SEPT 17-19: RCEN 2010 Conference

Recharge Your Batteries at the Canadian Environmental Network 2010 Conference!

The RCEN's 2010 Conference is happening this September 17-19 in downtown Montreal. Make lasting connections... Share your experiences and join the discussion about biodiversity and ecosystem services. The RCEN's annual conference is one of the prime networking events of the year for environmentalists from across the country.

2010 Theme: "Conserving Biodiversity Pays! The Values of Ecosystem Services"

In this, the International Year of Biodiversity, the RCEN's 2010 Conference is focusing on biodiversity across Canada and our planet. Biodiversity is the term given to the variety of life on Earth and the natural patterns it forms. It is this combination of life forms and their interactions with each other and with the rest of the environment that has made Earth a uniquely habitable place for humans. Read more

Featured Event: Experiences and Effectiveness in Environmental Assessment in a Dynamic Environment

Taking place on Friday, September 17th, this roundtable will address the provincial and federal environmental assessment roles within specific case examples, such as Red Chris, Kemess North and White’s Point. The significance of the federal in a rapidly changing landscape, including how recent changes to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act are affecting mining proposal reviews, will also be addressed.

Have a look at the conference programs below.
Friday program: http://www.cen-rce.org/AGA/2010/friday.html
Saturday program: http://www.cen-rce.org/AGA/2010/saturday.html
Sunday program: http://www.cen-rce.org/AGA/2010/sunday.html

Look for Alternatives' issue on Biodiversity in October 2010!