1.

Calls For Delegates

1. There are no Calls for Delegates this week. 

2.

ACTION ALERTS

1. Help Protect Ontario’s Algonquin Park, CPAWS Wildlands League
2. Campaign for a Clean, Green Energy Future  

3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. New RCEN Staff
2. New Website Launch, Conservation Council of New Brunswick   

4.

RESOURCES

1. New Report on Accommodation for Environmental Sensitivities: Legal Perspective 

5.

CALLS FOR INPUT / COMMENTS / NOMINATIONS / PARTICIPATION

1. Call for Submissions: Suggestions for Speakers at the 2007 RCEN Conference on the Environment

6.

Events

1. International Community Forestry Workshop, An Official Side-Event to the International Congress – Global Vision of Forestry in the 21st Century
2. Online Consultation on the United Nationas Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
3. Information and Exchange Session on the 37th General Assembly of the Organization of American States

7.

Employment

1. Sustainability Officer, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology   

1.

Calls For Delegates

i.

There are no Calls for Delegates this week.

2.

Action Alerts

i.

Help Protect Ontario’s Algonquin Park, CPAWS Wildlands League

The Wildlands League, a chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, is inviting ENGOs and individuals to help protect Ontario’s Algonquin Park, which is home to over 5,000 unique species of plants and animals. According to the Wildlands League, “a staggering 77% of Algonquin Park is open to logging.” Currently, a government report has recommended the protection of an additional 2,500 square kilometres from the impacts of logging. The Wildlands League is asking concerned individuals and ENGOs to help turn these recommendations into a reality by sending an e-mail in support of the report.
To help protect Algonquin Park, visit the Wildlands League website.

ii.

Campaign for a Clean, Green Energy Future

The Campaign for a Clean, Green Energy Future, a non-partisan, educational initiative supported by Greenpeace Canada, the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, Pembina Institute, the Sierra Club of Eastern Canada, and WWF Canada, are inviting individuals to participate in the Think Global, Vote Local campaign. Concerned citizens of Ontario can send political leaders the message that a commitment to real action on climate change and smog are key considerations in the election on October 10, 2007, using a campaign toolkit.
For more information on the campaign, visit the Campaign for a Clean, Green Energy Future website or sign-up to receive the Clean, Green Energy News List.

3.

Announcements

i.

New RCEN Staff

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) would like to welcome Alexandra Baril, in her new position as Summer Student at the RCEN. Alexandra will be responsible for assisting in the organisation of the RCEN’s 2007 Conference on the Environment. Alexandra can be reached via e-mail at: alexandra@cen-rce.org, or telephone at (613) 728-9810 ext. 222, in English or French.
Welcome to the RCEN, Alexandra!

ii.

New Website Launch, Conservation Council of New Brunswick

The Conservation Council of New Brunswick launched its new website, All Things Efficient, on June 12, 2007. Individuals are invited to consult the online directory to look for the most energy efficient home products, information on manufacturers, where suppliers are located in New Brunswick, and much more.
Visit the new CCNB All Things Efficient website. For more information, contact Jessica Scott, tel.: 1-866-367-7070.

4.

Resources

i.

New Report on Accommodation for Environmental Sensitivities: Legal Perspective

A new report, Accommodation for Environmental Sensitivities: A Legal Perspective, is now available. Commissioned by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), this report examines past legal assessments of accommodation for environmental sensitivities, including how third parties may be involved and the relevance of buildings codes and standards.
To read the report, visit the CHRC website.

5.

Calls for Input / Comments / Nominations / Participation

i.

Call for Submissions: Suggestions for Speakers at the 2007 RCEN Conference on the Environment

The RCEN Conference Planning Committee is seeking your suggestions for the keynote address at the RCEN’s 30th Anniversary Gala, as part of this year’s Conference on the Environment and Health, to be held November 3, 2007 in Ottawa. The Gala will highlight the RCEN’s contribution to the protection of the environment, as well as the various achievements of the environmental movement in Canada, over the past thirty years. To suggest a speaker, please e-mail the following information to Claire Sales, RCEN Events Administrator, by July 3, 2007: speaker’s full name, organization, contact information and a brief overview of how this speaker’s work relates to the topic of the Gala. Please take into account the conference’s limited budget for travel and speaking fees.
For more information, please contact Claire, tel.: (613) 728-9810 ext. 221.

6.

Events

i.

International Community Forestry Workshop, An Official Side-Event to the International Congress – Global Vision of Forestry in the 21st Century

The RCEN Forest Caucus is organizing an International Community Forestry Workshop on Sunday, September 30, 2007 as an official side-event directly preceding the University of Toronto - Faculty of Forestry Congress: A Global Vision of Forestry in the 21st Century. The Workshop will draw on the active participation of the RCEN Forest Caucus members as well as the British Columbia Community Forest Association (BCCFA), the Global Caucus on Community Based Forest Management (GCCBFM) and other delegates from community forestry NGOs in order to develop a Plan of Action for community forestry. The Workshop organizing committee is also seeking greater participation in the form of a call for abstracts for presentations on community forestry research and experiences (extended deadline for presentation abstracts is 17 June 2007).
For more information, visit the RCEN Forest Caucus webpage or contact Sarah Heiberg, National Caucus Coordinator, at (613) 728-9810 ext. 224.

ii.

Online Consultation on the United Nationas Decade of Education for Sustainable Development

An online consultation about the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) 2005-2014 is currently underway. The exchange of innovative projects and ideas, in English and French will continue until 30 June 2007. Many countries have mobilized for the UN DESD since its launch in 2005. This online consultation will help to prepare an assessment of the progress and achievements on the first two years of the DESD. UNESCO invites members of education communities worldwide to participate in its online discussion forums on this and other education themes.
To register for the online consultation on DESD, visit the UNESCO website.

iii.

Information and Exchange Session on the 37th General Assembly of the Organization of American States

Further to the Information and Exchange Session held on April 12, outlining Canadian objectives at the General Assembly (GA) of the Organization of American States (OAS) and providing an overview of the GA preparations, ENGOs are invited to an Exchange and Information Session on June 22, in Ottawa, to review the outcomes of the 37th GA of the OAS, held from June 3 to 5, 2007 in Panama City, Panama. The Exchange and Information Session will provide an opportunity for participants to: Receive an update on the outcomes the 37th OAS GA and their impact on the OAS plan of work, and; Review upcoming events on the Inter-American Agenda.
To confirm your participation, contact Anouk St-Arnaud, tel.: (613) 944-5966. If you are unable to travel to Ottawa, you may also attend by teleconference. For more information, visit the OAS website.

7.

Employment

i.

Sustainability Officer, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is currently seeking a Sustainability Officer to coordinate the development of energy and environmental strategies in order to assist the Institute in performing more efficiently. The position is based in the Office of the President, in Edmonton (AB), and reports to the Chief of Staff. The deadline for applications is June 17, 2007.
To read the full job description, visit the NAIT website.