Sustainability

Sustainability goals and strategies, environmental indicators, greening government operations.

Services and information

13 goals for a more sustainable Canada.

The draft 2019 to 2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy is now out for consultation.

Environmental indicators on air, climate, water, nature, and human health.

How departments and agencies advance sustainable development.

Forest management planning, science-based indicators, regulations and policies.

Fishing and aquaculture best practices, seafood health and safety, the Sustainable Fisheries Framework.

Policies on green procurement, green buildings, and electronic waste.

Canada’s contribution to the United Nations’ global sustainable development goals.

Assessing the environmental effects of proposed policies, plans and programs.

What we are doing