About this Event
Clean Air, Thriving Communities: Exploring Local Air Quality Solutions
Join Alberta Capital Airshed for the 2025 Clean Air Forum, a dynamic gathering of municipalities, industry, nonprofits, educators, researchers, and air quality leaders working together for healthier air in our growing communities. Together, we’ll explore actionable solutions to air quality challenges, share innovative approaches, and build collaborations for cleaner, healthier communities.
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Agenda
Understanding the Impacts: How Air Quality Affects Our Lives
Info: This session sets the stage for the day by exploring the direct and indirect impacts of air pollution on human health and community well-being. With a growing number of communities across Alberta and Canada facing wildfire smoke events and chronic exposure to airborne pollutants, understanding the science behind these impacts is essential.
Clean Air in Industry: Innovations and Best Practices
Info: This session will explore how industrial operators across Alberta are evolving their practices to reduce emissions, adopt cleaner technologies, and partner with communities to improve regional air quality. Speakers will share practical examples of emissions reduction, process improvements, and collaborative efforts that go beyond compliance to demonstrate environmental leadership.
Air Quality in Alberta: Roles, Responsibilities, Solutions
Info: This session brings together key provincial regulators and organizations to explore Alberta’s air quality framework. Speakers will highlight real-world solutions implemented at different levels, showcasing how collaboration drives cleaner air across the province.
Building Cleaner Communities
Info: This session highlights a range of actions and tools that directly improve the environments where people live, work, and gather. Learn about community actions that can contribute to healthier indoor and outdoor air quality.
KEYNOTE - From Concern to Action: Community-Driven Solutions
Info: The day will conclude with a focus on grassroots leadership and citizen engagement, with a presentation by Dr. Matt Adams (University of Toronto). Dr. Adams will discuss how air quality concerns identified by communities can lead to real research and actionable change. Drawing on participatory science and neighborhood case studies, he will highlight how community-led monitoring and collaboration can inform policy and empower local voices.
That's a Wrap: Gallery Reception with Artists and Airsheds
Info: After the Clean Air Forum, join Alberta Capital Airshed and Canadian Women in Design for a celebration at Gallery @ 501 (right next to the Agora). We’ll toast a successful collaboration on our Artists and Airsheds program, learn about the talented artists behind the new station artwork, and enjoy light snacks and a drink.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Agora, Strathcona County Community Centre, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park, Canada
CAD 140.00 to CAD 5250.00
