Yukon Environmental Network

_Yukon_{Environmental Network Bulletin – December 17th, 2007}

Happy Solstice and Happy Holidays!

The next Bulletin will be posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 (There will be no bulletin on December 24th or 31^st).

An arrow ► denotes new, revised item or approaching deadline. Yukon items are listed first under each heading; the rest are chronological.

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BULLETIN SECTIONS:

1. NEWS

2. ACTION ALERTS

3. LOCAL MEETINGS & EVENTS

4. NOTICES

5. CONSULTATIONS, CALLS

6. WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

7. RESOURCES

8. FUNDING

9. JOBS, VOLUNTEER

10. YOUTH

11. YUKON LINKS

12. CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK (RCEN) BULLETINS:

1. NEWS

► Canada bows to pressure at Bali's 11th hour – DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION NEWS RELEASE | DECEMBER 15, 2007

Bali, Indonesia - Nations agreed today on a "Bali roadmap" to launch negotiations for a post-2012 global climate agreement that will be guided by scientific analysis of the emission cuts needed to avoid dangerous climate change. http://www.davidsuzuki.org/latestnews/dsfnews12150701.asp

► World reaches vague climate deal after day of high drama at UN talks - ALEXANDER PANETTA | THE CANADIAN PRESS | DECEMBER 15, 2007

BALI, Indonesia - With international climate talks teetering toward collapse, countries rallied Saturday to a last-ditch agreement that they would strive for a new global climate-change treaty over the next two years. Consensus at a United Nations summit arrived after a day of high drama in which the United States drew boos for threatening to reject a deal and an angry Chinese delegation led a revolt by developing countries. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/climate_talks_cda&printer=1

► Isolated Canada grudgingly accepts Bali deal - GEOFFREY YORK | GLOBE AND MAIL | DECEMBER 15, 2007

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — After a failed attempt to block an agreement, Canada found itself isolated at the Bali conference Saturday and grudgingly accepted a new accord to set a target of 25 to 40 per cent for cuts in greenhouse-gas emissions by wealthy countries by the end of the next decade. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071215.wbalidealyork1215/BNStory/International/home

► FACTBOX: Ten Steps to Fight Global Warming - REUTERS NEWS SERVICE | DECEMBER 14, 2007

Bamboozled by the Bali negotiations, but want to do your bit to avert a climate crisis? Here are 10 simple steps towards cutting your carbon emissions at home and work. http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/46006/story.htm

► Oil-Eating Bugs May Unlock Clean Energy from Crude - JEFFREY JONES | REUTERS NEWS SERVICE | DECEMBER 13, 2007

CALGARY, Alberta - A tiny oil-eating bug that lives deep underground may allow the world's oil industry to unlock energy trapped in trillions of barrels of heavy crude, which is costly and dirty to produce using today's methods. http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/45979/story.htm

► Without insulating ice, Arctic waters warm 5 C - SANDRA HINES | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | DECEMBER 13, 2007

Seattle, Washington - Record-breaking amounts of ice-free water have deprived the Arctic of more of its natural "sunscreen" than ever in recent summers. The effect is so pronounced that sea surface temperatures rose to 5 C above average in one place this year, a high never before observed, says the oceanographer who has compiled the first-ever look at average sea surface temperatures for the region. http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/27286

► Real trees better for environment: Group - Study weighs in on annual debate. CLARE OGILVIE | THE PROVINCE | DECEMBER 11, 2007

WHISTLER - Get real. That's the answer to whether to buy a real Christmas tree or an artificial one, according to research done by the David Suzuki Foundation. http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=8c521a14-815b-4459-abe9-891b4fc198d1

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2. ACTION ALERTS

Help Save the Taku - Stop 50 Years of Toxic Mine Pollution and Government Inaction. Officials have found discharges from two now-abandoned mines — owned by RedCorp Ventures Ltd.– to be "acutely lethal". Yet Canadian and BC officials are failing to enforce the law to halt the pollution entering this major, transboundary salmon river. We need your help to make them do their jobs right. To sign the Clean-up Enforcement Petition go to: http://www.riverswithoutborders.org/cleanup. For more information contact; David MacKinnon ED, Rivers Without Borders, 668-5099 david@riverswithoutborders.org

Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA) Online registry (YOR). The YOR is the electronic registry that allows public access to documents and information associated with assessments under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA). To provide your comments on current proposed projects visit www.yesab.ca/registry

► Spring 2008 Oil and Gas Rights Disposition. The Spring 2008 Request for Postings closes on January 16, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. PST. Members of the public are welcome to meet with officials from Oil and Gas Resources to discuss the disposition process at any time. Please call (867) 667-3427 to arrange a meeting, or e-mail oilandgasdisposition@gov.yk.ca.

Yukon Water Board Online Water Use License Applications. In accordance with the Waters Act, the Yukon Water Board gives notice of applications they have received for water use licences, to give the opportunity for any person who wishes to request that a public hearing be held regarding the application to submit a written request by the deadline given in the notice. To view the list of current applications and deadlines, go to http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca/applications.htm. To view specific information on an application, click on the application register. License applications that have been approved are listed on the Water Use Licences page at; http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca/licences.htm.

► KAIROS Petitions the Environment Commissioner Regarding Fossil Fuel Subsidies. On November 13th, KAIROS submitted a petition to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development in the Office of the Auditor General of Canada soliciting information concerning the contradiction between government policies that promote fossil fuels and other policies that are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This petition is part of the KAIROS Re-energize campaign. Under Canadian law, Federal Government Ministers are required to submit substantive replies within 120 days after the Commissioner accepts the petition. The petition, filed at the same time as one by Ecojustice Canada, also seeks appropriate remedial actions by the government. To read the petition, or for more information, please visit the KAIROS website.

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3. LOCAL MEETINGS & EVENTS.

