The AEN Cross Caucus Meetings are a valuable opportunity to gather, in-person, with fellow AEN member groups and caucus members. Please RSVP to admin [at] aenweb [dot] ca indicating which caucus meeting you wish to attend.
The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) has an exciting opportunity for the right enthusiastic, organized and responsible individual to provide Administrative Coordination for the AEN. Working with the AEN board and its member groups, the Administrative Coordinator will provide overall administrative support for the network and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization.
The anticipation and energy surrounding the Canadian Environmental Network’s 2009 Annual General Assembly is building. With keynote speakers like Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel and the UN executive Secretary on Biodiversity, the organizers have planned an exciting and vibrant event June 12-14. (http://www.rcen.ca/AGA/2009/index.html)
Recently, some limited sponsorship funds came available to support ten youth delegates from across Canada to attend the AGA, however, additional help is requested.
The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) will convene its annual business meeting in conjunction with the RCEN Annual General Assembly at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton. The AGM will be held June 14, 2009, from 12:00 – 1:00pm.
Reasonable travel support, including registration for the RCEN conference, will be provided to one representative per AEN member group.
The fall cross-caucus meeting is an opportunity for all the AEN caucuses and working groups to come together as a community and discuss strategies to move our collective concerns forward. It is also a chance to meet with your fellow-caucus members face-to-face.
The caucus meetings will be held in Edmonton this fall. AEN member groups are eligible for full travel and accommodation expenses reimbursement, as per AEN reimbursement guidelines.
Please RSVP to conference [at] aenweb [dot] ca today detailing your planned attendance for the weekend.
This year’s Alberta Environmental Network Annual General Meeting will occur in the beauty of the foothills overlooking the wonders of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. Kootenay Plains is one of the most interesting places in the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. Classified as a "Montane" range, its unique characteristics result in very little rainfall through the year and weather conditions can be very different than places just an hour’s drive away. Please join with us as we celebrate the AEN’s accomplishments and build a strong network for tomorrow!
This year’s Alberta Environmental Network Annual General Meeting will occur in the beauty of the foothills overlooking the wonders of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. Kootenay Plains is one of the most interesting places in the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. Classified as a "Montane" range, its unique characteristics result in very little rainfall through the year and weather conditions can be very different than places just an hour’s drive away. Please join with us as we celebrate the AEN’s accomplishments and build a strong network for tomorrow!
This spring is dedicated to the inspiration, leadership and memories of our friend and mentor Martha Kostuch. AEN’s Spring Training Series focuses on topics where Martha clearly excelled, we hope that you will dedicate some time to join with us to remember, to learn, and to act!
As many of you will be aware, the AEN is a facilitative organization that provides support to the work of Alberta-based environmental organizations. This is accomplished by coordinating cooperative efforts through coalitions and caucuses; facilitating consultations with governments and agencies at the municipal, provincial, national and international levels; providing training opportunities; and by maintaining internet-based communications systems.
As a facilitative organization, the AEN does not take positions on substantive issues (as this is the role of our member groups, caucuses, and coalitions). However, Bill 1: The Lobbyists Act threatens to undermine a fundamental purpose of the AEN by compromising our memberships' ability to participate in stakeholder processes. Consequently, the AEN board views this as a process-related issue requiring action.
From: Jeannette Bolli
I'm working with the Alberta Environmental Network, helping to coordinate opposition to Bill 46: Alberta Utilities Commission Act, and to oppose any infringements on citizens' rights, by the proposed revamping of the Alberta Energy Utilities Board.
The Alberta Environmental Network is funded in part through a grant from:
