E19: The Eco-Innovation Network: CEC, JPAC, and TLCAN's environmental legacy
In this episode of English for Engineers, Dr. Omar Chavéz Alegía and I dive into the Eco-Innovation Network and explore the significant roles of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) and the Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) within the context of the North American Free Trade Agreement (TLCAN/NAFTA).
Join us as we unpack how these organizations have shaped environmental policies and promoted sustainability across North America.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL
- Discuss the purpose and impact of the Eco-Innovation Network.
- Explore the roles of CEC and JPAC in environmental cooperation.
- Learn about the historical context of TLCAN/NAFTA and its influence on environmental policy.
- Highlight key eco-innovation initiatives supported by these organizations.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
The Eco-Innovation Network: http://ecoinnovationnetwork.org/
The CEC: http://www.cec.org/
The JPAC: http://www.cec.org/about/joint-public-advisory-committee/
The TMEC (formerly TLCAN): https://www.gob.mx/t-mec
CONNECT WITH DR. CHAVEZ
Dr. Omar Chavéz Alegría is the department head of the Facultad de Ingeniería at the Autonomous University of Queretaro, where he fills the roles of a professor and researcher.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-chavez-705004a1/
University website: https://ingenieria.uaq.mx/index.php/oferta-educativa/maestrias/maestria-en-arquitectura/125-curriculums/877-dr-omar-chavez-alegria
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Olivia Augustin is a civil engineer and certified English as a second language teacher. Her specialty is dissecting the intricate structures of the English language and only putting back the pieces engineers really need to become skilled communicators.
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