► Christmas Bird Counts Schedule 2007/08. Note: Please contact count coordinators directly to participate in any or all Christmas Bird Counts:

· THIS WEEK – Haines Junction. Thursday, December 20, 2007 Time: 9:15 a.m. Location: Visitor Information Centre. For route assignment contact Julie Bauer, Haines Junction 634-2002 email: julie-ann-bauer@northwestel.net

► B.Y.T.E. - Turn it Around - Enviro/art Contest ages 13-18. Create art out of regular waste – say something about this world we live in! Mail or bring your art into BYTE by Monday January 7th 2008. All submissions will be on display during BYTE’s 10th Annual Youth Plan To Take Over the WORLD Conference January 18-20 in Whitehorse. Winners will be announced during the conference, and will start a national tour from there. For more information go to: http://yukonyouth.com/projects/turnitaround/

► Bird Year Yukon Enviro-birders, Malkolm Boothroyd and family surpass the magical 400 mark! To follow their adventures point your browser to: http://www.birdyear.blogspot.com/

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4. NOTICES

► Local Co-housing Project - A co-housing project in downtown Whitehorse is being formed. Would you like to be part of it? Please contact Suat Tuzlak at Alpine Bakery or YCS for more information. info@alpinebakery.ca

New Threatened Species in the Yukon - The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) met in Ottawa, Ontario, November 28-30, 2007 where the conservation status of 15 species was assessed. As a result of this meeting, the Olive-sided Flycatcher was assessed as Threatened. The Olive-sided Flycatcher, a species found across Canada, was assessed as Threatened because of a long-term decline in numbers. Similar to some other recently assessed birds that feed on flying insects and winter in South America, the cause of the decline is unclear. For more information on endangered wildlife in Canada go to: www.cosewic.gc.ca

Yukon Bird Club: Fall sightings round-up 2007 - December 1st marks the start of the winter birding season. We are now compiling fall (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov) bird sightings for the seasonal report. Please send in your notable fall sightings to yukonbirdclub@gmail.com . Include details such as species, number seen, exact location, date, observer name(s), and any other interesting aspect of the observation. Include photos where possible. www.yukonweb.com/community/ybc/

Government of Yukon News Release #07-259 - Yukon Interests Advanced in MacKenzie Gas Project Hearings. Two years of intensive efforts by Yukon government officials came to a close Thursday in Inuvik, NWT as the Joint Review Panel completed its hearings on the Mackenzie Gas Project. Intervention by Yukon government officials has resulted in major commitments for Yukon from the project proponent, Imperial Oil. http://www.gov.yk.ca/news/2007/07-259.html

Energy Solutions Centre: Holiday Light Exchange Program. The Energy Solutions Centre has organized a light exchange. Bring your old set of light to the Energy Solutions Centre at 206A Lowe St. (across from Riverside Grocery) and trade it in for a new set of L.E.D. lights to decorate your home. Supplies of L.E.D. lights are limited, so hurry in to get your free string. If you have more than one string, bring them in and we will recycle them too! For more information contact Shane at 393-7062.

Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) Screening Report and Recommendation for the Proposed Carmacks Stewart/Minto Spur Transmission Project (Project No. 2006-0286) is now available. Key issues considered during the assessment included; Tachun & Ethel Lake Caribou, Air Quality and diesel emissions within Riverdale, Heritage Resources, Trapping activities and resources, timber salvage plan, Aesthetic Impact and Fish and Fish Habitat. To view the full report, go to: www.yesab/registry.ca.

Energy Solutions Directory- get listed. The Energy Solutions Centre is developing a new Energy Solutions Directory that will help Yukoners find renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency expertise. If you offer an energy product or service in any of the following categories, contact us for a free listing; renewable energy, energy efficiency or transportation. To submit your companies information, contact the Energy Solutions Centre at 867.393.7148 or toll free from the communities at 1-800.661.0408 ext. 7148 or e-mail esc@gov.yk.ca

Great Backyard Bird Count. In February 2008, volunteers throughout the U.S. and Canada are invited to “Count for Fun, Count for the Future! Millions of novice and accomplished bird watchers can make their fascination with nature add up for science and for the future during the 11th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, led by Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. During “Presidents’ Day” weekend, February 15–18, 2008, anyone can count birds from wherever they are and enter their tallies online at www.birdcount.org . These reports create an exciting real-time picture of where the birds are across the continent and contribute valuable information for science and conservation. For more information on how to participate, including identification tips, photos, bird sounds, maps, and information on over 500 bird species, visit www.birdcount.org.

Yukon Energy Star Appliance Rebates. Buy a new ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator, washing machine, and/or dish washer between September 1 and February 29, 2008, and save money with a $100 cash rebate* on each appliance. Buy a new ENERGY STAR® qualified furnace or boiler between September 1 and February 29, 2008, and receive a 15% cash rebate (to a maximum of $400) on the cost of the furnace or boiler. To receive your rebate, send your proof of purchase and a completed application form for appliances 219 KB or furnaces 219 KB (also available from participating retailers) to the Yukon Energy Solutions Centre. Questions? Call the Energy Solutions Centre at 867-393-7063 or Toll-Free at 1-800-662-0408 ext. 7063.

2007 GreenHoG Handbook is now available and it’s loaded with hundreds of dollar’s worth of coupons and tips to help Yukoners save energy, save money and reduce green house gas emissions. Pick up the Handbook from the Yukon government’s Energy Solutions Centre at 206A Lowe Street. You can also pick up the Handbook at the Yukon Conservation Society office, Yukon Housing offices and Energy, Mines and Resources district offices. To order a copy call the Energy Solutions Centre at 393-7063 or send an e-mail to info@nrgsc.yk.ca .

Government of Yukon News Release #07-156 - Yukon Housing Corporation Supports Energy Conservation. http://www.gov.yk.ca/news/2007/07-156.html. Yukon Housing Corporation is introducing substantial program changes and enhancements to promote the conservation of energy in residential buildings. The new initiatives will assist existing home owners, people looking at new home construction and owners of rental properties. The new program offerings will be available until March 31, 2009. To learn more visit the Yukon Housing Corporation website: http://www.housing.yk.ca/.

Up Here Magazine has an on-line survey on whether or not uranium mining has a place North of 60. It's in the bottom right corner of their home page. If you want to vote, go to: http://www.uphere.ca/. To read the recent Up Here article “The Fallout” By Michael Ganleyin on the Uranium Mining issue in the North, go to http://www.uphere.ca/node/171.

Publication Announcement - Biodiversity Centre for Wildlife Studies (BCFWS). The primary function of BCFWS is to operate and maintain a Wildlife Data Centre, a location for gathering, compiling, archiving, and summarizing information on wildlife in British Columbia. A significant product of BCFWS is Wildlife Afield, the society's bi-annual journal that focuses on the natural history, conservation, and management of wildlife in the province. BCFWS has just published its latest issue of Wildlife Afield (Vol. 4, No. 1). To learn more about Wildlife Afield, and how to obtain copies, please see the "Wildlife Afield Publication Announcement" posted on the BCFWS website www.wildlifebc.org.

