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McCallum, Heather

W.E.R.C. (W. End. Recycling Connection) Nat. Party

2-1116 Davie St.,
Van., British Columbia, V6E 1N1 Canada

Work Phone: 604-681-9018
Vocation Activist

McComber, Holly

Mohawk Nation

Box 902
Kahnawake, Quebec, J0L 2B0

Work Phone: 514-632-9860
Vocation First Nations

McGeean, Kathy

Canada World Youth

#205, 10816A - 82 Ave.,
Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2B3 Canada

Home Phone: 403-420-1982
Work Phone: 403-432-1877
Fax: 403-433-4489
Vocation Youth

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Community development, planning

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Education, public awareness, communication

Biographical information
Interest Areas: Community Development
Education: BA - Psychology.
Employment/Experience: Facilitator, educator, working with youth, cross-culturally, international development (Canada World Youth).
Languages; other skills: English

McHardy, Joan

Vox Populi Research Consultants

65 Oswego Street
Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 2A7 Canada

Home Phone: 604-382 8135
Work Phone: 604-356 2955
Fax: 604-387 3682
Email @Galaxy.GOV.BC.CA

Vocation Activist

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Community development, planning

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Education, public awareness, communication

Biographical information

Education: D.Phil Oxford University
Employment/Experience: Urban sociologist; community schools advocate; community activist; human settlements; research Community Development; Director, Vox Populi Research Consultants
Languages; other skills: English

Your publications related to SD
McHardy, J. (1994). Women and Community Schools: A Practical Process to Develop Programs by Women for Women" Workshop at the Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference, U.B.C., Vancouver, May, 1994.

McIntosh, Janette

c/o Dept. of Family Practice, Mother Bldg., Zone 3 2728 West 10th Ave.,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2J9

Home Phone: 604-822-4366
Work Phone: 604-737-3670
Fax: 604-822-6950

McLean, Dawn

Position Executive Director

British Columbia Council for International Cooperation

Suite 2A, 1218 Langley Street
Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1W2 Canada

Work Phone: 604-360 1405
Fax: 604-360 2295
Vocation Activist

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Education, public awareness, communication

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Community development, planning

Biographical information

Education: B.A. History and Sociology Secondary Teacher's Training Librarianship Diploma Evaluation and Planning Certificate
Employment: Present: the executive directorof the B.C. Council for International Cooperation, a coalition of 35 international development N.G.O.'s
Memberships: CCAC Board Member. Inter Pares Member Unifem, Canada Committee member Various Community groups.
Language; other skills: English

McVeagh, Janine

Te Reo

Post Box, 74 Opononi
South Hokianga, , Aotearoa

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Law and policy

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Community development, planning

Your publications related to SD
McVeaugh, J. (1994) "Alternative Economic Policies for the World and Canada." Workshop at the Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference. U.B.C., Vancouver, B.C., May, 1994. McVeaugh, J. (1994) "The Necessity of Educational Programs and Resources Developed from the First Nations Perspectives." Workshop at the Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference. U.B.C., Vancouver, B.C., May, 1994.

Meakin, Stephanie

Environment Canada Evaluation & Interpretation Branch

8th Flr., 351 St. Joseph Blvd.,
Hull, Quebec, K1A 0H3 Canada

Home Phone: 613-526-2809
Work Phone: 819-953-1511
Fax: 819-953-0461
Vocation Bureaucrat

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Ecology, environment, resources

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Research (science, social science)

Biographical information
S.D.Interests: indicator development, biodiversity, community involvement, hazardous waste, international work.
Education: MSc Environmental Genetics , Carleton University. BSC Biology-Carleton University

Your publications related to SD
Meakin, S. "A Framework for Ecosystem-Based Management: Developing Ecosystem Health Goals, Objectives and Indicators."

