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Title: Nature Phase II Issue Identification Paper
Description: The purpose of this paper is to clarify and develop the basic program idea for the second phase of the NRTEE’s Nature Conservation program, and to recommend options for how to focus the program in a program plan. The paper begins by clarifying the problem, or barrier, that Phase II will address. This barrier is the failure to integrate the true costs and benefits of nature into decision-making, which essentially refers to the fact that private decisions externalize many environmental costs.
Identifier: RPT_NRTEE_Nature-Phase-II-Issue-Identification-paper.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413938

Title: Extended Eco-Efficiency Indicator Testing - Executive Summary
Description: The NRTEE has developed and tested decision rules for energy, waste and water intensity indicators. The work builds on the the development of principles and a framework on eco-efficiency indicators undertaken by the World Business Council on Sustainable Development and on a previous Feasibility Study by the NRTEE. The program focussed on translating the WBCSD principles and framework into the specific definitions and rules for the resource and material productivity elements of eco-efficiency and testing them for the standard applicability across business sectors. The indicators address two elements of eco-efficiency that are within the direct responsibility of a company. They do not address the issue of consumption.
Identifier: RPT_CBCons_Extended-Eco-Efficiency-Indicator-Testing-Executive-Summary.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413937

Title: Issue Exploration: Urban Transport
Description: With some exceptions, this review focuses on transportation in Canada’s 27 largest urban regions and does not provide an international perspective. It may nevertheless be worth noting that Canada—founded in part on a transport concept, a railway from coast to coast—continues to be among the affluent countries that are the most dependent on transportation. Before and after Confederation, Canadians’ well-being has been highly dependent upon low-cost, effective movement of people and freight. Canada’s communities are widely scattered, and international trade comprises a high and growing share of her economy. Thus, more than in most affluent countries, Canada’s governments and agencies have good reason to focus on transportation issues, particularly in urban areas, where most people live, and where most of the movement of people occurs and much of the movement of freight. The review touches on the economic importance of transportation, but the presentation of bald numbers under estimates its significance. The reality is that life as we know it could not occur without good transportation. Much the same could be said for transportation’s social importance, although this is harder to document.
Identifier: RPT_2004_NRTEE_Issue-Exporation-Urbant-Transport.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413936

Title: Fiscal Instruments for Diesel Emissions Reduction: A Preliminary Analysis
Description: This report explores the feasability of using specific fiscal instruments to accelerate or enhance the reduction of air pollution emissions from heavy duty diesel engines in surface vehicles in Canada, including trucks, both on-road and off-road, and transit buses. The set of instruments selected are in two groups: Those affecting engines and those affecting fuels. The instruments that might induce the production and purchase of cleaner engines or the retrofit of cleaner technology on existing engines are a fee/rebate, tax credit, and an accelerated capital cost allowance. Those that might accelerate the introduction of low sulphur fuel or increase the extent of sulphur removal are differential taxes on diesel fuel based on sulphur content and ACCA for refineries investing in sulphur removal.
Identifier: RPT_DCL_Fiscal-Instruments-for-Diesal-Emissions-Reduction-A-Preliminary-Analysis.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413935

Title: Canadian Urban Environmental Issues - Status Report
Description: A brief outline of issues relating climate change and urban issues.
Identifier: RPT_2001_AC&R_Canadian-Urban-Environmental-Issues-Status-Report.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413934

Title: A Wetlands Indicator for Canada - Final Report
Description: The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy’s (NRTEE) Environment Sustainable Development Indicators (ESDI) initiative is a three-year multistakeholder program that will develop a national set of environment and sustainable development indicators. The ESDI Steering Committee wishes to consider an indicator that monitors the stock and/or health status of Canada’s wetlands as part of the core set of indicators.
Identifier: RPT_DAI_A-Wetlands-Indicator-for-Canada-Final-Report.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413933

Title: NRTEE's Project on Linking Environmental Quality to Competitiveness of Cities
Description: This paper outlines the NRTEE's Project on Linking Environmental Quality to Competitiveness including the hypothesis behind the project, perceived challenges, and the methodology and framework of the project.
Identifier: RPT_ConBoCa_NRTEE's-Project-on-Linking-Environmental-Quality-to-Competitivenes-of-Cities.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413931

