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.

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. 

Environmental Health Risks: A Growing Concern for Albertans and the World

A Letter from Dr. Norm Campbell
​​​​​​​Chair of the Alberta Health Professionals for the Environment

Many people may not fully realize just how serious environmental health risks have become. We often hear news about extreme weather events causing a few deaths or injuries, and sometimes misleading reports downplaying the impact of climate change. But the reality is much more concerning, as shown by the latest evidence. Read More

Issue Brief: One Year Anniversary of the Renewables Moratorium

August 3, 2024 marked the one year anniversary of the Government of Alberta’s moratorium on renewable energy development. While the moratorium was formally lifted in February 2024, ongoing uncertainty and prolonged policy deliberations have led to project cancellations and decreased confidence in Alberta as a home for clean energy projects. Read More

Issue Brief: Alberta reinstates grizzly hunt

In June, the Government of Alberta altered the province’s Wildlife Regulation without public consultation to allow limited hunting of grizzly bears in Alberta. Grizzly bears are listed as a threatened species in Alberta, and an Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan was first completed and accepted in 2008 with the latest review and revisions in 2020. Read More

Issue Brief: Alberta's Plan for Parks

There’s still time to provide your feedback to the Government of Alberta’s survey on the creation of a new Plan for Parks. The Government has indicated that “creating more recreation opportunities will be a top priority of the new plan” and AEN members are concerned that the ‘guiding principles’ of the plan lack any mention of conserving and protecting nature. Read More

Job Opportunity: Canvasser, Alberta Talks, Alberta Environmental Network , Calgary, Part-time

Position: 
Canvasser
Application Deadline: 
11 Aug 2024
Location: 
Calgary

Rate of Pay: $25 / hour
Hours: 10-20 / week

The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) seeks a canvasser to join the unique Alberta Talks project. The Alberta Talks staff and volunteer team have a goal of engaging in community on issues that they are concerned about, with a current focus on renewable energy regulations in Alberta. We are hiring immediately for this part-time, open-ended contract. Read More

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