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The Council of the Great Lakes Region
The Council of the Great Lakes Region provides a binational, multi-sector forum for exchange and collaboration on the region’s key risks and opportunities. Beginning with conversations about the Region’s most critical issues, the Council encourages those with common interests to drive commitment and action through dialogue groups, research, advocacy, and programs.
We encourage collaboration on the opportunities and Challenges facing the Great Lakes Region
The region’s long-term competitiveness and sustainability demands collaborative action. We invite you to join us in confronting the most pressing economic, social, and environmental issues facing the Great Lakes region, and building the future of the region together, today.
The Great Lakes Economic Forum Online
Upcoming Events
Dec. 2: Valuing Nature & Ecosystem Services:
FALL 2020: Upcoming Virtual Dialogues to Address Water, Food Systems, Circular Economy & Energy
We provide access to information, dialogue, and collaboration focused on our community’s shared vision for the future. Visit the Great Lakes Economic Forum for the latest insights.
Recent Posts
Fragile Infrastructure:
When Dams Fail
Shifting to a Circular Economy: Lessons from Great Lakes Leaders O-I Glass & Clarios
Leading the Sustainability Transformation: Covestro’s THINC30 Virtual Conference focuses on Sustainable Development in Pittsburgh–and Beyond
Oct. 27-29 Reuters Events
Responsible Business USA
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Shaping the Region, Together
The Council of the Great Lakes Region is a bi-national forum committed to fostering dialogue and collaboration among the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces that comprise this vital mega-region.
Let's Work Together to Build a Sustainable, Prosperous Future
"Together, we have the power to craft a new vision for the region. We can work together to make that vision a reality."
Mark Fisher 
