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FINDING SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS

OUR PROCESS

Our process helps Canada achieve sustainable development solutions that integrate environmental and economic considerations to ensure the lasting prosperity and well-being of our nation.

RESEARCH

We rigorously research and conduct high quality analysis on issues of sustainable development. Our thinking is original and thought provoking.

CONVENE

We convene opinion leaders and experts from across Canada around our table to share their knowledge and diverse perspectives. We stimulate debate and integrate polarities. We create a context for possibilities to emerge.

ADVISE

We generate ideas and provide realistic solutions to advise governments, Parliament and Canadians. We proceed with resolve and optimism to bring Canada’s economy and environment closer together.

Convene

We convene opinion leaders and experts from across Canada around our table to share their knowledge and diverse perspectives. We stimulate debate and integrate polarities. We create a context for possibilities to emerge. We meet Canadians from every region of the country to engage them in our deliberations. In fact, the NRT is the only national organization with a direct mandate from Parliament to engage Canadians in the generation and promotion of sustainable development advice and solutions.

Upcoming Events

April 27, 2012

Facing the Elements: Building Business Resilience in a Changing Climate

The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy is pleased to release two more reports as part of our Climate Prosperity series on how business can and should adapt to climate change. Our “Advisory Report” to government and “Business Primer” for companies set out practical information, advice, and recommendations on the business case for climate adaptation and how this can positively affect bottom lines. With practical case studies and real-world examples from “climate pacesetting companies”, we show what business and government can do now to build business resilience and ensure continued prosperity while facing the elements. [Read the reports]

Latest Events

Degrees of Change – Roundtable Discussion – October 5, 2010 READ
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Degrees of Change – Roundtable Discussion – October 5, 2010

The  NRTEE and the RCGS organized a moderated “roundtable” discussion on the impacts of climate change for Canada and what we can do to adapt to these impacts.  Panelists were asked to address a series of pre-determined questions relating to the topic.  The roundtable was made up of 11  high-level experts from a range of…

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Degrees of Change – News Conference – October 5, 2010 READ
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Degrees of Change – News Conference – October 5, 2010

Joint Initiative Lays Out Physical Effects of Climate Change on Canada October 5, 2010 – The physical effects of climate change on Canada in the next century could touch everything from human health and community infrastructure to water resources and even tourism and recreation activities, according to a newly-compiled presentation of scientific research published today.…

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Canadian Water Summit – June 17, 2010 READ
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Canadian Water Summit – June 17, 2010

On June 17th, the NRTEE hosted a plenary session at the Canadian Water Summit entitled “Water Sustainability and Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors: Realities, Barriers and Opportunities”. Panelists discussed both the barriers that stand in the way of improved water management and the possible solutions for better ecosystem health and sustainable economic prosperity.

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NRT Plenary Session – June 2-3, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario READ
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NRT Plenary Session – June 2-3, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario

NRT Members are distinguished sustainability leaders active in businesses, universities, environmental groups, labour and public policy from across Canada.

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NRT Plenary Session – March 3-4, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario

NRT Members are distinguished sustainability leaders active in businesses, universities, environmental groups, labour and public policy from across Canada.

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Exploring the Changing Role of the Natural Resource Sectors in Canadian Water Governance Workshop – February 1, 2010 – Toronto, Ontario READ
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Exploring the Changing Role of the Natural Resource Sectors in Canadian Water Governance Workshop – February 1, 2010 – Toronto, Ontario

The NRT collaborated with the Water Policy and Governance Group on a workshop designed to explore the changing landscape of water governance in Canada, focusing on implications for industries in the natural resource sectors.

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