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International Institute for Sustainable Development - http://www.iisd.org/
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Canada's Digital Collections - http://collections.ic.gc.ca/
Showcases over 375 web sites celebrating Canada's history, geography, science, technology, and culture. |
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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. |
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Canadian Mathematical Society - http://www.math.ca/
Information on the CMS including activities and publications. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Statistical Society of Canada - http://www.ssc.ca/
Information, resources and publications. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Friends of the Environment Foundation - http://www.td.com/fef/
Encourage Canadians to participate in the restoration of their local environment. |
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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. |
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Canadian Operational Research Society - http://www.cors.ca/
Provides information, bulletins and activities. Site in English and French. |
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Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention - http://www.c2p2online.com/
Includes information on implementing actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollution and waste, including conferences, events, and education opportunities. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Ecojustice - http://www.ecojustice.ca/
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). |
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Pollution Probe - http://www.pollutionprobe.org/
A leading Canadian environmental organization on many issues. Provide information, publications and activities. |
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Canadian Soils Information System - http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/
Soils maps and descriptions, plus information on related topics in agriculture and ecology. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops - http://www.bioinformatics.ca/
Provides information about bioinformatics in Canada. Workshops, certification and resources. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System - http://www.cbif.gc.ca/pls/pp/poison?p_x=px
Presents data on plants that cause poisoning in livestock, pets, and humans. Includes search feature by botanical or common name and notes on the effects of ingesting each plant. |
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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. |
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Canadian Council on Ecological Areas - http://www.ccea.org/
The CCEA is committed to establishing a network of protected areas linked together in a system that will protect Canada's terrestrial and aquatic diversity in perpetuity. |
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Entomological Society of Canada - http://www.esc-sec.ca/
Promoting research and disseminating knowledge of insects. Contains history of the organization, publications, articles, common names of insects, calendar of meetings and events, and links. |
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Ecovoyageurs - http://www.ecovoyageurs.ca/
Information from Unilever about how to reduce the human impact on Earth, and explains the concept of an Eco-Footprint. |
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Energy Probe Research Foundation - http://www.eprf.ca
An independent think tank of public policy researchers, assisted by a team of interns, volunteers, and other support staff, working in diverse areas of concern to citizens. Features news, speakers bureau details and annual report. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Canadian Mycological Resource - http://www.fungi.ca/
A mycological portal for Canadians. Information and links which are useful for amateur and professional mycologists. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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The Green Group - http://www.greengrp.com/
An environmental relationship company, combining government relations, public relations, marketing, research, environmental technical knowledge, and practical experience in the environmental, energy and natural resources fields. |
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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. |