Mehta, Jayshree

A1 - 22 Amrpali Sukhitura Paldi
Ahmadabad 380007, , India

Work Phone: 91-272-418991
Fax: 91-272-416941
Vocation Academic

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Research (science, social science)

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Strengthening groups (youth, women, First Nations)

Biographical information
Interest Areas: Deep interest in science and technology for people and especially for women.
Employment/Experience: Physicist Have worked at grassroot national and international level in forming science education and science popularization programs both at formal and nonformal level. Have been a chairperson of UNESCO project 2000+ on nonformal and informal developments of scientific and technological literacy. Active in the area of gender, science and technology.

Your publications related to SD
Mehta, J. (1994) "Women,Science and Technology". Workshop at the Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference. U.B.C., Vancouver, B.C., May, 1994.

Concerns and encouragement
I am concerned for mother earth and nature's living system.

Changes needed
List of changes needed in order to approach S.D.: unjust distribution system, depletion of natural resources; social injustice and oppression of women; North South relations, participation of women at all levels.

Meiners, Erica

Simon Fraser University CO-OP Radio

2713 W. 1st Ave.,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Work Phone: 604-731-4249
Email emeiners@sfu.ca

Vocation Media

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Education, public awareness, communication

Biographical information
Interest Areas: Education, communications. Experience/
Employment: Producing radio show (Canadian) women and environment radio series (waters), focusing academic work in feminist/environmentalist educational practices-transforming pedagogy.
Languages; othyer skills: English

Changes needed
Factors within the system which need to be changed in order to promote sustainability : women and education; connection with grassroots work sharing resources/support with theory makers; women taking control in appropriate technology; women recognizing diversity and limitation of the word 'women'. Women need to network-too many battles are fought. The technology and materials are available to connect. We need to bridge the spaces and use the immense/diverse collective knowledge that we possess.

Meltzer, Evelyne

Meltzer Research and Consulting

1331 Brenton Street, 18th floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2K5 Canada

Home Phone: 902-429-3314
Work Phone: 902-492-3663
Fax: 902-422 5343
Vocation Business; Academic; Oceans Policy and Law; Human Rights; Third World Development; Human Rights

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Law and policy

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Ecology, environment, resources

Biographical information

Education: 1995 J.S.D. Candidate, (International Marine Environmental Law), Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia. 1980 L.L.M. (Marine Affairs), University of Washington, Seattle, U.S.A. 1979 L.L.B. Dalhousie University. Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1976 B.A. (distinction), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Employment: 1992-Present: Practising Mediator and Boards of Inquiry, Nova Soctia Human Rights Commission, Nova Scotia. 1990-Present: President, Meltzer Research and Consulting (MRC), Halifax. (The firm focuses on ocean law, policy and management, human resources development and international development; policy formulation and analysis, projects identification, management, monitoring and evaluation, adult training and education, as well as workshop/conference coordination and facilitation). 1984-1990: Advisor to the President and Secretary to the Board of Directors, International Center for Ocean Development (ICOD). Established the Training Division in 1985 (as Acting Director) Appointed Senior Program Officer in 1988 for the West Africa and Indian Ocean Division. 1982-1984: Petro-Canada, Calgary Ottawa and Halifax. Senior Planning Analyst, Calgary Petro Canada International Assistance Corporation, Ottawa Socio-Economic and Regional Benefits Coordinator, Halifax 1980-1982: Western Europe Desk Officer, Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Responsible for Canada's fishery Relations. Other Positions: Ongoing: Serves on the Community Advisory Board of the Grace Maternity Hospital in Halifax reviewing community outreach and educational programs. 1992-Present: Appointed to the Nova Scotia Executive Committee for the Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University. July 1991-Sept. 1992: Oceans Convenor to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development on behalf of the Canadian Particpatory Committee to UNCED. Halifax. The Halifax-Dartmouth Metro Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada: 1992-1994: The National Environmental and Development Committee. 1988-1990: National Board of Directors. 1989-1992: President 1984-1989: Vice-President Task Force on Incomes and Adjustment in the Atlantic Fishery, Ottawa.

