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Compendium of Canada's Engagement in International Environmental Agreements and Instruments
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"The Agreement on the Environment between Canada and Jordan was signed in parallel to the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, and serves as an instrument for environmental cooperation. The Agreement requires parties to encourage high levels of environmental protection, to foster good environmental governance and promote transparency and public participation in drafting environmental laws"--Plain Language Summary, page [1].
Compendium of Canada's Engagement in International Environmental Agreements and Instruments. Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (Environmental Protocol).
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"The Protocol on Environmental Protection ensures protection of the Antarctic environment from the effects of human activities. The Protocol requires that all activities undertaken in Antarctica be assessed for their potential environmental impacts and that authorizations are issued prior to activities taking place. Unlike many members of the Antarctic Treaty, Canada does not have a research base in Antarctica. Canadian researchers are, however, very active in Antarctica and work closely with other Antarctic Treaty members for access to research facilities. As well, Canadian companies are also very active in Antarctica in the tourism and transportation sectors. Canada issues permits each year for tourist operations, flight operations, and research projects"--Plain language summary.
Compendium of Canada's Engagement in International Environmental Agreements and Instruments. Agreement on Environmental Cooperation Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Colombia..
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"The Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia commits both countries to encourage high levels of national environmental protection, to enforce environmental laws effectively, to promote sustainable development in both countries. The Agreement reinforces the concept that free trade should not be to the detriment of the environment. The Agreement also establishes enforcement and complaint mechanisms that allow any Canadian and any Colombian to submit a written question to either country regarding any obligation contained therein. The Agreement provides that any Canadian or any Colombian may request an investigation of alleged violations of environmental laws in their country. The Agreement also establishes a framework for carrying out environmental cooperation activities"--Plain language summary.
Compendium of Canada's Engagement in International Environmental Agreements and Instruments
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"The MOU seeks to enhance cooperation between Canada and China on climate change issues. It establishes a forum for ongoing cooperation and action on climate change. Through this MOU, both countries will encourage and promote comprehensive cooperation and partnership in public and private sectors, including government departments; subnational, regional, and local governments; relevant institutions; research centres; businesses and industries; and civil society"--Plain language summary.
Compendium of Canada's Engagement in International Environmental Agreements and Instruments
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"The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) is a regional international organization that promotes scientific research and capacity building to inform decisions-makers in the Americas. Its objective is to develop the best possible international coordination of scientific and economic research on the extent, causes and consequences of global change in the Americas"--Objective, page [1].
Compendium of Canada's Engagement in International Environmental Agreements and Instruments
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"The Canada-Honduras Environmental Cooperation Agreement, signed in parallel to the Free Trade Agreement, is a legally binding mechanism for bilateral environmental cooperation. The Agreement requires both countries to encourage high levels of domestic environmental protection. Cooperative actives allow for policy dialogue and information exchange, which strengthens environmental protection in both countries. The implementation of the Canada-Honduras Environment Agreement is overseen by a Committee on the Environment, composed of officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Honduras' Secretariat of Natural Resources and Environment"--Plain language summary.
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