Sustainable Development

Report on Plans and Priorities 2011-2012

Electronic Layer of Reporting

Elements of NRCan's Sustainable Development Strategy

FSDS Theme I - Addressing Climate Change and Air Quality

FSDS Goal 2 - Air Pollution

Minimize the threats to air quality so that the air Canadians breathe is clean and supports healthy ecosystems.

FSDS Target 2.3 - Chemicals Management

Reduce risks to Canadians and impacts on the environment posed by harmful substances as a result of decreased environmental concentrations and human exposure to such substances.

FSDS Implementation Strategies - Natural Resources Canada Contributions

Below you will find the FSDS Implementation Strategy, under Target 2.3 - Chemicals Management, for which NRCan is jointly responsible. By clicking any of the links below, you will find detailed information on the NRCan activities that contribute to that FSDS Implementation Strategy.

2.3.6 Apply life-cycle thinking, sustainable materials management and environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes to promote sustainable consumption and minimize the impacts of products and wastes on the environment and human health. (EC, NRCan)