Knowledge: science and environment
See Also:
- regional → north america → canada → government → departments and agencies → environment
- regional → north america → canada → society and culture → history → science
- regional → north america → science and environment
- regional → polar regions → arctic → science and environment
Links
- Pollution Probe
http://www.pollutionprobe.org/ - A leading Canadian environmental organization on many issues. Provide information, publications and activities.
- Centre Patronal de l'Environnement du Québec
http://www.cpeq.qc.ca - The CPEQ's mission is to promote the interests of industry and business in environmental matters with the governments and public in the context of sustainable development. The Centre presents a unified position on important matters of common interest by coordinating its members' objectives and achieving a reasonable consensus.
- Envireform
http://www.envireform.utoronto.ca - To equip Canadians to participate in shaping international trade and finance regimes that enhance environmental quality, social cohesion and sustainable development at home and abroad
- North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation
http://www.cec.org - The CEC address regional environmental concerns and promote the enforcement of environmental law. Complements the environmental provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Provides news, events, projects, information and resources.
- Sierra Legal Defence Fund
http://www.sierralegal.org - Protects the environment by upholding and enforcing Canada's environmental laws, providing free legal advice and representation. Information on environmental conditions and issues (examples include air and water pollution, impacts of logging, endangered species, and B.C. salmon).
- Great Canadian Scientists
http://www.science.ca/ - Meet some great Canadian scientists and learn about their achievements. The site consists of early draft chapters of the book, as well as a great reference for learning more about the scientists.
- CanExplore
http://rn4nr.agr.ca/ - Developed through a cooperative agreement between Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Natural Resources Canada. Provides access to information related to the sustainable use of natural resources.
- Canadian Operational Research Society
http://www.cors.ca/ - Provides information, bulletins and activities. Site in English and French.
- Environmental Bureau of Investigation
http://www.e-b-i.net/ - EBI is a project of the Energy Probe Research Foundation (EPRF). Protect public resources through the application and enforcement of environmental laws.Features the Citizens Guide to Environmental Investigation and Private Prosecution online.
- Canadian Environmental Network
http://www.cen-rce.org/ - Work to protect the Earth and promote ecologically sound ways of life. The CEN works on many issues. Provides resources, newsletter and large link collection.
- First Nations Environmental Network
http://www.fnen.org/ - A circle of Canadian First Nations people working to protect and restore the balance of all life through traditional Indigenous values.
- International Institute for Sustainable Development
http://iisd1.iisd.ca/ - IISD promotes sustainable development in decision-making. Info on Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods (CASL) program. Resources addressing climate change and adaptation in the Arctic and Great Plains.
- Environment Probe
http://www.environmentprobe.org/enviroprobe/index.html - Public interest organization that promotes property rights and market mechanisms to protect the environment. On line publications on property rights, fisheries, forestry, water and wastewater.
- Go for Green
http://www.goforgreen.ca/ - Charitable organization encouraging Canadians to pursue healthy, outdoor physical activities while being good environmental citizens. Support initiatives to enhance personal and environmental health.
- Mining Watch Canada
http://www.miningwatch.ca/ - Provides response to the threats to public health, water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat and community interests posed by irresponsible mineral policies and practices in Canada and around the world.
- The Canadian Information Processing Society
http://www.cips.ca/ - CIPS is an association of Canadian information technology (IT) professionals. Provide membership information and resources for members.
- Sierra Club of Canada
http://www.sierraclub.ca/ - Work on matters of public policy and environmental awareness. Information on local chapters and working groups in every region of the country.
- Canadian Environmental Law Association
http://www.cela.ca/ - Non-profit organization that uses existing laws to protect and advocate for the environment. Provides publications and documents related to CELA's client representation.
- Canadian Federation of Biological Societies
http://www.cfbs.org/ - Information about the CFBS which represents Canadian biological and biomedical professional associations.
- David Suzuki Foundation
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/ - An environmental non-profit organization working to design a vision of Earth in which humans live within the planet's productive capacity, and finding and communicating practical steps to bring that vision to reality. Includes news and articles.
- Canadian Mathematical Society
http://www.math.ca/ - Information on the CMS including activities and publications.
- Statistical Society of Canada
http://www.ssc.ca/ - Information, resources and publications.