Teaching Experience 1984: Debtor-Creditor Relations, Dalhousie Law School, Dalhousie University. 1985: International Business and Ocean Resources, Dalhousie Business School (MBA program)

Memberships: 1983: Chairperson, Canadian Benefits Committee of the East Coast Petroleum Operators Association; Member, New Brunswick Bar (1980); Candian Maritime Law Association; Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF); Nova Scotia Arbitration and Mediation Institute (Practicing Mediator). Member, Nova Scotia Bar (1984)

Languages; other skills: English, French; Conversational German.

Your publications related to SD

Meltzer, E. "Where to Draw the Line? The Case for Respecting the 200 Mile Limit" submitted for publication to Marine Policy.

Meltzer, E. "Unilateral, Regional, and International Response to Global Straddling Stocks Management Crisis", submitted to publication to Marine Policy.

Meltzer, E. (1995) Co-Project Manager and Editor, "Sustainable Oceans Curriculum", prepared in Newfoundland and British Columbia, with Armour and Associates to be published in 1995.

Meltzer, E. (1995) Co-Editor, "Sea Use Planning and Management Manual." to be published in June, 1995.

Meltzer, E. (1994) Marine Protected Areas: A Viable Conservation Tool for Straddling Fish Stocks?" to be published by Academic Press, proceedings of the Ecosystem Monitoring and Protected Areas Workshop, May, 1994, Halifax.

Meltzer. E. (1994) "Global Overview of Straddling and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks: The Non-Sustainable Nature of High Seas Fishing", to be published in Ocean Development and International Law in September, 1994.

Meltzer, E. (1993). "Professionalism, Certification and Training of Fishermen", July, 1993, prepared for the Task Force on Incomes and Adjustment in the Atlantic Fishery, Ottawa. Published by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (accompanying the Cashin Report) in December, 1993.

Meltzer, E. (1993). "Certification and Training for the Processing Sector in Iceland, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom" prepared for the Canadian Associatin of Fish Exporters, Ottawa. Published by Industry, Science and Technology, Canada, Ottawa, November, 1993.

Conference/Workshop Presentations:
Meltzer, E. " The Legal, Biological and Economic Case Against Unilateral Extension of Maritime Jurisdiction" presentation at the International Geographical Union Commission Commission on Maritime Geography-Conference on Public Policy and Ocean Development, May, 1994, Halifax, N.S.

Meltzer, E. "Recent Developments in the Management of Straddling Stocks:
Unilateral, Regional and International Response" presentation at the International Geographical Union Commision on Maritime Geography -Conference on Public Policy and Ocean Development, May, 1994, Halifax, N.S.

Meltzer, E. "The Management of High Seas Fisheries in the North, South and Eastern Pacific", presentation at the Seventh Workshop on the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) Task Force on Fisheries Development and Cooperation, Vancouver, September, 1993, paper distributed to participants.

Meltzer, E." The Non-Sustainable Nature of Managing Stradding and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks", Keynote presentation at the Pacific Northwest Roundtable on High Seas Fishing, Vancouver, June, 1993, sponsored by the Department of External Affairs, Ottawa paper distributed to participants.

Meltzer, E." The Non-Sustainable Nature of Managing Staddling and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks", Keynote presentation at the Eurpean Roundtable on High Seas Fishing, June, 1993, organized by the Worldwide Fund fund for Nature (WWF), Brussels, paper distributed to participants.

Meltzer, E. "Global Overview of Straddling and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks: The Non-Sustainable Nature of High Seas Fisheries", January, 1993, Key presentation at Meeting of Like-Minded Countries on High Seas Fisheries, St. John's Newfoundland, paper widely distributed internationally by the Department of External Affairs, Ottawa.

Meltzer, E." Certification and Training of the Fish, Processing Sector in Iceland, Norway, NewZealand and the United Kingdom", December 1992, key presentation to the National Roundtable on Human Resource Development in the Fishing Sector, Ottawa, prepared for the Canadian Association of Fish Exporters, published in French and English by Industry, Science and Technology Canada.

