E19: The Eco-Innovation Network: CEC, JPAC, and TLCAN's environmental legacy

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In this episode of English for Engineers, Dr. Omar Chavéz Alegía and I ​​dive into the Eco-Innovation Network and explore the significant roles of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) and the Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) within the context of the North American Free Trade Agreement (TLCAN/NAFTA). Join us as we unpack how these organizations have shaped environmental policies and promoted sustainability across North America. IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL Discuss the purpose and impact of the Eco-Innovation Network. Explore the roles of CEC and JPAC in environmental cooperation. Learn about the historical context of TLCAN/NAFTA and its influence on environmental policy. Highlight key eco-innovation initiatives supported by these organizations. The English for Engineers podcast is here to help engineers and technicians from all backgrounds improve their communication skills and provide them with interesting facts from side industries so that Technical and Business English becomes their new superpower. RESOURCES AND LINKS Check out the Emails for Engineers template package to simplify your project communication with engineer-written, ready-to-use English email templates. Look into the Technical English Group Course for ambitious engineers, learn to communicate clearly with your clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors, and understand the logic behind technical English. Catch up with English for Engineers episode #016 to learn live lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger. Links mentioned in this episode: The Eco-Innovation Network: http://ecoinnovationnetwork.org/ The CEC: http://www.cec.org/ The JPAC: http://www.cec.org/about/joint-public-advisory-committee/ The TMEC (formerly TLCAN): https://www.gob.mx/t-mec CONNECT WITH DR. CHAVEZ Dr. Omar Chavéz Alegría is the department head of the Facultad de Ingeniería at the Autonomous University of Queretaro, where he fills the roles of a professor and researcher. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-chavez-705004a1/ University website: https://ingenieria