Are you committed to reducing polarization in our communities and looking to make a positive impact? Want to see our provincial government take bold action on the climate crisis? Read More
AEN members are invited to attend the 2023 Alberta Environmental Network Annual General Meeting. We look forward to reviewing AEN’s activities and impact from the past year and discussing exciting new initiatives. Read More
Volunteers needed for AEN Casino, March 18 & 19 AEN's fundraising casino is just over a month away on March 18 & 19 at the Starlight Casino in Edmonton. This is the AEN's biggest fundraising event and we still need to fill a few more volunteer shifts. Please consider signing up to help the AEN secure the resources we need to continue our work protecting Alberta's environment.
Day, evening, or late night shifts are available on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19. No experience is necessary, and volunteers will receive training on site. Read More
Despite the reinstatement of Alberta’s 1976 Coal Policy in 2021, eight coal mining projects continued to move ahead with exploration. Coal development was not only still an option in Alberta, it was still happening.
Protect our Water - Alberta Beyond Coal was started to fight well-resourced coal companies and their billionaire owners. Through education, outreach and a strategic lawn sign campaign, the Alberta Environmental Network organized a collaborative effort to pause coal development in Alberta. Read More
Join us live online for an engaging discussion with noted environmentalist, entrepreneur and author Paul Hawken, creator of Project DRAWDOWN and founder of the important new Regeneration initiative, with three exciting conversation partners: Read More
Across the country, a movement is growing to protect the Rockies and its headwaters from open-pit coal mining. Eight new coal mining projects have been proposed on the Eastern Slopes – and we need to stop them before they start.
The grassroots opposition to this new coal rush in Alberta is working – on June 17, the proposed Grassy Mountain coal project was rejected thanks to pressure from the hard work of people in Alberta and across the country. However, the work to protect the Rockies is not over – there are still 7 coal projects able to move ahead. Read More
This workshop is part of the Moving Mountains Climate Confluence, a satellite event of the 2021 Calgary Climate Symposium Read More
The Alberta government is planning to close 20 parks and remove 164 from the Alberta Parks system. A total of 175 parks will lose protection and Albertans could lose access. Read More
by Natalie Odd, Executive Director
AEN members are invited to come together at the AEN Fall Assembly taking place on November 22 & 23 in Edmonton.
A bold, new approach is required to address the unique and ever-changing challenges faced by Albertans who are highly engaged in environmental work. The AEN Board and staff have determined to chart a new course, with new strategies, to effectively meet the many, diverse goals of our members. Your participation in the Assembly is vital at this pivotal stage. Read More