Meltzer, E."Recommendations for Improved Maritime Environmental Quality", Blue Ribbon Panelist, Marine Stewardship in the Northwest Atlantic Symposium, November, 1992, proceedings published by the Center for Marine Environmental Initiatives, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Meltzer, E. "The Non-Sustainable Nature of Managing Staddling Stocks", presentation at the ECO-ED International symposium, October, 1992, session organized by the Department of External Affairs, Ottawa, Video taped for international press and public programs.

Meltzer, E."Development of Oceans Policy and Law through the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)presentation at the National Roundtable on International Law," March, 1992, Dalhousie, University, Halifax, proceedings to be published by the University of Toronto Press.

Meltzer, E. "New York Declaration on High Seas Fishing Protecting the Commons", Author and prime mover, unanimously endorsed by NGO plenary and submitted to UNCD Secretariat, United Nations, New York, March 31, 1992. This document was translated into Spanish, French and Portuguese, distributed to all governments in May, 1992, and reviewed at UNCED in June 1992.

Sustainable development viewpoints
Inspirations
I am a student of Marine Affairs and International Relations (since graduating from University of Washington in 1980). My studies, work activities, NGO activities (UNA Canada) have contributed to my knowledge base and experience. My inspiration is a deep commitment to improving the human condition (existentialism humanism).

Concerns and encouragement
There is a continuing short-sightedness on the part of government and industries, the unwillingness of countries to assume responsibilities for their actions and to cooperate instead of holding tenaciously onto 'sovereignty' and sovereign governments: an archaeic concept in today's interdependent world. I am encouraged by the "new international order" and underlying ecological ethic.

Changes needed
We need a major international shift from sovereignty to responsible binding cooperation.

Mercer Clarke, Colleen

Position Executive Director

Dalhousie University Centre for Environmentally Sustainable Economic Development (CESED)

P.O. Box 1000
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2X4 Canada

Home Phone: 902-457-0704
Work Phone: 902-420 7935
Fax: 902-429 4866
Vocation Academic; Business

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Community development, planning

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Ecology, environment, resources

Biographical information
S.D. Interests (Professional Experience): Environmental management for large industry development projects; major industry environmental impact assessment; environmental audits; coastal zone management; aquatic fisheries and resource management; integrated resource management, planning and design; watershed management planning; site design and management for parks and historic sites; field ecology studies.
Education: 1989: Canadian Association of Landscape Architects, Professional Certification 1987: Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph 1976: Master of Science, Marine Ecology, Memorial University, University of Newfoundland 1972: Bachelor of Science, Aquatic Biology, Memorial University, Newfoundland 1971: National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), Certification for SCUBA diving.
Employment: 1992-present: Executive Director, CESED - The Nova Scotia Center for Environmentally Sustainable Economic Development, Halifax, Nova, Scotia. 1990-1992: Manager, Environmental Management Division, Vaughan Engineering Associates Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1990-1992: General Manager, Lands End Consultants Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1990-1992: Metro Engineering Limited, Director Environmental Management and Design Team Leader for the Island Site Pre-design, The Halifax Harbour Cleanup Project, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1986-1990: President, Lands End Consultants, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1989: Adjunct Lecturer, Water Resources Management, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont. 1984-1987: Graduate studies, School of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. 1977-1981: Principal, Polaris Consultants, St. John's Newfoundland. 1981-1982: Manager, Environmental Studies, Shawmont Newfoundland Ltd., St. John's Newfoundland. 1979: Assistant Professer, Junior Division Studies, Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's Newfoundland. Term Appointment 1976-1977: Biologist, Environmental Protection Service, Environment Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1976: Lecturer, Department of Biology, Mount St. Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Term Appt. 1974-1976: Senior Project Biologist, Applied Marine Research Ltd., Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1972-1974: Graduate Studies, Marine Sciences Research Labratory, Logy Bay, Newfoundland. Cruise Biologist, Bedford Institute of Oceanography vessel, Dawson, chartered to Memorial University of Newfoundland for iceberg engineering studies, Saglek Fiord, Northern Labrador. Special Projects: Participant, the Minister of Human Resources Consultation on Jobs and Sustainable Development. International Institute for Sustainable Development. June, 1994, Winnipeg. Chair, Working Group on Sustainable Development and Rural Communities Presentation, National Round Table on Environment and Economy. Member, Minister's Steering Group on Contaminated Land Management, NS Department of Environment. Chair, Legislation Review Sub-Committee, Environment-Economy, Voluntary Planning. Co-Chair, Go-Green Environment Fair, a joint project of Rotary, Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Environment. Canadian Association of Landscape Architects, Task Force on Free Trade, 1988 Delegate, Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, the Federal Governmental Assessment Organization (FEARO) Congress on reform of the Environmental Assessment and Review Process (EARP), Ottawa, 1988. Chair, Halifax Lakes and Waterways Committee, Sub-Committee on Draft Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw, 1989. Invited Participant, Parks Canada, Marine Parks Policy Review, 1983.
Memberships: President, Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape Architects Chair, Working Group on Sustainable Development Presentation, National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. Member, Interim Board, Nova Scotia Environmental Industries Association. Member, Minister of the Environment's Steering Group on Contaminated Land Management Member, Council of Centers for Sustainable Development Research; Member, Environment-Economy Committee, Voluntary Planning, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Region, Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, 1988-1993 External Faculty Advisory Board Department of Forestry Engineering, University of New Brunswick 1991-1994. Member, Lakes and Waterways Advisory Board, City of Halifax, 1990-1992 Member, Halifax Harbourside Rotary Club
Language; other skills: English; Some French.

