Environmental treaties

Quebecer ordered to pay $60,000 for violating the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Bird migration, Bird conservation, Wildlife law, Environmental law, Natural environment, Environmental treaties, Birds, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Migratory Bird Treaty

On June21, 2021, in the Saint-Jrme Courthouse, Frdric Thibeault was ordered to pay a total fine of $60,000, after pleading guilty to an offence under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

Key Points: 
  • On June21, 2021, in the Saint-Jrme Courthouse, Frdric Thibeault was ordered to pay a total fine of $60,000, after pleading guilty to an offence under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • Destroying a nest or egg of a migratory bird constitutes an offence, as specified by paragraph6(a) of the Migratory Birds Regulations, punishable under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • Frdric Thibeault was ordered to pay $15,000 per nest destroyed, for a total fine of $60,000.
  • Under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, Environment and Climate Change Canada is responsible for protecting migratory birds, their nests and their eggs and regulating potentially harmful human activities.

Three Newfoundland and Labrador hunters fined $15,000 for offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Bird migration, Bird conservation, Environmental treaties, Wildlife law, Environmental law, Natural environment, Branches of biology, Migratory Bird Treaty, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Stephenville, Newfoundland

On June 24, 2021, Paul Lushman, Bud Durnford, and Brian Durnford, from Francois, Newfoundland and Labrador, were each sentenced to pay $5,000 after having pleaded guilty on May 10, 2021, to one charge each under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, in the Stephenville Provincial Court, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Key Points: 
  • On June 24, 2021, Paul Lushman, Bud Durnford, and Brian Durnford, from Francois, Newfoundland and Labrador, were each sentenced to pay $5,000 after having pleaded guilty on May 10, 2021, to one charge each under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, in the Stephenville Provincial Court, Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The three hunters were charged with possessing migratory birds without the necessary authorization.
  • The investigation by enforcement officers led to charges being laid against all three individuals for offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • Under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, Environment and Climate Change Canada is authorized to protect migratory birds and their nests, conserve populations, and regulate potentially harmful human activities that may impact them.

Senator Ed Markey and Representative Alma Adams to Address BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Articles, Environmental ethics, Climate justice, Climate change, Climate change policy, Ethics, Environmental treaties, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Individual and political action on climate change, Action for Climate Empowerment, Just Transition

The day-long BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue will be held Thursday, April 8, 2021, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • The day-long BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue will be held Thursday, April 8, 2021, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
  • The conversations will strengthen communication between BIPOC climate experts and government officials in advance of the Biden-Harris Leader's Climate Summit taking place on Earth Day.
  • Topics to be discussed include BIPOC priorities for a just transition, culturally responsive climate action, and implementation of Justice 40 commitments across federal agencies.
  • The dialogue will also introduce the community-driven U.S. framework for Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE), as recommended in Article 12 of the Paris Agreement.

Wilson Dow Bolsters Virtual Capabilities With Technical Strategist

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Friday, July 24, 2020
Law by country, Countries, Environmental treaties, Emission inventory, Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Air pollution

CHICAGO, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Dow Group, a creative production agency dedicated to uniting and activating audiences through the power of shared experience, is thrilled to welcome Technical Strategist Michael Manke.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Dow Group, a creative production agency dedicated to uniting and activating audiences through the power of shared experience, is thrilled to welcome Technical Strategist Michael Manke.
  • His diverse skill set and technical knowledge of streaming solutions and virtual event platforms strengthens the company's client strategy and technical execution.
  • As event portfolios become a mix of hybrid, live, and virtual experiences for the foreseeable future, Michael's expertise in virtual technical solutions is invaluable," says Matthew Cooney, Vice President at Wilson Dow.
  • "I've known it, and my new team at Wilson Dow has known it, and together, we're excited to continue this virtual momentum, keeping our focus future-forward."

Emissions of most harmful air pollutants dropped in 2018, marking EU progress under UN Convention

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Friday, July 24, 2020
Law by country, Countries, Air pollution, Climate forcing, Environmental treaties, Climate change policy, Emissions trading, Emission inventory, Multi-effect Protocol

In all, 26 pollutants are monitored in the report sent by the EU to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

Key Points: 
  • In all, 26 pollutants are monitored in the report sent by the EU to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
  • Wider differences were reported by Member States, with increased emissions of certain pollutants occurring in a number of individual countries.
  • The EU Air Convention reporttracks the emissions of key air pollutants over past years.
  • The NEC Directive sets emission reduction commitments for five main air pollutants for 2020-2029 and more ambitious obligations for 2030 onwards.

Growth of Marine Scrubber Market to be Impacted by the Compliance with MARPOL Regulations | Technavio

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Oil, Gas, Energy, Environment, Maritime, Transport, Law by country, Politics by country, Climate forcing agents, Environmental impact of shipping, Environmental treaties, Ozone depletion, Climate change, Greenhouse gas, Pollution, MARPOL 73/78, Ozone, International Maritime Organization

Marine Scrubber Market Landscape 2020-2024: Geographic Landscape

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  • These emissions lead to the formation of greenhouse gases and global warming, which directly contributes to the depletion of the ozone layers in the atmosphere.
  • Consequently, the MARPOL Convention was adopted by the International Maritime Organization to address this issue.
  • The convention includes regulations that are aimed at preventing and minimizing pollution from ships, from both unintentional and routine operations.

Highlights - Parliament delegation to the SDG and Climate Action Summits in New York - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Law by country, Politics by country, Environmental treaties, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Key Points: 

  • On 24 and 25 September 2019, the SDG summit will instead focus on actions to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

  • The event is the first UN summit on the SDGs since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in September 2015.
  • MEPs will hold exchanges with UN officials, governments, international organisations and NGOs to scrutinise the actions and pledges of the summit and ensure that the EU and the global community step up to the plate and raise their ambition both with respect to climate policy and SGD implementation.
  • The EP delegation will hold meetings with inter alia the President of the 74th UNGA, Mr Tijjani Mohammad Bande, Luis Alfonso de Alba, Special Envoy for Climate Action Summit, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Ms Patricia Espinosa and the incoming and outgoing presidencies of the COP 24 and 25.

Three Quebecers plead guilty to seven charges under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and receive fines totalling $18,000

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Bird migration, Bird conservation, Birds, Environmental treaties, Environmental law, Dinosaurs, Wildlife law, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Migratory Bird Treaty, Mingan, Quebec

Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers seized a total of 189migratory bird eggs from the three offenders.

Key Points: 
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers seized a total of 189migratory bird eggs from the three offenders.
  • On March27, 2019, AurleBeaudry (Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan), JocelynBeaudin (Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan) and DenisBeaudin (Boischatel) all pleaded guilty to two counts each under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 for unlawfully disturbing migratory bird nests and unlawfully taking migratory bird eggs.
  • They were fined a total of $17,000 and prohibited from holding a migratory bird hunting permit for one year.
  • Under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, Environment and Climate Change Canada is responsible for protecting migratory birds, their nests, and populations and for regulating potentially harmful human activities that may impact them.

Canada joins the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, to address shipwrecks and ensure owner accountability

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Countries, Law, Foreign relations, Environmental treaties, Environment, Kenya, Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, Royal assent

Yesterday, Canada has taken another step in this direction by acceding to the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007.

Key Points: 
  • Yesterday, Canada has taken another step in this direction by acceding to the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007.
  • The Convention was incorporated into domestic law through the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, which received Royal Assent on February 28, 2019.
  • This allows Canada to now accede to the Convention alongside France, the United Kingdom, and 40 other countries.
  • "Acceding to this Convention brings Canada in line with international standards, to enable us to better protect our coastlines.

IFAW Sponsors Global Art Contest with CITES and UNDP In Celebration of World Wildlife Day 2019

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Foreign relations, Law, Government, Wildlife smuggling, World Wildlife Day, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Environment, Environmental treaties, Wildlife, CITES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, is hosting a 2019 global art contest in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in celebration of World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2019.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, is hosting a 2019 global art contest in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in celebration of World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2019.
  • The UN World Wildlife Day is recognized annually on March 3rd to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild animals and plants.
  • The first day to submit entries is Wednesday, January 16th and participants can submit electronically through IFAW's website through January 31st.
  • World Wildlife Day was established in 2013 in the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking the day of signature of the CITES.