Title: The Security of Canadian Ecosystems
Description: Agriculture, terrestrial, and costal ecosystems all contain natural resources that are vital to the Canadian economy. The Second IPCC Assessment on Climate Change identified three sectors in Canada that are particularly vulnerable to climate change: agriculture and aquaculture, forestry, and fresh water resources. Projected changes in climate are expected to bring a range of challenges and benefits to Canada as our economic and social well-being is greatly influenced by the health and sustainability of these resources.1 In 2007, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries generated approximately 2% of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product2, and accounted for approximately 3% of total employment. However, these numbers may be slightly misleading, both because the resources supplied by these industries have a multiplied effect on productivity in Canada's manufacturing, heavy industries, and service industries, as well as the obviously vital importance of affordable food and clean drinking water for all Canadian citizens. Given this, this section considers the implications of climate change on a wide range of socio economic variables across these sectors.
Identifier: RPT_2008_NRTEE_Security-of-Canadian-Ecosystems.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413929

Title: Ecological Fiscal Reform and Agricultural Landscapes:Analysis of Economic Instruments: Conservation Cover Incentive Program
Description: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate a conservation cover incentive program as one of a suite of potential fiscal instruments to aid in increasing the ecological integrity of the agricultural landscapes of Canada. To this end the study will attempt to quantify the benefits and costs attributable to converting annual crop land to perennial vegetative cover that is no longer used for agricultural purposes.
Identifier: RPT_NRTEE_Analysis-of-Economic-Instruments-Conservation-Cover-Incentive-Program-Case-Studies.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413928

Title: Ecological Fiscal Reform and Urban Sustainability An Analysis of Federal Policies Canada Lands
Description: This document is a point-form compilation of federal policy instruments related to urban planning and sustainability, starting with the Canada Lands Company, but including a full range of other instruments.
Identifier: RPT_NRTEE_EFT-and-Urban-Sustainability-an-Analysis-of-Federal-Policies-Canada-Lands.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413927

Title: Economic Instruments for Conservation:Resource Industries on Public Lands and Waters
Identifier: RPT_NRTEE_Economic-Instruments-for-Conservation-Resources-Industries-on-Public-Lands-and-Waters.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413926

Title: Lessons Learned from the Canada-Wide Standards Process - Final Draft Report
Description: The approach for this study was to examine the Canada-Wide Standards (CWS) process for PM and ozone to identify lessons learned to date, which could be applied to establish medium (2015 to 2025) and long-term (to 2050) objectives and numerical targets for managing air quality in Canada. This report synthesizes the findings from face-to-face and telephone consultations as well as a review of literature sources. A total of 54 Canadian Federal and Provincial/Territorial 2 government health and environment managers, as well as stakeholders engaged in the CWS process were interviewed. Another component of this study was to analyze the management approach for PM and ozone in the United States, European Union and Australia. Input for this component of the analysis was obtained from literature and telephone interviews of government environmental managers in these countries.
Identifier: RPT_CII_Lessons-Learned-from-the-Canada-Wide-Standards-Process-Final-Draft-Report.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413925

Title: Low-Carbon Technology Deployment: Progress Report
Description: The NRTEE has retained ÉcoRessources Consultants in order to: 1) explore the types of market barriers and market failures that may be impeding low-carbon emission technology deployment; 2) evaluate the degree to which the theoretical market penetration rates provided in the Nyboer study for certain key technologies are realistic and provide a ‘ground-truthing’ of the predictions found in the study; and 3) provide guidance in the development of technology deployment policy to complement carbon pricing policy.
Identifier: RPT_2008_ERC_Low-Carbon-Technology-Deployment-Progress-Report.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413924

Title: Energy and Climate Change: Review and Assessment of the National Plan - Discussion Paper
Description: Report submitted to the NRTEE to describe the history and status of Canada's Energy and climate change policies. The report makes recommendations for future action. Includes appendices summarizing the policy instruments and spending from 1997 to the time of publication.
Identifier: RPT_2004_GCSI_Renergy-and-Climate-Change-Reivew-and-Assessment-of-National-Plan-Discussion.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413923

Title: Boreal Canada: State of the Ecosystem, State of Industry, Emerging Issues, and Projections - Report to the NRTEE
Description: At the global level, the boreal region represents Earth’s most extensive terrestrial biome. It is a key part of the national identity of Canadians, and is the only biome that is almost trans-Canadian, linking Canada as a nation. The boreal region is vitally important to Canadians — economically, environmentally, and culturally. This paper on Boreal Canada describes the state of the boreal ecosystem, including key aspects of its ecology, key threats, and its state of health. It also discusses emerging issues, the relative importance of industry, and future projections. Peter Lee is a researcher with the Global Forest Watch.
Identifier: RPT_2007_GFWC_Boreal Canada-State-of-the-Ecosystem-State-of-Industry-Emerging-Issues-and-Projections-Report-to-the-NRTEE.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413921

