Resources for Engagement!

Get Excited, Invest Yourself, Engage!

Play with the resources below to find out more about how to get green, be an active citizen, have fun and make a difference

CLIMATE CHANGE

350.ORG - Building a movement to unite the world around solutions to climate change

Climate Change Central

The Pembina Institute

Canadian Youth Climate Coalition - Read up on the 10:10 global campaign to reduce carbon emissions by 10% a year, starting in 2010

COMMUNITY

imagineCALGARY - Familiarize yourself with a 100-year vision for Calgary's sustainable future

Green Calgary is a partner, click here to see why : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE4PI5pwrSw

Transition Calgary - Help build a vibrant, resilient and re-localized Calgary!

DEMOCRACY

Apathy is Boring - Uses art & technology to educate youth about democracy

Civic Camp Calgary - A space for civic engagement in CalgaryUse

My Voice Calgary - Seeks to empower Calgarians to take part in our city's affairs

ECONOMICS

Calgary Dollars

Thrive

First Calgary Financial

ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Translation Project - Translating our connections to the environment for all to understand!

Bullfrog Power - Support renewable resources. Sign up for Bullfrog Power with Green Calgary’s Promo Code: GC and get one month FREE.

REAP -Respect for the Earth and All People

Sustainable Alberta Association - Commuter Challenge

Recycling Council of Alberta

SOCIAL INNOVATION/SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Dowser - Presents the practical and human elements of social innovation.

Social Entreprise Fund - Provides resources, support and tools for sustainable and social business ventures. Edmonton-based, but provides access for all to great social enterprise resources!

Social Entrepreneurship for Everyone - A companion blog to the book 'Social Entrepreneurship for Dummies' written by local Calgarians exploring social entrepreneurship as fundamental to a healthy, vibrant citizen sector