Green Economics: A Two-Day Training Intensive for Non Economists
Position yourself and your organization to be an agent of change.
Join other professionals and lifelong learners in this small-scale interactive course.
Learn about 5Rs for re-orienting the economy for a greener 21st Century.
This is a two-day course that combines lectures, group-work, and reflective exercises. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of economic concepts and information relevant to a green economy. You will learn about ways to:
- retrofit markets and environmental policies – by reducing the depletion of common-pool resources and rewarding the supply of public goods;
- rethink valuation of environmental benefits and damages – by better understanding scarcities, values, and the consideration of ecosystem services;
- reward pro-environmental behaviour – by affecting prices, quantities, and behavioural norms that reflect the pro-social orientation of humans;
- reconcile trade-offs to inform public decisions – by choosing appropriate decision-support frameworks and discounting approaches;
- redefine economic progress and sustainability – by recognizing what is included, and omitted, by old and new measures of economic performance.
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Job Opportunity: Partner and Community Engagement Manager, Alberta Ecotrust
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is searching for a person who really understands the power and potential of authentic relationships and who thrives on hosting and holding space for people and ideas. You embrace complexity and systemic design, are responsive to the needs of people and organizations with diverse perspectives, and use approaches looking for common ground and solutions for a healthy environment. This new position of Partner and Community Engagement Manager (PCEM) will require someone with a special suite of skills. Read more about Job Opportunity: Partner and Community Engagement Manager, Alberta Ecotrust
2018 Environmental Gathering: Create the Future
Alberta Ecotrust is hosting their 3rd Environmental Gathering: Create the Future, March 8-10 at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Read more about 2018 Environmental Gathering: Create the Future
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2nd Annual Environmental Gathering: Breaking Through
Alberta Ecotrust is proud to announce our second annual Environmental Gathering: Breaking Through. Read more about 2nd Annual Environmental Gathering: Breaking Through
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EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants
The City of Edmonton and Alberta Ecotrust are partnering to deliver environmental grants to help support energy literate citizens with energy conserving lifestyles and a strong shift to active and public transportation.
We believe that protecting and improving the environment within Edmonton’s borders is a shared responsibility. Through EcoCity Edmonton, citizens can learn about Edmonton’s environmental vision, find inspiration to take action in their community, and apply for a grant to help get ideas off the ground. Read more about EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants
EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grant Learning Session
From the City of Edmonton website:
We are partnering with Alberta Ecotrust to deliver environmental grants to help support energy literate citizens with energy conserving lifestyles and a strong shift to active and public transportation.
We believe these grants, available to non-profits, community leagues, schools and charities, will engage Edmontonians to work on these challenges and provide them with support to collaborate and to create positive environmental change in their own backyards.
The focus will be on community projects that help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Examples of neighbourhood projects include:
- Walking school bus
- Installation of solar panels on a community facility
- Tool-lending library
Read more about EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grant Learning SessionYou must attend one of the learning sessions to apply for the grants.
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Major Project Grants
From the Alberta Ecotrust website:
The online application portal for Major Projects is now open. Please review the guidelines and criteria before applying.
The heart of Alberta Ecotrust’s work is supporting the people and projects that effectively address Alberta’s most pressing environmental issues. We accomplish this primarily by investing Alberta environmental non-governmental organizations to more effectively deliver programs, projects, and results that advance their environmental missions within our issue priorities.
Read more about Major Project GrantsMajor Grants
This program is designed to support more comprehensive projects that have the potential to result in substantial environmental benefit. The application process is more comprehensive and will be undertaken in two parts. These projects must be completed within a year. Maximum grant is $30,000.
Next Up Climate Leadership Program
The Climate Leadership Program is intended to engage keen citizens in leadership training to explore and drive low carbon activities in their workplaces and communities. It is a 5 weekend intensive program for folks 25 and older. It is to develop climate leadership in sectors outside of the traditional climate movement. Read more about Next Up Climate Leadership Program
NEW DATES 1st Annual Environmental Gathering: Changing the Climate
Register Now with Early Bird Rates!
Alberta Ecotrust is proud to announce our first annual Environmental Gathering in Alberta: Change the Climate. Alberta’s environmental community is incredibly diverse. From ensuring safe and available water, to preserving and restoring valuable land and habitat, to building a sustainable future, Albertans across the province are continually working to protect the ecosystems that provide all of us with life and prosperity. Read more about NEW DATES 1st Annual Environmental Gathering: Changing the Climate
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Learning Session—EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants
Announcing EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants!
We are pleased to partner with the City of Edmonton to deliver environmental grants to help support energy literate citizens with energy conserving lifestyles and a strong shift to active and public transportation. Read more about Learning Session—EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants
