MEDIA ADVISORY - North America's Environmental Leaders to Convene in Mexico City, on 24-25 July, for CEC's 32nd Council Session and JPAC Public Forum (#CEC32) Français
The event offers a unique platform for both in-person and virtual participants to engage in dynamic conversations on North America's most pressing environmental issues. #CEC32 is a two-day event that is open to the public, with live-streamed events featuring simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Spanish. #CEC32 events can be attended in person, or virtually at no cost.
#CEC32 is an opportunity for participants to learn about the unique value of the CEC regarding trinational collaboration on environmental matters as well as to engage with the top environmental officials in the region on the theme of the Council Session.
What:
CEC's 32nd Council Session and JPAC Public Forum
Who:
Council Session:
Secretary Alicia Bárcena of Mexico's Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) will host her counterparts from Canada and the United States during the Council Public Session.
JPAC Public Forum:
Environmental officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States, Indigenous and community leaders, subject matter experts, business leaders, youth and members of the public.
When:
24–25 July 2025
Where:
In person: Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel Hotel - Paseo de la Reforma 325, Col. Cuauhtémoc 06500, Mexico City (Hybrid Event)
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