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  • Nature Kids Program

    For over five decades, Nature Alberta has been committed to preserving natural spaces and fostering community engagement, envisioning a future where Alberta’s natural heritage is cherished and safeguarded. Through their diverse outreach programs, they inspire Albertans to learn about, experience, and protect nature. One of their flagship initiatives, Nature Kids, is designed to cultivate a…

  • Alberta Envirothon

    Alberta Envirothon is a provincial non-profit dedicated to cultivating knowledgeable, skilled, and environmentally conscious citizens among Alberta’s youth. Through its annual 3-day environmental competition, the organization challenges high school students to test their expertise in various domains including soil & land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and current environmental issues. This initiative not only promotes…

  • Future Energy Systems

    Future Energy Systems (FES), a research program at the University of Alberta, funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, is committed to shaping a brighter energy future globally. Their mission is to foster a sustainable, economically viable, and equitable energy transition, harmonizing energy and the environment while meeting the needs of people and communities….

  • Sustainable Projects Group

    Celebrating 10 years in the energy efficiency industry, Sustainable Projects Group (SPG) is a leading design-build company committed to revolutionizing the built environment by providing actionable solutions for decarbonization. Their mission is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by empowering building owners with the tools and data required to achieve sustainability. SPG operates with a…

  • The Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association

    The Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry towards a zero-carbon built environment. With a mission to accelerate the adoption of innovative low-carbon solutions for buildings, SSRIA provides support and growth opportunities for companies within Alberta’s AEC sector. Through demonstration project funding,…

  • Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program

    The Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program, led by Professors Scott Chang, Edward Bork, and Cam Carlyle from the University of Alberta, is dedicated to advancing sustainable land management practices in Alberta’s agriculture sector to combat climate change and promote agricultural sustainability. Their mission is to develop and test best management practices that enhance soil fertility,…

  • Land Management Program

    The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is committed to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish and wildlife populations and their habitats for Albertans to enjoy, value, and use. Through its Land Management Program, ACA focuses on restoring damaged habitats and safeguarding healthy ones across its 237, 365 acres of conservation sites across Alberta. Conservation Sites are managed…

  • Forest industry collaboration cultivates sustainability around vital wetland ecosystems

    Wetlands are prominent features in forests and are often part of interconnected systems that link all forest ecosystems. Alberta’s wetlands help maintain forest productivity (water/ nutrient flow) and provide numerous ecosystem services that benefit the forest industry and society. The Forest Management Wetland Stewardship Initiative’s (FMWSI) mission is to advance wetland stewardship in the boreal…

  • Forest industry collaboration cultivates sustainability around vital wetland ecosystems

    The Forest Management Wetland Stewardship Initiative’s (FMWSI) mission is to advance wetland stewardship in the boreal forest through sustainable forest management. Working together since 2017, the initiative takes an innovative approach by leveraging the knowledge and resources of seven committed organizations to find solutions to shared challenges. These organizations include Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc.,…