The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) connects Albertans and environmental groups that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, the AEN supports collaboration of the environmental community throughout the province.
We are a network of individuals and groups working together on shared concerns. AEN members include individuals and representatives from member groups that connect, collaborate and share information.
The AEN is a link between the environmental community and government, industry, the media and all Albertans. View our current member groups.
Albertans and environmental groups are welcome to join the AEN as members – there are memberships for both individuals and groups. Members contribute to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment by sharing information and collaborating on shared issues. Learn more about becoming a member of the AEN.
The AEN supports an inclusive and diverse environmental community for all Albertans.
Here are the latest updates, action alerts and calls for consultations. Contact us to submit your news and have it distributed to the network.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is proposing amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations. From the Regulatory Impact Statement: Read more about Call for Comments on proposed amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations
OTTAWA — Nichole Dusyk, senior analyst at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the House of Commons vote to amend Bill C-69: Read more about Bill C-69 vote is a step forward in protecting Canadians and climate
Ottawa – When House of Commons passed the Senate’s proposed amendments to Bill C-69, the federal government took an important step toward making good on its once-in-a-generation commitment to repair Canada’s broken environmental laws, says Ecojustice. Bill C-69 introduces the new Impact Assessment Act (IAA), which provides greater transparency in the environmental assessment process and more clearly-defined criteria for whether a project is in the public interest. Read more about Statement: Bill C-69 passes in the House
The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) is excited to publicly announce our Indigenous Energy Efficiency Champions conference series that we will be co-hosting with four Alberta Friendship Centres in October 2019.
Apply to present or host a booth Read more about Indigenous Energy Efficiency Champions Conference Series: Apply now to present or host a booth
The Calgary Climate Hub seeks a motivated, independent person with a passion for climate action and community organizing to help organize its Community Climate Conversations (CCC).
Read more about Job Opportunity: Community Organizer, Calgary Climate Hub
EDMONTON — Duncan Kenyon, Alberta Regional Director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the federal government announcement regarding pricing pollution in Alberta:
“Because action on climate change is a shared responsibility, and no province should be exempt from acting, we are pleased the federal government is moving forward on its promise to apply carbon pricing and rebates in Alberta in response to the Government of Alberta’s decision to repeal the Climate Leadership Act. Read more about Federal carbon pricing backstop in Alberta is fair, effective, and will drive competitiveness
From the Sierra Club Prairie website:
We are so excited to announce that our Summer Nature Immersion programs are now open for registrations! Wild Child Nature Immersion is a free program offered to early learning centers, and kindergarten classrooms across Edmonton. Read more about Wild Child Nature Immersion Summer Registrations are Now Open
Today, the Forest Stewardship Council of Canada (FSC Canada) released a new FSC Standard that will guide Canada’s forestry sector. FSC Canada aims to incorporate sustainability into responsible forest management. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) congratulates FSC for developing a progressive national standard that incorporates conservation measures for species at risk, including a habitat indicator for endangered woodland caribou. Read more about New forest certification standard promises better protection for woodland caribou
Ottawa, Ont. – Last week, 26 leading environmental organisations from across the country sent a letter to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna, outlining serious concerns with several components of the government’s new environmental assessment framework. Read more about Climate considerations risk being undermined in proposed changes to Bill C-69 and key regulations: environmental groups
CALGARY, May 23, 2019 — Premier Jason Kenney tabled legislation yesterday to scrap Alberta’s carbon tax as of May 30. The legislation removes the consumer levy, as well as the tax on facilities producing less than 100,000 tonnes of carbon per year.
Barry Robinson, lawyer for Ecojustice, made the following statement: Read more about STATEMENT: Premier Jason Kenney’s plan to kill Alberta’s carbon tax is short sighted
