The Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is seeking comments and suggestions from people across North America on the implementation of the Community-Led Environmental Education Initiative for Biocultural Heritage Protection.

This initiative will develop and pilot an Environmental Education Framework that considers diverse knowledge systems to support efforts of vulnerable communities to tackle local environmental challenges and take positive climate action. The goal of the framework is to support and advance community-led conservation and climate action work across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Individuals, communities, experts and organizations across North America, with knowledge or interest on issues related to community and youth-led environmental work, as well as conservation and climate change education, are welcome to submit their comments, perspectives and ideas here.

The full text of the draft project description is available here.

The deadline to submit comments in writing is 25 March 2024.