- Canadian Association of Physicists
http://www.cap.ca/ - Information on the association for physicists living in Canada.
- Chemical Institute of Canada
http://www.cheminst.ca/ - Umbrella organization for the Canadian Society for Chemistry, the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering and the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology. Information and resources.
- Friends of the Earth Canada
http://www.foecanada.org/ - Environmental organizations that campaign on the most urgent environmental and social issues of the day. Information on the activities of FOE.
- Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development
http://www.pembina.org/ - Independent, citizen-based non-profit organization involved in environmental education, research, public policy development, and corporate environmental management services.
- Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention
http://www.c2p2online.com/ - Extensive information on implementing actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollution and waste, including conferences, events, and education opportunities.
- The Evergreen Foundation
http://www.evergreen.ca/ - Work to create healthy cities through innovative community naturalization projects across Canada - on school grounds, on public lands, and on the home landscape. Provides information about programs, resources and events.
- Canada's Digital Collections
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/ - Showcases over 375 web sites celebrating Canada's history, geography, science, technology, and culture.
- Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops
http://www.bioinformatics.ca/ - Provides information about bioinformatics in Canada. Workshops, certification and resources.
- Royal Society of Canada
http://www.rsc.ca/ - National body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars that promote learning and research. Provides information on membership, programs and publications.
- Partnership Group for Science and Engineering
http://www.pagse.org/ - PAGSE is a cooperative association of more than 20 national organizations in science and engineering. Provides information on events, publications and links.
- Canadian Soils Information System
http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/ - Soils maps and descriptions, plus extensive information on related topics in agriculture and ecology.
- Greenpeace Canada
http://www.greenpeace.ca/ - Independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems. Provides information, news, resources and research solutions.
- Environmental Defence Canada
http://www.edcanada.org/ - Provides assistance in environmental law for environmental protection and the tools and knowledge to protect and improve the environment. Site has news, articles and resources.
- Empowering Environmental Students on the World Wide Web
http://www.thegreenpages.ca - Provides one-stop resources for environmental information. News, events, links, issues and archives.
- Canadian Mycological Resource
http://www.fungi.ca/ - A mycological portal for Canadians. Information and links which are useful for amateur and professional mycologists.
- Geomatics Industry Association of Canada
http://www.giac.ca/ - GIAC is a business association dedicated to serving the geomatics industry in Canada. Provides information on membership, publications links and products.
- Prairie Regional Research Data Centre
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~rdc/ - Computer lab which hosts Statistics Canada surveys permitting longitudinal research in several Health and Social Sciences fields. Provides description of services.
- National Microbiology Laboratory
http://www.nml.ca - The NML is a high containment laboratories, for human and animal health located in the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Provides information on research, training and activities.
- Innovation Canada
http://www.innovationcanada.ca/ - Internet publication by the Canada Foundation for Innovation-an independent corporation established by the Government of Canada in 1997. Features research news and stories based on the projects that receive support.
- Hyperlab
http://ambafrance-ca.org/hyperlab/ - Review of science and technology in France and Canada: scientific exchange handbook, France's most famous scientists, newsletter, franco-canadian newsgroup.
- The Genetics Society of Canada (GSC) Conference
http://www.thesnidersweb.com/gsc2003/ - To be held in Halifax in June 5-8, 2003. Provides event and contact information.
- Canadian Biodiversity Information Network
http://www.cbin.ec.gc.ca/ - Part of the clearing-house Mechanism (CHM) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Provides biodiversity information and data from across the country.
- Museum of Science and Technology
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/ - Science museum site in Ottawa. Includes information on exhibits, publications, special events, and programs.
- Canadian Council on Ecological Areas
http://www.ccea.org/ - The CCEA is committed to establishing a comprehensive network of protected areas linked together in a system that will protect Canada's terrestrial and aquatic diversity in perpetuity.
- Minerals and Metals a World to Discover
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/scho-ecol/ - An educational tour of Canada's minerals and metals. Provides information on how these natural resources are used in daily activities by playing games on this page.
- NRC - Research Press
http://pubs.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ - Part of Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (CISTI), NRC Research Press publishes scholarly journals, monographs, conferences and allied publications in paper and electronic format.
- Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists
http://www.cseb-scbe.org/ - Non-profit registered society, whose primary focus is to further the conservation and prudent management of Canada's natural resources based on sound ecological principles. Provides tools, resource links, job listings and contact information.
- Entomological Society of Canada
http://esc-sec.org/ - About the organization, publications, articles, common names of insects, calendar of meetings and events, and links.
- Canadian Association of Palynologists
http://www.scirpus.ca/cap/cap.shtml - Covers all branches of palynology from the Paleozoic through the Quaternary. Provides newsletter and information resource on Canadian palynology.
- Canadian Association of Geographers
http://www.cag-acg.ca/ - CAG is the national organization representing practicing geographers from public and private sectors and from universities. Provides events, publications and contact information.
- Synoptic Dendroclimatology: Central to Eastern Canada
http://io.uwinnipeg.ca/~mgirardi/ - Reconstruction of spatiotemporal warm season drought severity over a 220-year period using tree-ring chronologies distributed across the southern Canadian boreal forest. Discusses the implications of large scale atmospheric circulation shifts.
- Canadian Bioinformatics Help Desk Directory of Canadian Researchers
http://www.gchelpdesk.ualberta.ca/bioinfo_directory/ - A directory listing Canadian life science researchers, many of whom are sponsored by Genome Canada.
- Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
http://www.cmos.ca - Mission is the advancement of meteorology and oceanography in Canada. Provides information on services, membership and links.
- Science and Technology for Canadians
http://science.gc.ca - Government of Canada portal for science and technology. Provides features, links, news and activities for the public like Citizen Watch.
- Aboriginal Canada Portal: Environment and Natural Resources
http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en-frames/ao20016.html - Government of Canada portal for aboriginal environment and natural resource information. Provides features, links, news and activities.
- People and Planet
http://www.planetfriendly.net/ - A gateway to environment, peace and sustainable living sites, featuring eco-jobs, volunteer opportunities, events, resources, and an e-mail newsletter.
- Sierra Youth Coalition / Coalition Jeunesse Sierra
http://www.syc-cjs.org/ - The SYC is the youth-run branch of the Sierra Club of Canada that serves as an action centre for youth concerned about the environment.
- Canadian Council of Professional Engineers
http://www.ccpe.ca/ - CCPE regulate the practice of engineering in Canada. Provides information on their national programs, guidelines, policies, services and initiatives.
- Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy
http://www.cielap.org/ - Provide leadership in the development of environmental law and policy that promotes the public interest. Site provides news, history, reports and contact information.
- The Ecology Action Centre
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/ - Canadian group has been an active advocate in protecting the environment since 1972. Working on issues of transportartion, wilderness, sustainable communities and the marine environment.
- Mat's Great Outdoor Site
http://www.freewebs.com/matybg/ - A collection of information and links related to Canada's environment.
- Car Heaven
http://www.carheaven.ca - Program to take polluting cars off the roads in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Participants are offered a free tow of the vehicle and financial incentives.
- Biodiesel Association of Canada (BAC)
http://www.biodiesel-canada.org/ - Promotes the development of a Canadian commercial biodiesel industry. Introduction to biodiesel, fuel uses, news items, where to buy, and publications.
- Friends of the Environment Foundation
http://www.td.com/fef/ - Encourage Canadians to participate in the restoration of their local environment.
- CanadianEnvironmental.com
http://www.canadianenvironmental.com/ - Forum for professionals who manage environmental issues related to industry to network, develop solutions, and access environmental information and resources. Events, legislation and resources.
- SDinfo - Government of Canada Sustainable Development Information System
http://www.sdinfo.gc.ca/ - Database of information on what the federal government and the country are doing in support of sustainable development. Includes copies of international protocols and agreements.
- Natural Resources Stewardship Project
http://www.nrsp.com/ - Informs Canadians about responsible, science-based environmental stewardship, monitors the efficiency of governments’ environmental initiatives, advocates for changes that will promote common-sense government action on the environment and promotes responsible environmental stewardship by individual Canadians.
- Canadian Land Trust Alliance (CLTA)
http://www.clta.ca/ - Strengthens the land trust movement in Canada through education and training and to promote the voluntary conservation of private lands.
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