Title: Early Warning: Will Canadian Cities Compete - Executive Summary
Description: This is the executive summary of a paper delivered to the NRTEE that sets the stage for discussions on the competitiveness of Canadian cities within a global context.
Identifier: RPT_2001_FCM_Early-Warning-Will-Canadian-Cities-Compete-executive-summary.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413920

Title: Options for Budget 2001: Implementing More Innovative, Sustainable Communities - Discussion Paper
Description: This paper seeks to stimulate discussion options for the NRTEE to suggest to the minister of Finance in developing Budget 2001. It first describes individual policy proposals which could be put forward by the NRTEE as potential elements of the next Budget. All focus on specific ways in which the Federal government could help to reshape current patterns of community development to increase sustainability. Second, the paper sets out possible elements of a broad policy statement to be developed in the future consultation with stakeholder groups preferably by the NRTEE itself.
Identifier: RPT_BCG_Options-for-Budget-2001-Implementing-More-Innovative-Sustainable-Communities-Discussion-Paper.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413918

Title: Illustrating Degrees of Climate Risk in Canada
Description: Our work on climate impacts focuses on estimating the possible overall cost of changes in climate and weather in Canada over the next century. We will also provide more detailed cost estimates in four areas: forestry, human health, public infrastructure and coastal zones. In each of these four areas, the program will also assess the costs and benefits of selected adaptation options and identify barriers to adaptation.
Identifier: RPT_BAC_Illustrating-Degrees-of-Climate-Risk-in-Canada.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413916

Title: Environment and Sustainable Development Indicators Initiative: Renewable Resources Cluster Group - Interim Report
Description: The interim report describes the main outcomes of the first Renewable Resources Cluster Group meeting held on October 25, 2001. This cluster group is one of six providing expert support for the NRTEE’s Environment and Sustainable Development Indicators (ESDI) Initiative. The cluster group acts in an advisory capacity to the ESDI Steering Committee and is composed of experts from industry, government, academe, and NG0s.
Identifier: RPT-2002_DSSMC_Environment-and-Sustainable-Development-Indicators-Initiative-RRCG-Interim-Report.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413915

Title: Economic Modelling of Provincial/Territorial Climate Change Policies: Summary of Phase 2 Results
Description: The National Roundtable of the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) has been asked by the Minister of the Environment to conduct an independent analysis of provincial and territorial climate change plans and policies to assess their likely contribution to achieving the Government of Canada’s 2020 emissions target of 17% percent below 2005 levels. Navius Research Inc. was contracted to conduct an analysis of existing and proposed provincial and territorial policies to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 2020. This document provides a summary of results from Task 1 (prioritizing provincial and territorial climate policies) and Task 2 (quantifying abatement from these policies) of this analysis.
Identifier: RPT_2012_Nav-Res_Economic-Modelling-of-Provincial-Territorial-Climate-Change-Policies.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413913

Title: Choosing Fiscal Instruments for Evaluation - Presentation to Ecological Fiscal Reform Cleaner Transportation Working Group
Identifier: RPT_NRTEE_Choosing-Fiscal-Instruments-for-Evalutation-Presentation-to-Ecological-Fiscal-Reform-Cleaner-Transportation-Working-Group.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413912

Title: Ecological Fiscal Reform and Cleaner Transportation - Working Group Final Report
Description: An overview of the issues considered by the Working Group, including vehicle emissions standards, use of diesel fuel, and taxation instruments to encourage cleaner transportation equipment.
Identifier: RPT_CTWG_Ecological-Fiscal-Reform-and-Cleaner-Transportation-Final-Report.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413911

Title: The Legal, Regulatory and Policy Framework for Non-Renewable Resource Development in the Northwest Territories
Description: This research paper identifies the main elements of the legal, regulatory and policy framework applicable to non-renewable resource development in the NWT, and assesses the framework to determine its strengths and weaknesses in ensuring development occurs in a manner that promotes sustainable development, and more specifically a balance between economic, environmental and social interests.
Identifier: RPT_CompCons_The-Legal-Regulatory-and-Policy-Framework-for-Non-Renewable-Resource-Development-in-the-Northwest-Territories.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413909

