What is the CGCP? "Promoting informed action through sound advice on global change" Founded in 1985, under the auspices of the Royal Society of Canada, the CGCP has evolved into an interdisciplinary and multi-agency network that spans the country. It brings together scientists as well as specialists from the humanities to plan interdisciplinary research, assess the significance of this research in a policy context, and communicate the findings to those who need to know. The CGCP is characterized by its independent, non-government status, its combination of the scientific and human dimensions of global change, its access to worldwide networks of collaborating organizations, its focus on issues that have universal relevance, and its access to Canadian expertise that can be brought to bear on these issues. Core funding for the CGCP is provided by the federal government. Additional funds and other support are provided by foundations, provincial governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and federal research agencies. CGCP activities are guided by a volunteer Board of Directors of experienced scientists, decision makers, and communicators drawn from all sectors of Canadian society. The Board is organized into executive, research and communications committees. A small secretariat, based in the offices of the Royal Society of Canada, in Ottawa, coordinates the activities of the CGCP. The CGCP Strategic Plan - go to section 1 (new file?) The CGCP Board of Directors - go to section 2 (new file?) CGCP Secretariat details - go to section 3 (new file?) The Royal Society of Canada - go to section 4 (new file?) Structure/Framework of CGCP - go to section 5 (new file?) Back to Menu Page (use icon already being used for this purpose) Section 1 CGCP Strategic Plan Promoting Informed Action Through Sound Advice On Global Change A Strategy for the Canadian Global Change Program in its Second Decade What is our mission? Our mission is: Promoting Informed Action Through Sound Advice On Global Change. Realizing this mission will require the best available scientific evidence, being explicit about relevant uncertainties, understanding the risks, presenting options in unambiguous terms, being timely with advice, and communicating strategically. What is our vision? We see Canada as part of a global society functioning sustainably so that future generations inherit a healthy and diverse environment. We also see Canada as an agent for positive change in global environmental issues. Central to our culture, values and ethics is the conviction that the CGCP works with partners to ensure that the best possible knowledge on global change can be transformed into options for policy decisions and should be communicated widely throughout society for better understanding and to encourage lifestyle changes that facilitate sustainability. What will our business be? Our business will focus on the following interrelated thrusts:  Research Assessment and Policy Options Assessing outcomes of research in high impact areas to provide policy options for decision makers; Identifying knowledge gaps, filling them and developing opportunities for Canadians internationally; Providing state of the art reviews of Canadian research.  Research Planning and Collaboration Integrating global change research; Enhancing Canada's role in international research programs; Creating mutually beneficial partnerships.  Information Management Managing and brokering information on global change activities and expertise; Developing products and services tailored to needs; Maintaining a global change information resource centre. Communications and education activities will cut across these thrusts. Strategically, the major shift is to place increased emphasis on research assessment and development of policy options. What is our plan? In the short term we will launch a more popular set of information products and services targeted at key decision makers and youth. CGCP will be seen as an independent, unbiased source of information on the difficult issues that must be addressed. In the medium term (3-5 years) we will expand our information centre and service role, providing regular assessments of issues and policy options. Funding sources will be diversified within government, business and foundations, mostly by fee for service. In the long term, (10-15 years) we seek to be the institution of first choice offering a window on global change issues, many of which will likely be quite troubling. Click here to view the rest of the strategic plan (go to section 1 A - table of contents) Click here to download the entire Strategic plan (show file size: 40K?) Click here to order a paper copy of the strategic plan (open an order form and send order to< cgcp@rsc.ca>) Click here to go to previous