► New RCEN Caucus Coordinator! The RCEN would like to welcome Daniel Casselman to the National Office, in his new position as National Caucus Coordinator. If you would like to contact him or send a welcome email, he can be reached at daniel@cen-rce.org or by telephone at (613) 728-9810, ext. 236. Welcome to the RCEN team, Daniel!

Canadian made electric car approved by Transport Canada for use in Canada. Transport Canada recently confirmed to ZENN Motor Company that its 100 per cent electric, Zero-Emission, No-Noise (“ZENN”) vehicle meets and/or exceeds all standards of Canada’s low-speed vehicle class Friday, November 2, 2007. The issuance of the National Safety Mark is the first step of many to bringing the ZENN to market in Canada. To be legally allowed to drive these cars in the Yukon, we will need to have low-speed vehicle legislation drafted. At the moment, British Columbia is the only jurisdiction in Canada with low-speed vehicle regulations in place. http://zenncars.com/availability/availability_canada.html

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5. CONSULTATIONS, CALLS

►Call for Comments: The Draft North Yukon Regional Land Use Plan is now available for public review. Comments on the Plan will be accepted by the North Yukon Planning Commission until January 15, 2008. Two versions of the Draft Land Use Plan are available for download at http://nypc.planyukon.ca/ - the Draft Land Use Plan (Summary), a non-technical document highlighting major recommendations intended for a broad audience and the Draft Land Use Plan (Full version), a detailed and technical version of the Plan, primarily intended for resource managers. Both documents are also available in hard copy and may be picked up at the North Yukon Planning Commission Office (201-307 Jarvis Street). The Draft Land Use Plan (Summary) is available in the foyer of the Elijah Smith Building or at the Main Desk of the Yukon Government Administration Building.

Call for Proposals - Funding Available for Research on the Social Economy in Northern Canada. Value: Up to $20,000/year for 2 years. The Social Economy Research Network of Northern Canada invites applications for research projects dealing with the Social Economy in the North. Funding is available to support research that fits within the context of the Social Economy Research Network of Northern Canada. The overall goal of this Research Network is to bring together researchers and practitioners working on issues relevant to the social economy in northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Labrador). The Network has established four broad research themes for Social Economy research with coordinators located at four Canadian Universities. Subprojects should fit within one of these research themes and complement the overall activities and objectives of the program. Research Themes: Applications will be accepted for consideration in four research theme areas: 1. Profiling the social economy in Northern Canada, 2. Resource regimes and the social economy in the North, 3. The State and the social economy in the North, and 4. Indigenous communities and the social economy in the North. For more details on these themes, go to: http://dl1.yukoncollege.yk.ca/sernnoca/themes. For details on the call for proposals go to: http://dl1.yukoncollege.yk.ca/sernnoca/. Applications can be submitted at anytime but these will be reviewed at specific meetings of the SERNNoCa Scientific Committee

IPY call for proposals - Funding for Training, Communications and Outreach projects in conjunction with International Polar Year. Innovative and creative proposals are being sought to help raise awareness about the Canadian Arctic, promote IPY and polar science and research, and provide training and skills development for Northerners, amongst other objectives. The Government of Canada Program for International Polar Year places important emphasis on engaging children and youth and wishes to encourage partnerships and collaborations in all aspects of its program. This Call for Proposals is intended to support activities and initiatives across the country, particularly in the North. Details regarding the Call for Proposals is posted on our website at http://www.ipy.gc.ca/fnds/tco_e.html. The Call closes on January 15, 2008. Further information on IPY can also be obtained from the Canadian IPY Secretariat website www.ipycanada.ca and the international program website at www.ipy.org.

► Comments on Draft Proposed Regulatory Provision for an Amendment to the Proposed PCB Regulations under CEPA. The RCEN has been invited to select four (4) ENGO delegates to comment on Environment Canada’s (EC) draft proposed regulatory provision for an extension to the 2009 end-of-use deadline for the proposed PCB Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The deadline to submit consolidated ENGO comments (in writing) to EC is February 1st 2008. The selected ENGO delegates will be compensated $500 (including GST) for a maximum of 1 day of work. If you are interested in participating, please click here. The deadline to apply is January 6th, 2007. For more information, contact Daniel Casselman, RCEN National Caucus Coordinator, tel.: (613) 728-9810 ext. 236.

► Chemicals Management Plan Stakeholder Advisory Council. Environment Canada (EC) has invited the RCEN to select two (2) ENGO delegates to serve on a Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Council to the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP)*. The Council will consist of up to 19 members and will be co-chaired by Director Generals from EC and Health Canada. The focus will be on matters subsequent to the process of categorizing the Domestic Substances List, as well as cross-cutting, integrated activities across the CMP. Travel expenses for members of not-for-profit organizations will be reimbursed in accordance with Treasury Board Guidelines.If you are interested in participating, please click here. The deadline for applications is January 6, 2007. *Please note this is a separate body from the NGO Advisory Committee being set up to guide the work of the RCEN-Environmental Defence Capacity Building Project on the CMP. For more information, contact Daniel Casselman, RCEN National Caucus Coordinator, tel.: (613) 728-9810 ext. 236.

► DEADLINE THIS WEEK - New Substances Program: External Review Pilot Project. The RCEN has been invited to select one ENGO delegate to participate in a pilot project for Environment Canada / Health Canada’s New Substance Program, which will test a framework for the external review of its risk assessment reports of new chemicals and polymers. A review panel of 6 members will meet from February 12-14, 2008 in Ottawa to perform the review of 9 risk assessment reports under the direction of an external facilitator. Travel and living expenses for this meeting, as well as preparatory work and 3-days of services will be reimbursed according to Treasury Board Guidelines. If you are interested in participating, please click here. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 21, 2007. For more information, contact Leela Ramachandran, tel.: (613) 728-9810 ext. 223.

