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Consumers Get Help in Choosing Carbon Offsets

Pembina Institute
David Suzuki Foundation
16 Jul 2009

Canadians heading off for summer vacation will have some help in making their holidays more environmentally friendly, thanks to a new guide ranking carbon offsets and vendors that encourages consumers to choose the highest quality carbon offsets. Read more »

Read the release on the Pembina website…

Posted July 20, 2009 by AEN2

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Pedal for the Planet Movement Building: Activate & Educate

Pedal for the Planet
Jul 21 2009 - 7:00pm

From Canada to Copenhagen: Pedal for the Planet

A new climate treaty will be negotiated during international climate talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7-18, 2009. Canada now stands out as one of the last major industrialized countries opposed to targets for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and one of the biggest blockers of climate change negotiations. Read more »

Location

Arusha Centre
106, 223 12 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted July 15, 2009 by AEN2

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Pedal for the Planet Bike Rally at Minister Prentice's Office

Pedal for the Planet
Jul 21 2009 - 12:30pm

From Canada to Copenhagen: Pedal for the Planet

A new climate treaty will be negotiated during international climate talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7-18, 2009. Canada now stands out as one of the last major industrialized countries opposed to targets for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and one of the biggest blockers of climate change negotiations. Read more »

Location

Jim Prentice's Constituency Office
Suite 105, 1318 Centre St NE
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted July 15, 2009 by AEN2

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Pedal for the Planet Action Training

Pedal for the Planet
Jul 21 2009 - 9:00am

From Canada to Copenhagen: Pedal for the Planet

A new climate treaty will be negotiated during international climate talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7-18, 2009. Canada now stands out as one of the last major industrialized countries opposed to targets for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and one of the biggest blockers of climate change negotiations. Read more »

Location

Good Life Community Bike Shop
Eau Claire Market 201, 200 Barclay Parade SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted July 15, 2009 by AEN2

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Carbon Credit Exchange Seminar

Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta
Jun 25 2009 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Guest Speakers: Blue Source and Climate Change Central

Audience: Oil & gas Companies, alternate energy companies, farmers and ranchers, manufacturing companies, high emitters and anyone using environmentally friendly practices in their operations. Anyone interested in finding out more about the Carbon Credit Exchange is welcome.

Cost: $15.00 (includes refreshments & Snacks) Read more »

Location

Various locations Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 29, 2009 by AEN2

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Webcast: Inuit, Human Rights and Climate Change

Arusha Centre
May 29 2009 - 5:45pm
The Arusha Centre is pleased to host a live webcast from Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Featuring Siila Watt-Cloutier, Inuit climate activist and 2007 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, speaking on Inuit, Human Rights and Climate Change as the launch for the Countdown to Copenhagen.

This webcast will draw a worldwide audience and is part of Isuma TV’s six month internet campaign to promote the importance of Inuit knowledge and human rights in the global discussion of climate change. Read more »

Location

The Arusha Centre
106 - 223 12 Ave SW Calgary ( in the Old Y Building for Community Organizations)
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 21, 2009 by AEN2

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The Carbon Charter: Moving to Carbon Zero in Ten Years

SESCI — Northern Alberta Chapter
TELUS World of Science
May 12 2009 - 7:00pm

by Godo Stoyke

Free refreshments at 6:30 pm

Berkeley California is offering “free” solar systems. By 2016 all homes in England must be zero carbon. Buses and trains have no fares in Hasselt, Belgium. All new buildings in Germany are now required to be heated by renewable energy. Read more »

Location

TELUS World of Science — Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre
11211 142 Street
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 11, 2009 by AEN2

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YEP Speaker Event: Low Carbon Fuel Standard

YEP Calgary
May 13 2009 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

 Discussion on Low Carbon Fuel Standard

  • Brent Stuart — Suncor
  • Jeremy Moorhouse — Pembina Institute
  • Joule Bergerson — University of Calgary

Speaker bio’s available at http://www.yepcanada.ca/calgary/events.html

Event is free for members $5 for non-members. A lifetime YEP Membership is $30 and can be purchased at the door.

Location

Ceili's Irish Pub
803 8 Ave SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 9, 2009 by AEN2

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Global Warming and You: A Youth Climate Activism Workshop

TakingITGlobal.org
Feb 21 2009 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

TakingITGlobal.org is pleased to announce it will be presenting a free half-day introductory workshop on global warming and youth action in Edmonton on February 21, 2009. Global Warming and You: A Youth Climate Activism Workshop will provide local context for the global problem of climate change and will engage participants in a discussion and dialogue about community-based solutions. The workshop is geared towards high school students, but any young person interested in becoming more involved in the fight against global warming is welcome to attend.

Location

Engineering Teaching and Learning Centre (ETLC) E1-018
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps
Read more »

Posted February 13, 2009 by AEN2

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YEP Event: Canadian Sustainability Challenges with Dr. Bob Page

Young Environmental Professionals — Calgary Chapter
Feb 11 2009 - 6:00pm

Dr. Bob Page, Chairman of the Board NRTEE, will be addressing sustainability challenges facing Canada and the current state of climate policy in Canada.

Dr. Page has 25 years of experience as the U fo C TransAlta Corporation Professor of Environmental Management and Sustainability. He worked as vice-president of sustainable development for TransAlta for 10 years on carbon offset projects and market-based trading to help reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions.  Read more »

Location

Ceili's Irish Pub
803 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted January 29, 2009 by AEN2

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AEN Fall Cross Caucus Meetings

October 1-2, 2010 • Calgary, Alberta
Program & Registration Information

AEN is Hiring

Position: Network Manager
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2010 - 16:00
Full job description and application instructions

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