International

Globe, International Many environmental issues are of global interest, such as climate change, the long-range transport of air pollutants, biodiversity, and the depletion of stratospheric ozone. Dealing with these issues requires cooperation with other members of the international community.

This section contains information on how Environment Canada shares data, scientific and technical expertise, technologies, and other resources with nations around the world. It also provides details on Canada's participation in various international negotiations, agreements, policy discussions, committees and forums.

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Canadian Biodiversity Information Network
Find and share information on Canadian biodiversity activities and learn what you can do to protect biodiversity.

International Relations
Environment Canada plays a central policy and coordination role for the Government of Canada's international activities relating to the environment.
Montreal Protocol: 19th Meeting of the Parties
Twenty years ago in Montreal, Canada joined 23 other countries to sign the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. In September 2007, the world will once again convene, this time to celebrate the anniversary of the Protocol's signing. Canada is proud to host this historic meeting for the 20th anniversary in the city where this milestone agreement was born.
Poplar River Bilateral Monitoring Committee
This committee monitors quantity and quality of both surface and ground water, as well as air quality in Canada and the United States, at or near the international boundary.

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