Details of Cumulative Environmental Management Association
The Cumulative Environmental Management Association (CEMA) is a registered
not-for-profit, non-governmental organization established in Fort McMurray,
Alberta in June 2000.
CEMA's mandate is to study the cumulative environmental effects of industrial
development in the region and produce guidelines and management frameworks.
Since its inception CEMA has produced hundreds of reports and 8 Management
Frameworks.
A multi-stakeholder organization, CEMA is governed by 44 members representing
all levels of government, industry, regulatory bodies, environmental groups,
Aboriginal groups, and the local health authority, which have an interest in
protecting the environment in the Wood Buffalo region:
* Governments and agencies that regulate and oversee oil sands development.
* Aboriginal communities that ensure traditional lifestyle, culture, and
environmental knowledge is respected and upheld.
* Industry that is committed to corporate responsibility, the orderly
development of resources, and economic growth and opportunity.
* Health agencies that are focused on promoting public wellness and preserving
public safety.
* Environmental non-government organizations that are concerned with guarding
and promoting environmental sustainability.