Your publications related to SD
Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L., 1994. "The Octopus's Garden. Oceans Day." The Oceans Intitute of Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L. 1994. "Sustainable Development and Rural Communities." A paper presented to the International Conference on Communities and Challenge, St. Andrew's New Brunswick, June, 1994.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L. "Tourism and Sustainable Development." Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia., May, 1994.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L. 1993. "The Landscape Industry and Sustainable Development." A paper presented to the Annual meeting of the NS Landscapers Association. Kentville, Nova Scotia, December, 1993.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L.1993. "The Mining Industry and Sustainable Development." A paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the NS Mining Society, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, June, 1993.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L. 1993. "Sediment, Water Quality and Basic Erosion Control. " A paper presented at the Controlling Sediment on Construction Sites Training Workshop sponsored by the Center for Water Resource Studies and the Advisory Panel on Erosion and Sediment Control. Halifx, Nova Scotia, February, 1993.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L. 1992. "Environmental Management and Design Professions." A Continuing Education Workshop Presented to the Annual Meeting of the Canadian association of Landscape Architects. Regina, Saskatchewan, 1992.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L. 1990. "The role of environmental Management in the Pprevention or Mitigation of Erosion, and Sedimentation," Workshop on Erosion and Sedimentation, Nova Scotia Department of the Environment, Sheraton Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia, January, 1990 and April, 1990.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L., 1989. " An Environmental Management Strategy for Air Command." Presentation to the annual meeting of base construction engineers. Air Command Headquarters, Winnipeg, November, 1989, annual meeting of Base Technical Supply Officers, December, 1989, and at the 'Gathering of the Eagles', annual meeting of Air Command Generals, March, 1990.

Mercer-Clarke, C.L.S. 1989. "Environmental Management- What it Means to your Business." Presented at the Seminar on Environment and Business, Halifax Board of Trade, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December, 1989.

Mercer-Clarke, C.L.S. 1989. " Enviromental Impact Assessment-a Critical Review." Presentation to the workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment, sponsored by the Department of Urban and Rural Planning, Technical University of Nova Scotia, the Department of Municipal Affairs and the Atlantic Planners Institute, Halifax, Nova Scotia, October, 1989.

