Alberta Environmental Network

Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Directors, Alberta Environmental Network

Position: 
Board of Directors
Application Deadline: 
9 Jun 2022

About the AEN

The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) is an incorporated non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization dedicated to helping preserve and protect Alberta’s environment. Since 1980, the AEN has advocated for, and supported the participation of environmental non-profit organizations (ENGOs) and passionate individuals in constructive and collaborative processes on environmental public policy issues. Read More

Casino Volunteers Needed

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

Alberta Beyond Coal: What to Expect in 2022

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

In Conversation with Paul Hawken

Nov 14 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

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

Digital Rally: Say No to Coal

Jun 25 2021 - 12:00pm

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

Defend Alberta Parks

Show your support of Alberta's parks by requesting a lawn sign

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

Setting the Agenda: 2019 AEN Fall Assembly

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

2019 Alberta Environmental Platform Survey

The AEN surveys Alberta’s political parties on their environmental platforms

April 9, 2019 (Edmonton, Alberta) – With Albertans heading to the polls in a week, the Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) released responses to its environmental platform survey from the province’s political parties.

Four parties – Alberta Liberal Party, Alberta New Democratic Party, Green Party of Alberta and the United Conservative Party – submitted answers to 15 questions on environmental topics that are important to AEN members. The questions were asked to the seven major political parties in Alberta.   Read More

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