| Short Name: | CEC |
| Full Name: | Commission for Environmental Cooperation |
| Purpose: | environment |
| Established: | 13-Sep-1993 |
| Entered into force: | |
| Type: | body, multi-lateral |
| Place where established: | |
| Schedule to expire: | |
| Goals and Objectives: | The Commission was created under the "North American Agreement for Environmental Cooperation" (NAAEC). It addresses regional environmental concerns, helps prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts and promotes the effective enforcement of environmental law. The CEC facilitates cooperation and public participation to foster conservation, protection and enhancement of the North American environment for the benefit of present and future generations, in the context of increasing economic, trade and social links between Canada, Mexico and United States. |
| Related Legislation: | [13 Sep 1993] North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (entered into force 01 Jan 1994) |
| Internet source: | #http://www.cec.org/# |
| Country | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Mexico | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| USA (contiguous states) | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Language |
|---|
| English |
| French |
| Spanish |
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| Secretariat's address | Commission for Environmental Cooperation 393 rue St-Jacques Quest, bureau 200 Montreal (Quebec) H2Y 1N9 Canaca |
| Telephone | +1-514-35004300 |
| Fax | +1-514- 350-4314 |
| Home Page | #http://www.cec.org/# |