June 23, 2010

Canadian Environmental Network e-Bulletin

RCEN to Host the Friends of the CBD Association
The Canadian Environmental Network has been selected to host the Canadian Friends of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Association. In partnership with the Secretariat of the CBD, the association will bring together stakeholders from academia, industry, municipalities and NGOs to play an active role in meeting Canada's commitments to the CBD and safeguarding biodiversity globally. Read more


Minister Prentice announces $400 million investment in international climate change efforts
The Government of Canada announced today that it will invest $400 million for international climate change efforts this fiscal year. This represents the 2010 portion of Canada's share of the fast-start financing promised by developed countries under the Copenhagen Accord. Read more


Calls for Youth Participation:
Canadian Youth Delegation to the 10th Conference of Parties to the CBD: If you are interested in being part of a group of Canadian youth delegates to this conference and are willing and committed to fundraise your trip there then read on.

Youth Panellists at the RCEN 2010: The Youth Caucus is looking for three youth panellists to participate on discussion panels at the RCEN’s 2010 Conference this September: Follow this link to participate


Biodiversity Hotspot #10: Name the Canadian Mammal that Releases Stink From its Ankles
Here’s a hint: it’s been on the quarter since 1937. If you answered “Woodland Caribou”, then you’re absolutely correct! When a caribou encounters a potential threat, it rears up on its hind legs and sends out a stinking warning from a scent glad at his ankles. The smell in turn alerts all other caribou in the area. Of course, if the caribou knew that its entire population was threatened it would probably be kicking up quite a stink! Read more