Environmental Studies

Here you will find links to various environmental issues that effect the city. Also, there is primary data available.

This site discusses the environmental initiatives and projects that the city is taking charge in.

The organization contains very helpful information on Canadian environmental concerns, such as conserving energy, by providing science-based education, advocacy and policy work.

Here you will find government documents and publications on air, water, and land.

This is another organization that does their own research on particular environmental issues, such as a sustainable economy.

The UNEP mission statement is To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations.

The Brookings Institute conducts independent research and provides innovative, practical recommendations that attempt to secure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system.

The Center for Global Development works to reduce global poverty and inequality.

The European Commission represents the general interest of the EU and is the driving force in proposing legislation administering and implementing EU policies, enforcing EU law and negotiating in the international arena.

The OECD promotes policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.

The agency conducts environmental assessment, research, and education. It has the responsibility of maintaining and enforcing national environmental standards.

Over 150 world leaders are expected to attend the UN Sustainable Development Summit from September 25-27 at UN headquarters in New York to formally adopt a new sustainable development agenda.