The CGLR seeks to convene interests from government, business, academia, environmental groups and labour and then bridge diverse perspectives on the economy and environment so that we can solve the Great Lakes region’s most pressing sustainable development challenges. If you are serious about sustainability and would like to be a part of forging a more effective path forward, a better future is just a click away.
December 05, 2024 Ottawa, ON and Cleveland, OH – CGLR is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of two new Honorary Patrons, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the longest-serving Lieutenant Governor …
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Groundbreaking initiative provides update on data collection and community impact in the fight to clean up the waterways of the Great Lakes region. TORONTO – July 16, 2024 – An …
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The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) hosted its annual Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum, formerly the Great Lakes Economic Forum, from June 25-27th in Toronto! The forum’s name …
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Thursday, January 30 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET REGISTER HERE! Aviation contributes around 4% to climate change according to research that quantified aviation’s impact on global warming. Without intervention, …
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Thursday, February 13 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET REGISTER HERE! CGLR is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new Regional Positioning Gap Analysis aimed at Advancing …
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Thursday, March 6 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET REGISTER HERE! Join CGLR as we discuss the critical role of corporate water stewardship and the importance of robust verification …
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Webinar recording coming soon! In CGLR’s first webinar of 2025, we explored the role that major sports organizations can play in advancing sustainability. From energy use to waste generation, the …
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Watch the webinar recording below! The Great Lakes Carbon Collaborative held a webinar on December 12th where we explored the role of nuclear energy in achieving a net zero future. …
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The five Great Lakes contain 20 percent of the planet’s freshwater resources. They also hold tremendous potential for producing wind energy. What are the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind …
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