ARMADA Project - Research and Mentoring Experiences for Teachers. The University of Rhode Island's Office of Marine Programs is now

Accepting applications for the ARMADA Project- Research and Mentoring Experiences for Teachers. The ARMADA Project provides K-12 teachers an opportunity to actively participate in ocean, polar, and environmental science research and peer mentoring. Selected Master Teachers (with five or more years teaching experience) are paired with leading scientists and participate in shipboard, field, or laboratory research with all expenses paid. Research experiences will take place during the summer, although there may be opportunities during the school year. Upon completion of their research experience, Master Teachers develop ways to bring the fruits of their research experiences, including scientific data, methodologies, and technology into their classrooms. They share their experiences by mentoring new teachers in their school district and by presenting their results at the National Science Teachers Association National Conventions. For more information: www.armadaproject.org or contact Andrea Kecskes at 401-874-6211 or armada@gso.uri.edu. Application deadline: February 4, 2008

Call for Papers: Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, Volume 14, 2009 - Practical Research. Volume 14 of the Canadian Journal of Environmental Education will feature the work of practitioners, highlighting the roles that educators have in informing the study and practice of environmental education. If you have been planning a new project, or if you are continuing with and existing one, this would be a great time to begin documenting and reflecting on your work. And, plan to share it with the world. Are you worried that you aren't a writer? We can offer to pair you with another researcher, with similar interests, to help you through this part of the process. In order to be ready for the World Congress, we encourage you to complete drafts of your case studies by July 2008 and have final submissions ready by September 2009. For more information or assistance, please contact Guest Editors: Marcia McKenzie marcia.mckenzie@usask.ca or David Gruenewald greenwood@wsu.edu .

Request for Ideas: Climate Change Documentary Series. Tigress Productions in the UK is working on a TV documentary series about how a change of climate can create conflict on a large or small scale around the globe. They are looking for Canadian examples of how climate change has caused local disputes over water, land, etc. Please contact Rebecca Harris directly at RebeccaHarris@tigeraspect.co.uk if you have any examples they could highlight.

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6. WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES.

Seminar in Calgary: "Carbon, Cash & Climate: How much change will we get?” The Canadian Petroleum Institute, a non-profit organization, is organizing a seminar on climate change entitled: "Carbon, Cash & Climate: How much change will we get?” to be held in Calgary, AB on January 15, 2008. The objective of this Workshop is to bring together experts from various disciplines in climate science and policy to discuss topics related to the effects of greenhouse gases on climate and the strategies and costs of addressing this critical problem. All presenters are world leaders in their areas of expertise and all have contributed to the assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The aim is to provide a non-confrontational environment that will lead to constructive and practical discussion. For further information and to register, please click here or contact Alíce Fischer at (403) 736-3308, or at abfischer@cpican.com

Climate Change: Science and Solutions – 8th Annual U.S Conference. The National Council for Science and the Environment invites you to participate in the 8th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment to develop and advance science-based solutions to climate change. The three-day conference will be held January 16-18, 2008, in Washington, DC. For more information, please visit http://www.ncseonline.org/2008conference/.

Tunza International Children's Conference on the Environment, Stavanger, Norway 17-21 June 2008 - Theme: A Climate for change. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will be organizing its Tunza International Children's Conference on the Environment in Stavanger, Norway from 17 to 21 June 2008. It will bring together 1,000 children aged 10 to 14 years, to learn about the environment through plenary sessions, hands-on workshops and field trips. The Conference will increase the children's understanding of environmental issues by providing them with a forum to share experiences and collectively voice their concerns for the environment. The themes of the Conference include, Energy, Bio-diversity, Resources and water. For more information on the Conference, and to submit a nomination from your organization please visit our website: http://www.unep.org/tunza/children/events/icc_2008/ . For further information on the conference, please contact: The Children and Youth / Sport and the Environment Unit, Division of Communications and Public Information, United Nations Environment Programme, P.O. Box 30552, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: +254 -20- 762 3937 / 762 5066, Fax: +254 -20-762 3927/ 762 4350. Email: children.youth@unep.org

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7. RESOURCES

► Canada Launches Clean Energy Software. Canada’s Environment Minister, John Baird, together with Natural Resources Minister, Gary Lunn, today officially launched the latest version of RETScreen, a highly successful software tool developed by Natural Resources Canada to help assess the viability of clean energy projects. RETScreen is now being used as an evaluation tool for clean energy by 129,000 people across the world. To read the full press release from Natural Resources Canada's News Room, go to: http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/media/newsreleases/2007/2007126_e.htm. To download the new RETScreen Software (25 MB) go to: http://www.retscreen.net/ang/download.php

► Greentips – Environmental Ideas in Action - December 2007: A Toast to Green Beer and Wine go to: http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/greentips/. This is the latest issue from Union of Concerned Scientists: Citizens and Scientists for Environmental Solutions. For more information on UCS go to: www.ucsusa.org

► The Story of Stuff. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. To view the Story of Stuff go to: http://www.storyofstuff.com/index.html

► Nobel Lecture, Oslo, 10 December 2007. Al Gore’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech can be read at this website: http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2007/gore-lecture.html.

► The Canada-Wide Acid Rain Strategy: New Documents Available Online. Last November, the following documents were made available on the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment’s (CCME) website: The Acid Rain Task Group Long-term Strategic Plan to Implement the Strategy and A National Acid Rain Science Plan. These documents are part of The Canada-Wide Acid Rain Strategy for Post 2000, whose long-term goal is "to meet the environmental threshold of critical loads for acid deposition across Canada" in order to resolve the acid deposition problem in eastern Canada and ensure that new acid deposition problems do not occur elsewhere in the country. For more information, please click here.

► Scryve: a new Corporate Responsibility Research Tool available online. Scryve is a collaborative web resource and browser tool combination that provides a free resource for environmentally and socially aware Internet browsing. Look up over 3500 company ratings using their Search, or download their browser tool to see the rating of any company whose website you are on in the top right corner of your browser. If you like the rating, keep browsing, if you don't like it, click on it and they'll show you why the company is rated that way and give you alternative companies to use. Please click here to visit Scryve.com.

► CIELAP/CELA submission on the Proposed Regulatory Framework for Nanomaterials. On November 15th, the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy, and the Canadian Environmental Law Association, submitted their comments regarding the Proposed Regulatory Framework for Nanomaterials under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. To read the independent CIELAP/CELA Submission, please click here.

► December 2007 Toxic Nation E-News available now. Go to: http://www.environmentaldefence.ca/newsletter/toxicnation/enews.htm to get the latest news on Environmental Defence's efforts to protect human health from toxic chemicals. Find out about the latest science news on chemicals and health, and new tips for protecting yourself and family from exposure to toxic chemicals.