Mercer-Clarke, C.S.L., 1987. " A Framework for Proactive Environmental Management." A paper presented to the annual meeting, Canadian Society of environmental Biologists, Ottawa, Ont., January, 1987.

Numerous radio, television and magazine presentations on east coast marine natural history and other environmental themes.

Sustainable development viewpoints
Inspirations
I am inspired by my work in development projects. My resource management and training/ research in ecology has led to a concern that development (equals advancement, not growth) cannot continue to proceed at the cost of ecological viability of systems and species.

Concerns and encouragement
I am encouraged by the significant progress in better environmental management, processes/technologies that have been been made in the last twenty years. Although there is much further change needed, the pace of change and progress towards sustainability in Canada has been rapid and dramatic.

Changes needed
Many decision-making systems and processes currently in place at all levels of government can work in opposition to SD goals and objectives and can provide a significant barrier to change. Governmental and institutional organizations must undertake a comprehensive review of their policies and practices to ensure this situation does not continue and to maximize the opportunities for cost-effective implementation of SD initiatives.

Mercier, Odette

Position Directeure générale pour le Québec

La Société des industries du plastique du Canada

Place du parc, 300 Léo Pariseau, suite 2210, c.p.970
Montréal, Quebec, H2W 2N1 Canada

Work Phone: 514- 499-0500
Fax: 514-499-9258
Vocation Business

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Business, industry, and labour issues

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Education, public awareness, communication

Biographical information

Languages; other skills: French

Your publications related to SD
Mercier, O.(1994) "Education et Formation dans I'industrie du Plastique." (Call for Communications for Women and Sustainable Development Conference, U.B.C., Vancouver, 1994).

Metropolit, Brenda

Environment Canada

Suite 700, 1200 W 73rd Ave.,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6P 6H9 Canada

Work Phone: 604-664-9144
Fax: 604-664-9168
Biographical information
Interest Areas: education; student (immigrant and visible minority).
Languages; other skills: English

Michalas, Tamara

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Home Phone: 987-1181

Michaud, Anne

Position Conseillere en developpement communnautaire

Ville de Montreal, 7400 Boul. St-MIchel
Montreal, Quebec, H2T 2X9 Canada

Home Phone: 514-872 6156
Work Phone: 514-271 6995
Fax: 514-872 7447
SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Strengthening groups (youth, women, First Nations)

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Peace and security

Biographical information

Languages; other skills: French

Your publications related to SD
Michaud, A. "Agir sur la Sécurité et sur le Sentiment d' Insécurité des Femmes dans les Villes: Une Exigence du Développement Durable en Milieu Urbain." " Workshop at the Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference. U.B.C., Vancouver, May, 1994.

Michaud-Lalanne, Hortense

Position Ingénieure

Ligue des femmes du Québec

19, Chemin de Casson
Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 2G9 Canada

Work Phone: 514-931-8697
Fax: 514-596-7093
Vocation Author; Activist

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Research (science, social science)

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Ecology, environment, resources

Biographical information

Education: Ingénieure civil et MBA.
Employment/Experience: Depuis 1990 elle consacre tout son temps.
Languages; other skills: French

Your publications related to SD
Michaud-Lalanne, H. "Mesurer et Controler la Pollution Partir d'un Nouveau Baréme." (Measuring and controlling pollution through a new index). Michaud-Lalanne, 'Si les vrais coéts m'étaient comptés.'

Concerns and encouragement

Concerns, l'action et l' écriture parce qu' elle sait que les méres qui se battent pour leurs petits sont la derniére chance de l'humanité.

