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To access Unisféra’s not-for-profit carbon offset programme go to www.planetair.ca.

 
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3-5 September - Dakar, Senegal

In partnership with Réseau Action Climat (RAC-France), Équiterre and ENDA, Richard Connor, Unsifera’s Chief Scientific Officer, attends the Rencontre francophone ONG-Climat in Dakar, Senegal.

The workshop seeks to help the French African NGOs define their positions in the negotiations surrounding the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the post-Kyoto regime. Mr. Connor will present the orientation report on adaptation that was prepared by Unisfera.

The orientation report on adaptation will be available on this website shortly.



15 August 2007 - Montréal, Canada, Planetair

Unisféra is proud to announce the launch of Planetair, its not-for-profit carbon offset program. Planetair is the first fully bilingual offset provider and the first provider of Gold Standard carbon offsets in Canada, as well as the first provider in Quebec of renewable energy- and energy efficiency-based offsets.

Using our emissions calculators, individuals can purchase carbon offsets directly on Planetair’s webpage for their vehicle, flights and home. In addition, Planetair offers tailored offset solutions for businesses and events.

Planetair is proud to be the exclusive distributor of myclimate offsets in Canada. Through this reputable Swiss non-profit organization, Planetair has access to offsets whose quality is widely recognized, including those carrying the Gold Standard, the most stringent quality label currently available.

For further information, contact Julian Lee, Planetair’s Programme Manager.



14 June 2007 - Ottawa, Canada

Annie Villeneuve, Associate Legal Researcher, received an award from Governor General of Canada for her exceptional performance in completing her Master in Law. Her thesis, directed by Professor Paule Haley, is entitled "Protection de l’environnement et harmonisation des législations : le rôle du droit pénal".

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Latest publications

Renforcement des capacités pour la gestion durable des sols - Manuel (03-2008)
Capacity Development for Sustainable Land Management - Manual (01-2008)
Advocacy for Sustainable Biofuels - Roles and Functions for UNCCD Actors in the Light of the 10‐Year Strategic Plan (10-2007)
Guide des négociations de la Convention sur la lutte contre la désertification (08-2007)
Dossier de synthèse pour les participants à la 8e Conférence des Parties à la Convention des Nations Unies sur la lutte contre la désertification (08-2007)
Environmental Assessment of Services Trade Liberalisation - Literature Review (05-2007)
Ruptures et continuités (12-2006)
Governing Global Desertification : Linking Environmental Degradation, Poverty and Participation (06-2006)
Tripping Up TRIPs Debates : IP and Health in Bilateral Agreements (05-2006)
The Evolving American Policy on Investment Protection : Evidence from Recent Ftas and the 2004 Model Bit (05-2006)
Other publications
 
 
 
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