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North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation

international agreement
Also known as: NAAEC
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The North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) is an international agreement that was created as a side agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It established the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) in 1994. The NAAEC aims to promote environmental cooperation between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.12

The agreement was developed in response to concerns about the potential environmental impacts of NAFTA, particularly regarding industrialization in Mexico and the enforcement of environmental regulations. It seeks to ensure that free trade does not lead to environmental degradation and encourages countries to uphold their environmental laws.12

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