Sustainability
Urgently and Rapidly Increase Alberta’s Green Electric Capacity
A Call to Action from Albertans, Alberta-Based Organizations & Alberta Health Professionals
Alberta is home to remarkable natural beauty—its majestic mountains, expansive plains, pristine rivers, and diverse ecosystems form an environment that supports vibrant communities and wildlife. However, the health of humans and ecosystems across the planet is under severe and escalating threat due to human-induced pollution of air, land, and water. Read More
Report: Findings from the GBD 2021 Study - Global Burden of Disease
Global Burden of Disease 2021
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 examines health trends worldwide. The study, which leverages 328,938 data sources, reveals health disparities across age, sex, location, and socioeconomic groups, emphasizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic alongside other health challenges. Read More
Submission to the Alberta Coal Policy Committee - Alberta Medical Association
The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is concerned about potential adverse physical and mental health issues that may occur if proposed open pit coal mines in Alberta are developed. As such, the AMA is opposed to the development of open pit coal mining without due and detailed consideration of such adverse health effects, planning for an increased need for physical and mental health resources and a detailed health assessment analysis.
Recommendations: Read More
A Coal Policy for Alberta - 2022 and Beyond
A Policy written by Albertans, for Albertans, reflecting extensive public input to the Coal Policy Committee.
"As a collection of individuals and organizations representing a wide range of Albertans, we are pleased to present A Coal Policy for Alberta – 2022 and Beyond. This Policy is supported by grassroots Indigenous groups, municipalities, hunters, anglers, ranchers, rural landowners, artists. Read More
Final Report: Recommendations for the Management of Coal Resources in Alberta - The Coal Policy Committee
The Coal Policy Committee was established on March 29, 2021 to make recommendations to the Government of Alberta about what it should consider in developing a new coal policy. This final report of the committee contains eight principal recommendations for the long-term management of Alberta's coal resources. Read More
"Advancing A Just Transition in Alberta" December 2024 Update
The Energy Transition Working Group and the Calgary Round Table are two initiatives led by the Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) as part of a larger effort to help Alberta move toward a low-carbon economy, Advancing A Just Transition in Alberta. This work is about bringing people together, building awareness, and inspiring action to address the challenges of climate change while creating opportunities for clean energy and new types of jobs. Read More
Degrowth or Collapse? with Andrew Nikiforuk
From the Bow Valley Naturalists website
Free admission but you must RVSP: Read More
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SDG Caucus Meeting
RCEN is about to launch a National SDG Caucus. Join now to take action on the Sustainable Development Goals!
Is your organization or some of your members passionately interested in the topic of the Sustainable Development Goals? If so, join our SDG Caucus Meeting where we will be discussing the scope of the caucus, forming alliances between local government and ENGOs as well as growing our membership list for the new year. Read More
Issue Brief: Green Stimulus & a Just Recovery
The global COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated an economic downturn that has governments across Canada and around the world set to make huge investments in stimulus and recovery spending. Many are viewing this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in a just and sustainable green economy. Read More
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