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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Green Regs 'n Ham: "Is a carbon tax our lorax?"
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Webinar: 2016-2019 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy
The Government of Canada is consulting on the draft 2016-2019 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (Strategy) and we would like to hear from you. The draft Strategy provides Canadians with a whole-of-government view of federal environmental priorities.
Please join us for at a free webinar to learn about the Strategy, and make suggestions to improve it.
Read more about Webinar: 2016-2019 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy
Edmonton Resilience Festival 2016
Skill Sharing Workshops • Conversation Cafes • Community Connections Fair
The 2nd annual Edmonton Resilience Festival consists of hands-on practical workshops, guided Conversation Cafés and a fair showcasing the work of community organizations called the Community Connections Fair. We will also have family and kid friendly indoor and outdoor activities and film screenings.
A collaboration between The Local Good and the Edmonton Permaculture Guild Read more about Edmonton Resilience Festival 2016
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Down to Earth Week 2016—Awakened Company: Connecting Community & Prosperity
Tickets: $50 + taxes & fees
Join REAP Business Association for an inspiring evening showcasing what it means to be an Awakened Company. Support and connect with social entrepreneurs and Alberta business leaders of all industries who are looking to take the next step in their journey towards sustainability, shape our local community and make a positive impact upon people and the planet. Read more about Down to Earth Week 2016—Awakened Company: Connecting Community & Prosperity
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Down to Earth Week 2016—Capital for Cause: Views on Impact Investing
Tickets: $80
Join REAP Business Association for a half-day summit on The How and Why of Social Impact Investing. Hosted by Dexterity Consulting, participants will learn from experienced investment leaders what separates successful and unsuccessful ventures. Read more about Down to Earth Week 2016—Capital for Cause: Views on Impact Investing
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Down to Earth Week 2016—Sustainable Style YYC
Ever wondered, “Who made my clothes?” Spend the evening with Calgary's leaders in sustainable fashion and cosmetics. Learn how they're collaborating to create beautiful, ethical fashion and personal care products that are making Calgary a more interesting and stylish place. Read more about Down to Earth Week 2016—Sustainable Style YYC
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Alberta Impact Fund Info Session
Are you an Alberta-based entrepreneur or small to medium sized business?
Do you want to learn business strategies that will make your business more resilient and adaptive to changing economic and environmental conditions?
Do you have plans to expand your business and need an investment of capital to make it happen? Read more about Alberta Impact Fund Info Session
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NGO Sustainability Champions Workshop Series
Non-profit organizations create positive social, environmental and economic impacts for their communities. At the same time, they are expected to be role models whose own staff and operations “walk the talk” in terms of sustainability. This can be a challenge given limited time, support and funding
The Natural Step Canada and Edmonton Community Foundation are excited to offer the NGO Sustainability Champions Workshop Series to help NGO’s address this need with two key outcomes:
- To build the capacity of staff to develop and deliver a sustainability action plan, based on the award-winning approached pioneered by The Natural Step.
- To develop an action plan to improve sustainability performance.
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International Week 2016: For a Better World
Explore global issues and celebrate cultural diversity during International Week: For a Better World 2016! Read more about International Week 2016: For a Better World