Clean Calgary Green Building and Renovation Guide. This guide has been compiled to assist Calgary’s residents to find building materials that are free of toxins; contain recycled contents; have a lower environmental impact than conventional building products; and that are generally less harmful to both the environment and human health. The guide also has other useful green building and design resources, energy saving tips and information on obtaining green power in and around Calgary. Download the Green Building and Renovation Guide

Unlikely Allies: Cross-Sector Partnerships for Sustainable Development. This compendium is a collection of six case studies showing how cross-sector partnerships can be used as vehicles for sustainable development in Canada. Case studies include the Clean Air Strategic Alliance, an Alberta-based multi-stakeholder policy group that deals with air quality issues; a coalbed methane company's efforts to use its need for Christmas baskets as an opportunity to train high school students in entrepreneurialism and to support local artisans; and the Sundre Petroleum Operators Group, a synergy group that consists of 30 oil and gas companies and 15 communities and others. To download the report click here: http://pubs.pembina.org//reports/Allies-Compendium-Final.pdf

EECOM News - October, 2007 - Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM) Bulletin. For the latest issue of EECOM News, visit www.eecom.org today! Pour lire le dernier numéro du bulletin d’EECOM, Visitez www.eecom.org dès aujourd’hui!

Newsletter: Nexus, December 2007: The Sustainability Network Newsletter. To view the December issue, go to: http://sustain.web.ca/Nexus/12-07.htm. The Sustainability Network is a support centre for environmental nonprofit organizations. Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of the environmental community by improving organizational management and leadership skills. Find out more at http://sustain.web.ca

EnerAction Now Up and Running! Bring energy conservation and efficiency projects to your Grades 4 to 7 classrooms with EnerAction. Eleven lesson plans, written by teachers for teachers, offer you a range of ways to make energy come to life in your classroom. Try the new Carbon Calculator! This innovative and interactive web-based lighting activity is a great tool for students. In one lesson, students investigate the costs in energy and in greenhouse gases to light their classrooms. They then identify ways to save energy and track their success. Students work alongside the Carbon Critter whose footprints grow larger when they use a lot of energy, and shrink when they save. Teachers can register with GreenLearning here: http://www.greenlearning.ca/register. To learn more about EnerAction got to: http://www.greenlearning.ca/eneraction. To visit the student website and try the Carbon Calculator go to: http://eneraction.greenlearning.ca/

Website: Environmental Learning and Experience: An Interdisciplinary Guide For Teachers (2007). No matter what we’re learning in school, there is often, if not always, some connection to the environment. That’s the premise of a new environmental education planning guide whose lead author is David Zandvliet, an associate professor of science and environmental education in Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Education. The British Columbia Ministry of Education commissioned Zandvliet and other education experts to research and write Environmental Learning and Experience: An Interdisciplinary Guide for Teachers. Compiled over 16 months and based on interviews with educators in several school districts, the planning guide explains how Zandvliet and his research partners are enriching the environmental education content in K to 12 courses. http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/environment_ed .

IPCC Synthesis Report is Available Online. On November 17th, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the final part of its Climate Change 2007 series entitled The AR4 Synthesis Report. This Synthesis Report is based on the assessment carried out by the three Working Groups of the IPCC. It provides an integrated view of climate change as the final part of the IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report and is a great resource for understanding how climate change will affect the economy and how it could be an opportunity to change our production model. Please visit the IPCC’s website to access this resource and many other important documents.

Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) Screening Report and Recommendation for the Proposed Carmacks Stewart/Minto Spur Transmission Project (Project No. 2006-0286) is now available. Key issues considered during the assessment included; Tachun & Ethel Lake Caribou, Air Quality and diesel emissions within Riverdale, Heritgae Resources, Trapping activities and resources, timber salvage plan, Aesthetic Impact and Fish and Fish Habitat. To view the full report, go to: www.yesab/registry.ca.

Wake Up and Smell the Planet is now available - the Nonpompous, Nonpreachy Grist Guide to Greening Your Day! Inside its colorful covers, you'll find loads of information and tips on everything from shaving to shopping, from greening your office to greening your video games. And all of it delivered with the good humor and bad puns that are Grist's trademark. http://www.grist.org/wakeup/index.html. Grist - Environmental News and Commentary homepage: http://www.grist.org/.

Environmental Petitions Process. Since 1995, the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development has managed the petitions process on behalf of the Auditor General and has reported on it annually to Parliament. Environmental petitions are letters sent by Canadians to the Auditor General as a way to present their environmental questions and concerns to specific ministers of the federal government. Ministers are required to respond in writing within 120 days. To learn more about this important resource, please visit the following websites. For information on the petitions process: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/domino/cesd_cedd.nsf/html/petitions_e.html. To access the Environmental Petitions Catalogue: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/domino/petitions.nsf/english - click on the Continue button to view the catalogue. To read the 2007 Environmental Petitions Report to Parliament: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/domino/reports.nsf/html/c20071002c_e.html

Canadian Atlas Online - second generation now available. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has launched the second generation of its groundbreaking Canadian Atlas Online. First launched in April 2005, The Canadian Atlas Online marries the ancient art and science of cartography with state-of-the-art technology. Fully bilingual, it is a trusted and frequently consulted geographic resource that makes learning about Canada fun for millions of Canadians; it attracts up to 500,000 page views each month. Detailed maps combined with thematic sections weave the stories of Canada’s people, culture, environment, history and heritage together into a compelling celebration of our nation. Maintaining the Society’s tradition of bringing Canada’s geography to life, the 2007 edition of The Canadian Atlas Online boasts an expanded inventory of timely thematic modules, including Climate Change and the Rivers of Canada. Content is richly illustrated with slide shows, narrated video vignettes and animated graphics, along with games and interactive questionnaires. For the English version go to http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/intro.aspx?lang=En for the French version go to: http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/intro.aspx?lang=Fr

Launch of the Fourth Global Environment Outlook: Environment for Development (GEO-4). Published 20 years after the World Commission on Environment and Development produced its seminal report, Our Common Future, GEO-4, the latest in UNEP's series of flagship reports, assesses the current state of the global atmosphere, land, water and biodiversity, describes the changes since 1987, and identifies priorities for action. The full report, including graphs, fact sheets and other resources can be found at http://www.unep.org/geo/geo4 .

