CASA is a multi-stakeholder partnership composed of representatives selected by industry, government and non-government organizations. Every partner is committed to a comprehensive air quality management system for Alberta. CASA prioritizes citizens’ concerns with respect to air quality in Alberta, and develops specific actions or action plans and activities to resolve those concerns.
Check out the many organizations offering information and services related to climate change.
International Living Future Institute
| Green Buildings, Innovation & Financing, Non Profit, Training & Credentials
Home to the world’s most advanced sustainability standards for green buildings, product design and community planning. The Institute runs programs providing professional accreditation, product certification, and The Living Future Challenge.
Alberta Energy Regulator
| Government
Responsible for regulating the life cycle of oil, oil sands, natural gas, and coal projects in Alberta. As the single regulator for energy development in the province, they ensure that development is carried out in a manner that protects public safety and the environment, while ensuring that the regulatory system is as efficient as possible.
Alberta Environmental Network
| Non Profit, Public Engagement
The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) connects Albertans and environmental groups that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, the AEN supports collaboration of the environmental community throughout the province.
Alberta Airsheds Council
| Nature & Conservation, Non Profit
Alberta Airsheds Council includes membership from all ten of the province’s airsheds. Airsheds operate more than 88 air monitoring stations across the province in compliance with all provincial and federal standards, including Alberta’s Air Monitoring Directive. Data collected by Airsheds contributes to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), which is reported in over 35 communities.
Climate Central
| Communication & Reporting, Non Profit, Research
Climate Central uses science, big data, and technology to generate thousands of local storylines and compelling visuals that make climate change personal and show what can be done about it. Climate Central addresses climate science, sea level rise, extreme weather, energy, and related topics.
Foresight Alberta
| Energy, Innovation & Financing, Non Profit
Foresight is supporting efforts to position Alberta as a world leader in cleantech by providing a leading voice; fostering local and global connections between technology developers, entrepreneurs, investors and customers; and accelerating industry development. Foresight has a successful track record of supporting cleantech ventures, ecosystem mapping, and connecting innovators with industry through Challenge programs.
Formerly known as the Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance (ACTia).
Efficiency Canada
| Communication & Reporting, Non Profit, Public Engagement, Research
Efficiency Canada advocates to make our country a global leader in energy efficiency. We convene people from across Canada’s economy to work together to advance policies required to take full advantage of energy efficiency.
Canadian Passive House Institute
| Green Buildings, Non Profit, Training & Credentials
With climate change accelerating, Canadians recognize our growing need for buildings which are drastically more efficient, healthier and more resilient. The international Passive House Standard is the most radical and proven strategy for reducing energy consumption in any kind of building, from apartment blocks, to schools, to houses; it is a revolution in building quality, and it’s now happening worldwide.
Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ)
| Nature & Conservation, Non Profit, Planning and Policy
The Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) mission is to monitor, analyse, and provide information on air quality and develop strategies to manage air quality issues within the Calgary Regional Airshed Zone.