Bilateral Relations

Canada–Costa Rica

The Canada - Costa Rica Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (CCRAEC) is the environmental side agreement to the Canada - Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement. The CCRAEC was signed by Canada and Costa Rica on April 23rd 2001 and entered into force on November 1st 2002

The CCRAEC creates a framework to better conserve, protect and enhance the environment of the two countries through cooperation and effective enforcement of environmental laws.

Please click here to view the activities and reports for 2003-2004 which include:

• July 5th – 16th 2004 – Fact Gathering Mission on Innovative Instruments of Environmental Management
  
• June 11th 2004 – First Public Meeting of the Parties under the Canada – Costa Rica Agreement on Environmental Cooperation
  
• June 9th and 10th 2004 – Canada and Costa Rica Public Workshop and a Government Round Table Discussion on Trade and Environment
  
• March 24th 2004 – Environment Canada Sponsoring a Detailed Study of Costa Rica’s Chemical Management Capacity
  
• December 4th and 5th 2003 — Canada and Costa Rica Hold a Consultative Workshop on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers
  

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