Whitehorse Teachers: Get Into Nature with WildED! WildED delivers FREE Nature Education Programs to classes from grade 4 to 12. Our educators are locally based, professional teachers with backgrounds in natural sciences and outdoor education. Meet key learning outcomes in science, social studies, geography, and outdoor education with WildED’s curriculum-linked, experiential programs. WildED engages students, invokes critical thought, and can be tailored to match your teaching goals. Experience Our FREE programs! Programs include; In-School Programs (half or full day), Outdoor Programs (full day), Workshops and Educational Resources for Teachers. To book a WildED Program: Send an email to bookings@wilded.org, include your name, school name, phone number, email address. Specify grade level and number of students in your class. An educator will contact you to confirm a date will contact you to confirm a date. For more information go to: www.wilded.org 1-888-732-0509 bookings@wilded.org. Please note: Programs are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Youtube: “How It All Ends” On the issue of climate change – “this is the more evolved descendant of "The Most Terrifying Video You'll Ever See:" a tour-de-force of logic and reasoning, backed up by a battalion of thoroughness and detail. Be sure to use the playlist of the same name, so that you can find all the videos in an understandable order”. http://www.youtube.com/user/wonderingmind42

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8. FUNDING

Funding Available for Research on the Social Economy in Northern Canada - Call for Proposals. The Social Economy Research Network of Northern Canada invites applications for research projects dealing with the Social Economy in the North. Funding is available (up to $20,000/year for 2 years), to support research that fits within the context of the Social Economy Research Network of Northern Canada. The overall goal of this Research Network is to bring together researchers and practitioners working on issues relevant to the social economy in northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Labrador). For details on themes, go to: http://dl1.yukoncollege.yk.ca/sernnoca/themes. For details on the call for proposals go to: http://dl1.yukoncollege.yk.ca/sernnoca/. Applications can be submitted at anytime but these will be reviewed at specific meetings of the SERNNoCa Scientific Committee.

Sources of Funding for Environmental/Conservation Projects – February 2007. This listing has been compiled by the Yukon Department of the Environment to help you find funds to carry out your environmental projects. It includes Yukon Funding Sources, Federal Government Funding Sources, NGO/Foundation and Trust Funding Sources, and Private Funding Sources. http://environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/educationyouth/documents/FundingSourcesUpdate_2007_Feb.pdf

Yukon Environmental Training Trust Fund (YETTF). The goal of the Yukon Environmental Training Trust Fund is to support training, retraining, upgrading and improving of occupational skills of those employed by Yukon’s environmental groups or individuals working on environmental issues and activities in the Yukon. The Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) administers the YETTF on behalf of the Yukon Territorial Government. Applications can be submitted at any time to: The Yukon Environmental Training Trust Fund Committee, 302 Hawkins Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1X6. The YETTF committee meets every one or two months to consider applications. For information or to download application: http://www.yukonconservation.org/AboutYCS/AboutYCS.html. If you have questions or require more information, contact a member of the Yukon Environmental Training Trust Fund Committee (c/o YCS) at 668-5678 or ycs@ycs.yk.ca. (A)

Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative Fund (WRRI) - Yukon Territorial Government (YTG), Department of Environment Recycling depots, nonprofit organizations, community groups, or individuals. Projects dealing with ‘hard to recycle materials’ or materials posing a threat to environmental and/or human health. Typically up to $10,000 applications accepted year round. Contact Pat Paslawski (867) 6675934 email: pat.paslawski@gov.yk.ca (A)

Environmental Grant (City of Whitehorse) - For Groups, nonprofit organizations, business. Improve Whitehorse Environment and develop environmental opportunities for Whitehorse citizens (Education, 3R, compost projects, reclamation, etc.). Two Types of grants available; for applications up to $1,000 apply anytime for applications up to $5,000 applications deadlines October 15^th & February 15^th. Contact: Environmental Coordinator, SabineSchweiger, (867) 668.8312, Fax: (867) 668.8386 email: environment@ whitehorse.ca website: www.whitehorse.ca/ (2D)

The Community Development Fund (CDF) - The CDF gives Yukon community, industry & professional associations, non-profit & charitable organizations and municipal & First Nations governments money for projects and events that: create jobs, generate spending on Yukon goods and services, support community well being, have measurable social, cultural and economic benefits for Yukon residents and communities. The primary goal of the CDF is funding projects and events that provide long-term benefit and value to Yukon communities. Applications must be received by the CDF office no later than 5:00 P.M. on the deadline date. For more information call 867.661.0408 ext 8125 or e-mail cdf@gov.yk.ca.

· Tier I ($20,000 or less) application deadlines are; January 15, May 15, July 15, and October 15.

· Tier II ($20,001 to $75,000) application deadlines are; May 15, September 15

· Tier III ($75,001 or more) application deadline is January 15.

Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk Recovery: Call for Proposals 2008-2009. This week marks the release of the formal call for proposals for the Government of Canada's Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk http://www.recovery.gc.ca/AFSAR-FAEP/ – the Aboriginal Capacity Building Fund and the Aboriginal Critical Habitat Protection Fund. New for 2008-2009 is an on-line application tool through which applicants may submit their proposals. Interested applicants must contact the Regional Coordinator to obtain a User ID and password to submit their proposal. The regional coordinator will set up the account and then forward the instructions of how to access the system. Please refer to the Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk Application Guidelines for further details. The Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk is only one of the SARA-related programs available to Aboriginal organizations. Other programs include the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk, www.recovery.gc.ca/HSP-PIH , and the Interdepartmental Recovery Fund, http://www.irf-fir.gc.ca/. Contact: Nancy Hughes, Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, 91780 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Nancy.Hughes@ec.gc.ca, (867) 667-3928.

Funding available: Invasive Alien Species Partnership Program (IASPP). IASPP has funding available for projects that address the threat of aquatic invasive species, terrestrial invasive alien plants and plant pests, and invasive alien animals. Projects supported by the program will: reduce the introduction and spread of IAS and address their pathways of invasion through prevention, detection, and management (eradication, containment, and control) activities; enable Canadians to become actively involved in projects that address the threat of IAS; and improve Canadians' understanding and awareness of IAS and the individual actions and choices which contribute to their introduction and spread. http://www.recovery.gc.ca/IASPP-PPEEE/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.main&lang=E

National Green Source Funding Guide The Green Source is a resource guide prepared by Environment Canada that will help you locate numerous sources of funding for environmental projects. It includes information on public and private sector programs and organizations that provide financial assistance, labour costs or in-kind donations to community groups. The Green Source is available in searchable database format, or hard copy format from the Environment Canada regional office serving your area. http://www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/before_e.html (A)

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9. JOBS, VOLUNTEER

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council is looking for a full time Environmental Assessment Technician. The Environmental Assessment Technician would report to the Lands Manager and is responsible for assisting with Land Use Applications, (YESSA Triggered and Non Trigger Applications). The incumbent will participate in reviewing land use applications and compiling and submitting TKC responses to these. The incumbent will participate in departmental organizational activities including overall department strategic planning as well as individualized Branch/Unit strategic planning, internal and external communications and administrative activities in order to help achieve the overall department’s mandate, strategic plan and workplans. For more information contact Simon Lapointe, MURP, Lands Manager, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, Whitehorse, 867.668.3613 (ext 122), slapointe@taan.ca.