Title: Corporate Responsibility and Responsible Investment - Literature Review
Description: A literature review for concerning Corporate Social Responsibility, produced for the NRTEE's Capital Markets and Sustainability Program.
Identifier: RPT_2004_GKV_NRTEE-Captial-Markets-Sustainability-Program-Literature-Review.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413907

Title: Coasts and Oceans: Issue Identification
Description: The three oceans around Canada have had a profound impact on the country, historically, economically, militarily, and culturally. In particular, every element of Canada’s economy connects with oceans and coasts. This report identifies the critical issues, challenges and opportunities arising in Canada’s ocean realm, and cross categorizes these into ‘current issues’, ‘emerging issues’, ‘enduring issues’ and ‘opportunities’. The focus of the report is on two themes , as possible areas for NRTEE involvement in the ocean and coastal field: (1) ocean economics, valuation and indicators, and (2) coastal and marine tourism.
Identifier: RPT_NRTEE_Coasts-and-Oceans-Issue-Identification.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413906

Title: A Series of Case Studies of Business Resilience in a Changing Climate: Lessons From Early Adapters in Canada and Abroad
Description: This report highlights 13 examples of climate adaptation by Canadian and international businesses. The examples span a wide range of nationally important industry sectors. They include both SMEs and large multinationals. They also showcase a broad variety of types of climate exposure, and represent each of the regions of Canada. The case studies are organised according to four adaptation themes, as follows: Building capacity, working in partnership, assessing and managing risks and opportunities, mainstreaming climate change adaptation.
Identifier: RPT_2011_ANA_NRTEE-Series-of-Case-Studies-of-business-resilience.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413905

Title: Preparedness of Canadian Businesses to Adapt to Climate Change: Background Research Final Report
Description: The objective of this report is to explore the perceptions of Canadian businesses to potential risks and opportunities from the physical impacts of climate change. To do this, the report utilizes data from the responses of Canadian businesses to an annual survey on business responses to climate change undertaken by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). CDP data is used here to analyze how Canadian businesses: perceive potential risks associated with the physical impacts of climate change; perceive potential opportunities associated with the physical impacts of climate change; and are planning to respond to, and manage, those risks and opportunities.
Identifier: RPT_NRTEE_Preparedness-of-Canadian-Businesses-to-Adapt-to-Climate-Change-Background-Research-for-NRTEE's-Program-on-the-Economic-Risks-&-Opportunities-of-Climate-Change-for-Canada-Final-Report.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413904

Title: Environmental Sustainable Development Indicators Initiative: Water Resources Cluster Group - Draft Interim Report
Description: The interim report outline describes the main outcomes of the tïrst Water Resources Cluster Group meeting in support of the NRTEE’s Environment and Sustainable Development Indicators (ESDI) Initiative. The cluster group acts in an advisory capacity to the ESDI Steering Committee and is composed of experts from industry, government, academe, and NGOs.
Identifier: RPT_GP_Environmental-Sustainabile-Development-Indicators-Initiative-Water-Resources-cluster-Group-IP.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413903

Title: Environment and Sustainable Development Initiatives: Interim Report on Lands and Soils
Description: The purpose of this report is to present the Land and Soils Cluster Group with a number of potential indicators from which it will select a very limited number. These will be submitted to the ESDI Steering Committee, which will asses the indicator recommendations of all six cluster groups. This report defines the mandate of the cluster group; describes and assesses indicators that cluster group members suggested for further analysis, based upon established selection criteria and key decisions and discussions to date; and demonstrates linkages with other cluster groups as relates to the overall mandate of the land and soils cluster group. The suggested indicators will provide a basis for discussion and decision-making during the cluster group's January 10 2002 meeting.
Identifier: RPT_DAI_Interim-Reports-on-Lands-and-Soils.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413902

Title: Land and Soils Cluster Group - Final Draft Report
Description: This is the final Report of the Land and Soils Cluster Group, which is putting forward environment and sustainable development indicators for considering by the ESDI Steering Committee. The Land and Soils Cluster Groups one of six groups supporting the Environment and Sustainable Development Indicators Initiative of the NRTEE. The Cluster group acts in an advisory capacity to the ESDI Steering Committee and is composed of experts from industry, government, academe and NGOS
Identifier: RPT_NRTEE_Land-and-Soils-Cluster-Group-Final-Draft-Report.pdf
Identifier (PID): yul:413901