E-Bulletin — October 5, 2007 Edition

Contents

1.	Calls For Delegates
2.	CALLS FOR INPUT / CALLS FOR COMMENT / CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS / CALLS FOR PARTICIPATION
	RCEN Health Caucus Steering Committee RCEN Forest Caucus Steering Committee
3.	ACTION ALERTS
	UN Agricultural Assessment
4.	aNNOUNCEMENTS
	RCEN 2007 Annual General Assembly and 30th Anniversary Celebration Funding Opportunity: NRCan’s ecoENERGY for Personal Vehicles Program

5.	RESOURCES
	Book – Cancer: 101 Solutions to a Preventable Epidemic
6.	Events
	Facing Forward – Looking Back: Charting Sustainable Development in Canada October 14-21, 2007:  Quebec Week for Waste Reduction
7.	Employment
	Greenpeace Canada – Webmaster for Toronto office

1.	Calls For Delegates
2.	Calls for input / Calls for comments / Calls for Nominations / Calls for Participation
	i.	RCEN Health Caucus Steering Committee
	The RCEN is conducting a Call for Nominations for membership on the Health Caucus Steering Committee. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be part of Caucus decision-making and the planning of activities! This call is open to all RCEN members who belong to, or are willing to join the Health Caucus. Interested members can apply by completing the online application form. Before applying, or for more information, please read the full Call for Nominations here. The nomination deadline is Monday, October 15, 2007. If you have any questions or would like to join the Health Caucus, please contact Sarah Heiberg, RCEN Health Caucus Coordinator, at 613-853-9810.
	ii.	RCEN Forest Caucus Steering Committee
	The RCEN is currently conducting a Call for Nominations for membership on the Forest Caucus Steering Committee. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be part of Caucus decision-making and the planning of activities! This call is open to all RCEN members who belong to, or are willing to join, the Forest Caucus. Interested members can apply by completing the online application form. Before applying, or for more information, please read the full Call for Nominations here. The nomination deadline is Monday, October 15, 2007. If you have any questions or would like to join the Forest Caucus, please contact Sarah Heiberg, RCEN Forest Caucus Coordinator, at 613-853-9810.
3.	Action Alerts
	i.	UN Agricultural Assessment
	Next January, governments around the world will meet in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss the future of agriculture. This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of global agriculture for the coming generation. According to Greenpeace, governments will either “promote a failed, unsustainable model of industrial agriculture backed with toxic pesticides and uncontrolled genetically engineered crops, or support organic and sustainable farming practices.” Jointly sponsored by the UN and the World Bank, the draft report of International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development is now accepting comments until October 22nd. Greenpeace is asking you to take a moment to send a letter to iaastdreview@worldbank.org and Cc a copy to josh.brandon@greenpeace.org.
4.	Announcements
	i.	RCEN 2007 Annual General Assembly and 30th Anniversary Celebration
	The RCEN is pleased to announce its 2007 Annual General Assembly and 30th Anniversary Celebration, which will take place at the University of Ottawa (Ontario), on November 2-4, 2007.  The event’s agenda, registration form, and registration fees are available on the RCEN website. Registration deadline is October 15th. For more information, or to know how your organisation can contribute to making our 30th Anniversary Celebration a success, please contact Valérie Girard, Annual General Assembly Coordinator.
	ii.	Funding Opportunity: NRCan’s ecoENERGY for Personal Vehicles Program
	Have a great idea to improve fuel efficiency? Looking for a contribution to your project? Natural Resources Canada’s ecoENERGY for Personal Vehicles program is launching a new process for applying for project funding. Details about proposal submissions and evaluation criteria are available at www.ecoaction.gc.ca/vehicles. The deadline for applications for this funding cycle is November 15, 2007.

5.	Resources
	i.	Book – Cancer: 101 Solutions to a Preventable Epidemic
	According to its authors, this book lays out the solutions to cancer in a clear and accessible manner. It shows how you can stop cancer by eliminating the carcinogens in your home, your school, your community, and your workplace, and how you can work with others to make the world safe for yourself and your children. For more details about the book, please visit the following website.
6.	Events
	i.	Facing Forward – Looking Back: Charting Sustainable Development in Canada
	The International Institute for Sustainable Development and Carleton University have teamed up to host an international conference at the National Arts Center in Ottawa, Ontario for October 18-19, 2007. This conference will feature Canadian experts on the issues of sustainable development, Canada’s role internationally, corporate social responsibility, and the role of government in sustainable development. You are invited to visit the conference website for more information about the event and a full list of speakers and topics.
	ii.	October 14-21, 2007:  Quebec Week for Waste Reduction
	Too Good to Waste!  This is the second consecutive year in which Action RE-buts and the RECYC-QUÉBEC State Corporation organize the 7th edition of Quebec Week for Waste Reduction. This event aims to incite the population to reduce residual waste, produced amounts, and promote the “Three Rs” waste recovery approach. From next October 14th to 21st, municipalities, schools, organizations, and the general public are invited to participate in different educational activities that will take place across the Province of Quebec. Consult the schedule at www.sqrd.org (French only) and find out about which activities will be held in your region.
7.	Employment
	i.	Greenpeace Canada – Webmaster for Toronto office
	Greenpeace Canada is seeking an experienced Webmaster to join their communications team in Toronto. The Webmaster will administer Greenpeace Canada English Web sites, including design and content development, coordinate the creation of web content across a bilingual organization and support campaigns, communications, fundraising and public outreach activities. The successful candidate will have several years’ experience of Web production, demonstrated experience with the latest web technology development and possess other skills and experience. To read the full job posting, please click here. The closing date for external applications is October 29th, 2007.

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