Mingie, Patricia

Position Master's Candidate

York University Faculty of Environmental Studies

36 Henry Corson Place
Markham, Ontario, L3P 3E9 Canada

Home Phone: 905-472-8372
Work Phone: 416-650 2339
Email ES051343@orion.yorku.ca

Vocation Academic

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Education, public awareness, communication

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Strengthening groups (youth, women, First Nations)

Biographical information
Interest Areas: Ecofeminism; "Stop the Whitewash" campaign; women and sustainability; alternative economics; media literacy.
Education: 1995: Masters of Environmental Studies, York University 1992: BA H, economics, geography, Queens University
Employment/Expereicence; Co-founder of Terra-Luna Eco-care products, offering alternative menstrual care. Activist, Educator, field work in Brazil (1992) and Guatemala (1991).
Languages; other skills: English

Your publications related to SD
Mingie, P. (1994) " An Open Letter to Women and Economics: Feminist and Ecological Critiques." Workshop at the Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference, U.B.C., Vancouver, May, 1994.

Mitchell, Margaret Anne

221 - 525 Wheelhouse SQ
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4L8 Canada

Home Phone: 604-873-1493
Vocation Bureaucrat

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Community development, planning

Biographical information
List of S.D.Interests: women and international development, community development, citizen action, social housing, and cooperatives, poverty - social programs, women's rights - equality issues, multiculturalism and immigration.
Education: M.S.W. (Social Work).
Employment/Experience: Community development worker in Vancouver communities; has worked for the Red Cross in Japan, Korea, Australia, Austria; 1979-1993: Former M.P. for Vancouver East; 1985: Involved with U.N. Decade of Women Conference in Nairobi.
Language; other skills: English

Your publications related to SD
Mitchell, M.A.. (1994) "Women in Politics" Workshop at the Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference. U.B.C., Vancouver, B.C., May, 1994. Mitchell, M. "Don't Rest in Peace- Organize: Action for Canada's Children and Child Care," N.D.P. Minority Report.

Mitchell, Lisa

East Coast Environmental Law Association

1094 Wellington Street, apt 306
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Z9 Canada

Work Phone: 902-423 4684
Fax: 902-494 3728
Email LMITCH@AC.DAL.CA

Vocation Youth; Union; Lawyer

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Law and policy

SD Interest Areas Sustainable development - Ecology, environment, resources

Biographical information
S.D.Interests: My interests include environmental law, policy and regulatory reform. My thesis research concerns risk management and decision-making in the regulation of pesticides as well as the regulation and public policy on biotechnology. My work involved alternative dispute resolution and consensus process.
Education: L.L.B., Dalhousie Law School. Completion of M.E.S., School for Resource and Environmental Studies. B.A., History and Sociology, Acadia University. Experience/
Employment: Coordinator,SRES Student Society Halifax, Nova Scotia. Steering Committee Member, Health and Welfare Canada's Healthy Environment Program, Ottawa. Canadian Barristers' Association, Halifax, Nova Scotia. East Coast Environmental Law Association, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Round Table on Environment and Economy. Canadian Student Pugwash, Ottawa.
Languages; other skills: English

Your publications related to SD
Mitchell, L. (1994) "Environment and the Law: Where have all the Women Gone?" Workshop at the Women and Sustainable Development: Canadian Perspectives Conference. U.B.C., Vancouver, B.C., May, 1994.

Sustainable development viewpoints
Inspirations
List of inspirations: an individual environmental law professor who I encountered as an undergraduate; participating in Youth '92 - a process to facilitate the participation of young people at UNCED.

Concerns and encouragement
List of concerns to be addressed in order to promote sustainability: 1) ideas and knowledge that women have at the grassroots level regarding sustainable livelihoods is not getting connected to the policy level. 2) young women need mentors and all women need strong, dependable networks.

Changes needed
List of changes needed to integrate S.D. into society: 1) change in attitude, where there is respect for each other, differing perspectives and the earth, 2) de-militarization, 3) reduced consumption, 4) precautinary approach, 5) cross-cultural exchange.

Mitchell, Valerie

Wabanaki Nations Cultural Resource Centre

P.O. Box 127
Burnt Church Res., New Brunswick, E0C 1K0 Canada

Work Phone: 506-776-1800
Fax: 506-776-3392

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