CPAWS Yukon - Campaign Coordinator. CPAWS-Yukon is looking for a highly motivated person to work on a variety of ambitious and innovative conservation initiatives. This position requires energy, imagination, communications skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to the natural world. Based in Whitehorse and reporting to the Executive Director, the campaign coordinator is key to developing and delivering campaigns that advance a comprehensive protected areas network in the Yukon. Check out http://www.cpawsyukon.org/about/employment.html for further details. Consideration of applications will begin immediately.

Employment Opportunity: Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB), Contract Work. YESAB is currently advertising to find individuals who are interested in being included on a source list for casual or contract work in a number of technical areas, including scientific, traditional or local knowledge. Please click on the link below for more information. Contract & Casual Technical Resources or go to http://www.yesab.ca/jobs_contracts/documents/SourceListAd_000.pdf (25 KB PDF)

► DEADLINE EXTENDED - RCEN Associate Executive Director. The RCEN is currently seeking candidates to fill the full-time position of Associate Executive Director (AED). Reporting to the Executive Director, the AED is responsible for proficiently managing all National Office Human Resources and organizational finances, while strengthening the capacity of the Caucus Units. Based in Ottawa, the starting salary for this position is $55,000, with an increase after a 6 month probationary period. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written skills in French and English, a university diploma in a related field, as well as several years experience of relevant management experience in the non-profit sector. Experience in government relations and excellent knowledge of federal departments related to environmental issues are essential. To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a letter of interest, as well as 3 references to info@cen-rce.org or by fax at (613) 728-2963 by January 2nd, 2008. For more information about this job offer, please click here.

Jobs: Students interested in jobs in the environment sector. Check out www.goodworkcanada.ca , www.charityvillage.com and www.eco.ca.

Masters-level teaching assistant position – opportunity to study the ecological effects of an invasive riparian tree species on elements of stream-riparian function in Alaska. The successful candidate will have the option of applying to and obtaining their degrees in either Fisheries or Biology. Stipend will be $27,526 to $30,487 up to three years, with health benefits and tuition covered. Fieldwork, lab costs, and work-related travel are covered by the grant. To learn more about the position or project, contact Mark Wipfli (mark.wipfli@uaf.edu) or Tricia Wurtz (twurtz@fs.fed.us).

WorkCabin.ca is the latest tool for Canadians seeking employment in the growing green economy. WorkCabin was established in 2007 as a way to help Canadians find green work opportunities. It has quickly become the source for employment and volunteer opportunities in all fields concerning the environment. For job postings go to http://www.workcabin.ca/job-postings.htm. For more information, visit www.WorkCabin.ca. WorkCabin.ca is 100% Canadian owned and operated and is located in Simcoe, Ontario.

GoodWorkCanada.ca: “More than just jobs, GoodWork is the place to get connected to environmentally and socially responsible projects, organizations and companies in Canada”. http://www.planetfriendly.net/goodwork.html (A)

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10. YOUTH

► Volvo Adventure Programme - Deadline January 31, 2008. Arranged in collaboration with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) the Volvo Adventure Award rewards young people who run their own environmental projects. We are now looking for the 2008 winners – and the deadline of 31st January 2008 is approaching. If you know of any groups of 13-16 year olds working on an environmental project they only have a few weeks to enter. All they have to do is register and enter your project now by visiting www.volvoadventure.org. By registering, they have the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the final in Sweden and the chance of a financial reward that could make it possible to run, improve or enhance your project. For young people it could be an adventure that offers a chance to make new friends all over the world, attract international attention and recognition for their project. We look forward to seeing your network’s projects! Good luck. http://www.volvoadventure.org

► Kaleidoscope, Real World Video Challenge. An online video contest is a CIDA funded public engagement initiative that aims to sensitize and engage young Canadians to global development issues and to support them in becoming responsible and engaged global citizens. WHO: Canadian youth (8 to 12 and 13 to 18) WHAT: to produce short 5-minute videos about what they think is the most important global issue, and what we can do about it. Videos will be uploaded by participants to any video sharing platform of their preference (youtube, google video, etc). FOR MORE INFO: visit www.videochallenge.ca DEADLINE: The contest will be open for submissions from December 1, 2007 until March 31 2008. PRIZE: A video camera (or the equivalent value in cash up to $1,000)

► French environmental education resources – interactive games and nature activities - Ressources d’éducation à l’environnement en français - jeux interactifs et activités de nature. http://www.frapna.org/

► “Rural Matters” $1000 Bursary for one Yukon Youth. Forging Healthy Canadian Communities” is a national symposium to be held in Edmonton from July 5-8, 2008. The symposium is designed to bring stakeholders from across Canada to discuss current rural, northern and remote community issues. More information on “Rural Matters” can be found at www.ruralmatters.ca. A $1000 bursary is offered for one youth representative from each province/territory towards travel expenses, lodging and the registration fee. Additional costs will be the responsibility of the recipient. The Association of Yukon Communities is responsible to select the Yukon representative. Applicants must be: a Yukon resident under 25 years of age, a post-secondary school attendee in a municipal government or community sustainability related program; or a rural community leader or volunteer. For more information and how to apply see: http://www.ayc.yk.ca/bursary.htm. Apply on or before February 1, 2008.

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Young Scientists Summer Program. The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an international research organization, based in Austria, conducting inter-disciplinary scientific studies on environmental, economic, technological, and social issues in the context of human dimensions of global change. IIASA's annual Young Scientists Summer Program is a three-month (June–August) research program for around fifty advanced students whose interests correspond with IIASA's ongoing research. The deadline for application is January 15, 2008. http://www.iiasa.ac.at/yssp/register/

Jobs: Students interested in jobs in the environment sector. Check out www.goodworkcanada.ca , www.charityvillage.com and www.eco.ca.

Ice-e Mysteries: Polar E-book Project. A innovative approach to science, art and literacy education on polar regions and polar science for the IPY2007-08. Twenty-six middle school classes (grades 5-8) will be paired across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres (13 in each hemisphere). Each of the paired classes will develop a collaborative web-based book based on polar science themes.

► 2008 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program. The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program was established to help cultivate and nurture environmental leadership amongst graduating Canadian high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence. The Program grants 15 awards of $5000 each annually, to be applied towards educational expenses for the first year of post-secondary full-time studies in Canada. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship/. NEW – video PSA to help promote the 2008 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program is posted on YouTube at http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=OZsvqtZzxiU.

