental groups. Excellent writing and verbal skills in both English and French are mandatory. Also required are excellent organization skills, ability to manage time and multiple projects, experience with fundraising and contracts negotiation, ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, independantly and under pressure, and a strong affinity with the organization’s mission and activities. The position is unionized and full-time, for a one-year term, and based in Ottawa. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2007.
For more information, visit the RCEN website.

ii.

Executive Director, RCEN

The RCEN is seeking a dynamic and proven executive with seasoned leadership skills to fill the position of: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
If you are passionate about the environment and thrive in a lively and fast-paced workplace, this is an opportunity to champion the cause in Ottawa. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will assist and facilitate RCEN members and Regional Affiliates in achieving their goals both individually and collectively within their own communities, nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will have a proven record as a strategic thinker and manager, and an ability to work cooperatively and lead a dedicated and hardworking team in a small, dynamic organization. S/he will have a solid command of English and French. The deadline to apply is April 9, 2007.
To read the full job description visit the RCEN website.

iii.

Gear Impact Study Coordinator, Living Oceans Society

The Living Oceans Society is currently seeking impact Study Coordinator. The position is an 18-month contract, based out of either Sointula or Vancouver, with strong possibility for extension into a permanent full-time position. The Coordinator will be responsible for the B.C. portion of a national study to rank the impact of fishing gears on habitat and by-catch. The B.C. Coordinator will collaborate with East Coast and U.S. partners. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, research, and communication skills. The deadline to apply is TODAY, March 16, 2007.
For more information, visit the Living Oceans Society website.