Alberta’s Nonprofits Anticipate a Demanding Year Ahead Written by Kianna Turner Amidst the backdrop of rising societal tensions, the impacts of climate change, and an unprecedented demand for charitable services, Alberta’s nonprofit sector stands firm, ready to face what has been dubbed a challenging year ahead. CCVO, a charitable organization established in 2004, is an advocate for Alberta non-profits. In their mission, they state that “CCVO promotes and strengthens the nonprofit sector by developing and sharing resources and knowledge, building connections, leading collaborative work, and giving voice to critical issues affecting the sector.” In February 2024, leaders from an array of nonprofit organizations came together in Calgary to delve into…
This article was written by Rebecca Martin The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) took place in Glasgow between October 31st and November 13th, 2021. It was the first Conference of Parties (“COP”) since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 that demanded attending countries revaluate and make substantive changes to combat climate change. The term “COP” is a catch-all term representing a governing or decision-making body that presides over international conventions or treaties. COP26 was expected to renew and enhance the international commitment towards fighting and mitigating climate change. Goals COP26 had four main goals it wanted to achieve and included in the climate pact as outlined…
