About the AEN

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.

Learn more about the Alberta Environmental Network.

Connecting Alberta’s environmental groups

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.

Join the network

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. 

Jul
29
2020

Fall Internship: Research Assistant, Canadian Institute for Clean Growth and Climate Change

Position: 
Research Assistant – Fall Internship
Organization: 
Canadian Institute for Clean Growth and Climate Change
Application Deadline: 
14 Aug 2020
Location: 
Anywhere in Canada

About the Institute

The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices was established to provide an integrated, evidence-based perspective on the climate policy choices ahead as Canada works to address and adapt to climate change. We are doing this by developing rigorous, independent, non-partisan research, analysis and insight, and engaging with partners and stakeholders every step of the way to ensure our advice is practical and relevant for decision makers and Canadians. Learn more about the Institute’s work here. Read more about Fall Internship: Research Assistant, Canadian Institute for Clean Growth and Climate Change

Source: GoodWork.ca
Climate Change
Full-time
Term
Paid
Jul
29
2020

Issue Brief: Vista coal mine expansion

Updated: July 28, 2020

The Coalspur Vista mine is one of the largest thermal coal mines in Canada, and the proposed expansion could almost triple its capacity. The Coalspur Vista mine is one of the largest thermal coal mines in Canada, and the proposed expansion could almost triple its capacity. According to the Analysis Report by the Impact Assessment Agency, the project “may cause adverse effects within federal jurisdiction” but the size of project is just below the thresholds to require a federal impact assessment. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson declined in December to order a federal impact assessment, but the federal government has since announced that they will make a new decision by the end of July. Read more about Issue Brief: Vista coal mine expansion

Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Coal
Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Assessment
Fresh Water
Mining
Alberta Wilderness Association
Ecojustice
Keepers of the Athabasca
West Athabasca Watershed Bioregional Society
Issue Briefs
Jul
29
2020

Issue Brief: Closing and delisting Alberta parks

Updated: July 28, 2020

The province is planning to close 20 parks sites and delist another 164 sites, although the timing is still uncertain. Internal government documents show there was no analysis of costs, public were excluded from consultation and land sales have been considered. Read more about Issue Brief: Closing and delisting Alberta parks

Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Issue Briefs
Jul
24
2020

“Optimizing” Parks… What Happened to the List?

Alberta Wilderness Association

On February 29, 2020 the Government of Alberta published a list of 164 parks and provincial recreation areas it intends to remove from Alberta’s parks system. That list has vanished from the government’s website. Read more about “Optimizing” Parks… What Happened to the List?

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Jul
23
2020

Internal government documents reveal concerning new details about the plan for Alberta’s parks: land sales, no comprehensive analysis of costs, and exclusion of the public from the decision

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

EDMONTON, AB – Documents recently obtained by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Alberta Chapters through a Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) request have offered a closer look at the decision making process behind the recent cuts to Alberta’s parks system. The documents, which include internal communications, briefings to the Minister and a briefing to cabinet, outline the development of the government’s ‘Optimizing Alberta Parks’ plan announced in spring 2020.  Read more about Internal government documents reveal concerning new details about the plan for Alberta’s parks: land sales, no comprehensive analysis of costs, and exclusion of the public from the decision

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Jul
21
2020

Guidelines to assess climate impacts of major projects fall short

Pembina Institute reacts to the federal government’s new Strategic Assessment of Climate Change

Pembina Institute

OTTAWA — NICHOLE DUSYK, SENIOR ANALYST, at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the publication of the Strategic Assessment of Climate Change: Read more about Guidelines to assess climate impacts of major projects fall short

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Energy
Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Assessment
Jul
21
2020

Calgary Climate Hub Wants ENMAX to go Net Zero by 2050

Calgary Climate Hub

Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Climate Hub this week launched a campaign to get Calgary’s electricity utility, ENMAX Corporation, to go net zero emissions by 2050.

“As we work towards economic recovery and diversification, more companies are demanding decisive action on climate,” said Dr. Joe Vipond, Co-chair of the Calgary Climate Hub. “Having our electricity generation net-zero would send a clear signal that Calgary is serious about the climate crisis and entering the green economy.” Read more about Calgary Climate Hub Wants ENMAX to go Net Zero by 2050

Source: Calgary Climate Hub
Calgary Climate Hub
Climate Change
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Jul
15
2020

Issue Brief: Rescinding the Alberta Coal Policy

The Alberta government rescinded the 1976 Coal Policy on June 1, saying the policy was no longer relevant due to regulatory changes and new approaches in land use planning since the 1970s. However, gaps in land use plans (particularly in the eastern slopes region) may leave sensitive regions open to coal development. Read more about Issue Brief: Rescinding the Alberta Coal Policy

Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Coal
Fresh Water
Mining
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Issue Briefs

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