Sunlight Eco-Action Kids Awards - National Environmental Kids Awards. The Sunlight Eco-Action Kids Awards is a nation-wide awards program that recognizes kids between the ages of six and 12 who are working to make an environmental difference in their communities. Youth across Canada are invited to enter by submitting a letter describing the actions they have taken to better the environment. The purpose of the awards is to give Canadian kids a chance to share their ideas and raise awareness about what any individual can do to help ensure the future health of our environment. The Awards are supported by key environmental organizations including Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Evergreen, the Pembina Institute, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Pollution Probe and Zerofootprint. Experts from these groups will act as judges. To enter, kids between the ages of six and 12 submit a letter outlining their contributions to helping protect the planet. Winners in three different age groups (6-7 years, 8-9 years and 10-12 years) will receive the title of ultimate Eco-Action Kid and join a community of young people investing their time and energy to protect the earth. Each winner will also receive $1,000 to donate to the environmental charity of their choice and a $1,000 cash award. The entry deadline is January 21, 2008. The judges will select finalists from six regions across the country by February 7, 2008. National winners will be announced March 27, 2008. More information about the Awards and rules and regulations can be found by visiting www.sunlightecoactionkids.ca .

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched the 17th International children's painting competition. The Competition is organized annually by the UNEP and the Japan-based Foundation for Global Peace and Environment (FGPE), Bayer and Nikon Corporation. It has been held since 1991 and has received over 190,000 entries from children in over 100 countries. This year’s Competition will focus on Climate Change: Actions we can take now. The selection process will be in two stages; the regional selection which will be done by UNEP Regional Offices and their partners, and the global selection which will be done by UNEP and its partners, Foundation for Global peace and Environment (FGPE), Bayer and Nikon Corporation. For more details on the competition visit http://www.unep.org/Tunza/paintcomp/.

UNEP Volvo Adventure Award Searching for 2008 Winners. Arranged in collaboration with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the Volvo Adventure Award rewards active young people who create their own environmental projects. Anyone working on a practical environmental project aged between 13 and 16 years of age can enter for the Volvo Adventure. They are now searching for the 2008 winners – could it be you? All you have to do is register and enter your project by visiting www.volvoadventure.org. Deadline for application is January 31st 2008.

The Canadian Environment Awards invites you to join The Green Team Challenge 2008! The Green Team Challenge recognizes school-based projects that are protecting, preserving and restoring Canada’s environment. Tell us how your class or environmental club is bringing a green dream to life, and you could win $2,500 from TD Bank Financial Group to support an environmental initiative at your school. Five runners-up in each of the Junior and Senior categories will receive digital video camcorders from Panasonic Canada. All participating schools receive a year-long subscription to Canadian Geographic. The Junior and Senior Grand Prize winners will be invited to attend the Canadian Environment Awards Gala on June 2, 2008, in Toronto. For complete details or to post your green game plan, visit http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cea2008/gt.asp. The Green Team Challenge closes on March 1, 2008

$50,000 School Video Contest – Be the Change. An innovative new Web broadcaster is using the power of the Internet to inspire children and youth in schools across North America to make a difference. http://www.quantumshift.tv/contests/. Pick an environment or social cause and get your school involved in making a difference. QuantumShift.tv, a Web TV network featuring solution-oriented news, documentaries, and entertainment, is challenging students and teachers at all K-12 schools in the US and Canada to document their work on a social or environmental project through a series of short videos over the 2007-08 school year - September 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008. The winning schools will receive a prize package worth $50,000 in cash and educational resources. Electronic Press Kit available at: http://quantumshift.tv/schools/press

YOUTH Resources: Website – Pembina - GreenLearning.ca. GreenLearning is a premier learning resource for innovative teachers. Lessons and activities are curriculum-aligned, comprehensive, fun and FREE. Help your students participate in their own learning while gaining a more holistic and hopeful understanding of complex energy and environmental issues. Sign up for GreenLearning today! http://www.greenlearning.ca/ Also, now available – eCards: research, write, design, send! eCards is an innovative core-curriculum integrated resource for Grades 6, 7 and 8. It meets curriculum expectations in Geography, Language Arts, Visual Arts and Information Technology. Visit the GreenLearning website for a complete list of the Ontario grade 7 expectations addressed by eCards. Using the eCards website, students research a renewable or non-renewable source of energy, create eCards with their own message and graphics, and with teacher approval, email them to a family member, friend or community leader - making their voices heard on their energy futures. To check out eCards go to: http://www.greenlearning.ca/node/172

Consumers Guide to Afterschool Science Resources. The Consumers Guide to Afterschool Science Resources contains reviews of high-quality, hands-on science content for afterschool programs. It provides a wide range of after school activities, curricula, and more. Reviewed materials include semester- and year-long curricula, activity kits, instructor guides consisting of many related activities, and websites that offer content appropriate for afterschool programs. Users are able to search and sort entries by title, subject, grade level, audience, and cost. A brief description of each resource is accompanied by two expert reviewers' detailed commentary. http://www.sedl.org/afterschool/guide/science/index.html Earth Matters: Studies for Our Global Future. The Population Connection is updating the secondary curriculum, Earth Matters: Studies for Our Global Future, and offers the second edition free for downloading on its website, including all readings and activities. Units include Population Dynamics, Climate Change, Water Resources, and more.http://www.populationeducation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=443&Itemid=2

youtube video! Declaration on Climate Change from Youth of the Arctic - A bunch of great young people from across the Arctic got together and wrote/filmed this Declaration on Climate Change in 2005. The video was taken to the United Nations (Framework Convention on Climate Change) and highlighted during Arctic Day at CoP11 (Montreal, Canada, 2005 UNFCCC). To view video, click here or go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxjbTBi8e3g&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etaiga%2Enet%2Fayn%2Fhome%2Ehtml

Environment Canada's Website for Youth - Connect to youth and organizations in environmental fields to get involved, expand your knowledge, and be inspired. Go to: http://www.ec.gc.ca/Youth/index_e.cfm (3)

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11. YUKON LINKS

▫ Arctic Borderlands Ecological Knowledge Co-op ▫ Arctic Youth Network ▫ Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Yukon ▫ Environmental Educators Association of the Yukon ▫ Northern Climate Exchange ▫ Raven Recycling ▫ Rivers Without Borders ▫ Wildlife Conservation Society Canada ▫ Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon ▫ Yukon Bird Club ▫ Yukon Conservation Society