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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

November 22, 2011 – Life Cycle Approaches (LCAs) – Public Sector Stakeholder Session READ
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November 22, 2011 – Life Cycle Approaches (LCAs) – Public Sector Stakeholder Session

The NRT conducted a stakeholder convening session with the public sector in its research and consideration of how LCAs can be used in federal government internal operations and decision-making processes.

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November 22 and December 15, 2011 – Leveraging investments in climate science and impacts and adaptation research to support business responses to climate change today

Framing note for a two-part webinar series by the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRT) and The Delphi Group “We have the knowledge necessary to start undertaking adaptation activities in most situations now.” That is a key conclusion of Canada’s most recent science assessment of our country’s vulnerability to climate change.…

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Peterson-NRT Joint Session READ
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Peterson-NRT Joint Session

The NRT hosted the Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics Canadian book launch in Ottawa. The book entitled, ‘NAFTA and Climate Change’ written by Jeffrey J. Schott and Meera Fickling offers the first comparative analysis of national and subnational climate policies and their implications for North American integration.

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November 9, 2011 – Calgary, Alberta – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan READ
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November 9, 2011 – Calgary, Alberta – 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 8, 2011 – Toronto, Ontario – Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan READ
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November 8, 2011 – Toronto, Ontario – 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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Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan READ
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Planning For Prosperity – Building Canada’s Low-Carbon Growth Plan

Ten sessions are being held to gather input and advice on the regional and pan-Canadian opportunities and challenges inherent in the global transition to a low-carbon economy, and how Canada can succeed and prosper in this new reality.

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