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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.

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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

December 2, 2011 – St. John’s, Newfoundland – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan READ
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December 2, 2011 – St. John’s, Newfoundland – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan

The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRT) is investigating the economic risks and opportunities of climate change for Canada. As part of this initiative the NRT is exploring what a low-carbon economy looks like for Canada. This meeting is one of ten regional events being held by the NRT and its Regional Partners across the country throughout November and December, 2011.

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November 30, 2011 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan READ
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November 30, 2011 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan

The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRT) is investigating the economic risks and opportunities of climate change for Canada. As part of this initiative the NRT is exploring what a low-carbon economy looks like for Canada. This meeting is one of ten regional events being held by the NRT and its Regional Partners across the country throughout November and December, 2011.

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November 29, 2011 – Life Cycle Approaches (LCAs) – Private Sector Stakeholder Session READ
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November 29, 2011 – Life Cycle Approaches (LCAs) – Private Sector Stakeholder Session

The NRT conducted a stakeholder convening session with the private sector in its research and consideration of how Life Cycle Approaches LCAs can be used in the Canadian economy. The NRT focused on what could be done to better leverage the opportunities presented by LCAs to support economic competitiveness that fosters environmental stewardship within the Canadian private sector.

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November 29, 2011 – Saint John, New Brunswick – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan READ
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November 29, 2011 – Saint John, New Brunswick – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan

The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRT) is investigating the economic risks and opportunities of climate change for Canada. As part of this initiative the NRT is exploring what a low-carbon economy looks like for Canada. This meeting is one of ten regional events being held by the NRT and its Regional Partners across the country throughout November and December, 2011.

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November 24, 2011 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan READ
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November 24, 2011 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan

The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRT) is investigating the economic risks and opportunities of climate change for Canada. As part of this initiative the NRT is exploring what a low-carbon economy looks like for Canada. This meeting is one of ten regional events being held by the NRT and its Regional Partners across the country throughout November and December, 2011.

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November 24, 2011 – Écotech Québec – 3e Forum des technologies propres READ
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November 24, 2011 – Écotech Québec – 3e Forum des technologies propres

The NRT moderated a panel session at Écotech Québec’s 3e Forum des technologies propres entitled “The low-carbon economy or how to adapt to the winds of climate change”.

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