screen Section 1A - separate file? Strategic Plan Table of Contents Introduction (already viewed) Global Environmental Trends The CGCP in Context Towards the Next Decade Objectives Clients and Beneficiaries Strategic Shifts Implementation Mechanisms Planning Monitoring and Evaluation/Evaluation Mechanisms Future Operational Considerations Insert text of Strategic Plan - see file strat.eng End of section 1 Section 2 xxx Click here if you wish to send an email to any of our board members (Form: To: cgcp@rsc..ca , From: , re: specify board member, type message) CGCP Board of Directors Executive Committee Dr. Hugh Morris Chairman of the Board President, Padre Resource Corporation Dr. Harold G. Coward Director Institute for Studies in Religion and Society University of Victoria Dr. Jag Maini Intergovernmental Panel on Forests UNCSD M. Jacques Prescott Conservateur g‚n‚ral Jardin zoologique du Qu‚bec Dr. Ray A. Price Department of Geological Sciences Queen's University Board Members Mr. James P. Bruce Chairman Canadian Climate Program Mr. P. Douglas Bruchet Vice-President Environment, Health and Safety Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Dr. Alex Chisholm Director, Science Policy Branch Office of the Science Advisor Environment Canada M. Luc Gagnon Conseiller en planification environnementale Hydro-Qu‚bec Dr. Leszek Kosinski International Social Science Council UNESCO Mme Estelle LacoursiŠre D‚partement de chimie-biologie Universit‚ du Qu‚bec … Trois-RiviŠres Dr. William Leiss Research Policy Committee Chairman Eco-Research Chair in Environmental Policy Queen's University Dr. Jacques L‚vesque D‚partement de science politique Universit‚ de Qu‚bec … Montr ‚al Mme Lucie Maillette D‚partement de chimie-biologie Universit‚ du Qu‚bec … Trois-RiviŠres Dr. Gordon McBean Assistant Deputy Minister Atmospheric Environment Services Environment Canada Dr. Lawrence Mysak Director, Climate & Global Change Research McGill Univiversity Dr. George Needler Senior Research Scientist Bedford Institute of Oceanography Dr. Shirley Neuman Department of English University of Alberta Dr. Rosemary Ommer Institute of Social and Economic Research Services Building, Room 2006-C Memorial University Dr. Ed Shaw Director General Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Natural Resources Canada Dr. John Stewart Dean, College of Agriculture University of Saskatchewan Mr. Joe Thwaites Taylor Munro Energy Systems. 4504, 45A Street Dr. Peter Victor Assistant Deputy Minister Ministry of Environment and Energy M. Claude Villeneuve Ekolac Consultants Observers Dr. Alain Albagli Head of International Affairs National Research Council of Canada Dr. Ken Babcock Geological Survey of Canada Natural Resources of Canada Dr. Carmen Charette NSERC Dr. Philip Enros Counsellor, Global Change Environment Canada Mr. Alan Fox Director, Policy and Planning SSHRC Dr. John Stone Research/Policy Committee Observer Director of the Climate Research Branch Atmospheric Environment Service Environment Canada xxx Click here to see CGCP Committee Structure xxx Click here to email message to the CGCP staff End of Section 2 Section 3 The CGCP Secretariat welcomes any questions or comments, please click on the email address below to send a message Mailing address: CGCP C/O The Royal Society of Canada 225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 308 Ottawa, ON K2P 1P9 CGCP tel: 613-991-5639 Email: cgcp@rsc.ca Dr. Jeffrey Watson tel: 613-991-5642 Email: jwatson@rsc.ca Director M. Claude Lefran‡ois tel: 613-991-5641 Email: clefranc@rsc.ca Program Coordinator Mr. David Henderson tel: 613-991-5640 Email: dhenders@rsc.ca Information Coordinator Ms. Karen Mortimer tel: 613-991-0175 Email: mortimer@rsc.ca Communications Coordinator Mr. Jim Bottomley tel: 613-991-9004 Email: cgcp@rsc.ca Program Assistant xxx Click here to go back (back to menu page) End of Section 3 Section 4 The Royal Society of Canada THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA is an independent, non-profit organization that was incorporated by an act of Parliament in 1883. Its primary objective is to promote learning and research in the arts, letters and sciences in Canada. It draws on the knowledge and expertise of its Fellows to recognize and honour distinguished accomplishments, to promote public understanding of scholarly, scientific, technical and cultural issues, and to foster the free circulation of ideas through international exchanges and participation in scientific and cultural programs. RSC ICON Click here to go to the Royal Society of Canada s home page Back to CGCP menu page End of section 4 Section 5 Framework graphic - use existing graphic showing the structure of the program (Keep link to board, but have just one button for entire board) xxx Click here to go back End of Section 5