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Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is Central Australia’s leading environmental organisation,

defending Australia’s iconic desert country for 45 years.

 

ALEC inspires, engages and leads local people to take action for the environment.

 

ALEC advocates for nature and strong environmental laws. We empower people by sharing knowledge on how to live sustainably in the desert and we work in dynamic partnerships across vast landscapes to build thriving, resilient desert communities.

 

ALEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we live and work on and their vital role in caring for country for many thousands of years, now, and into the future. We acknowledge First Nations Elders past, present and emerging and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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October 21, 2025

Australia's Great North Conference Declaration 2025 In September 2025, hundreds of people gathered from across Northern Australia to join the inaugural Australia's Great North conference, hosted by the Environment Centre NT, Environs Kimberley, Arid Lands Environment Centre and Cairns and Far North Queensland Environment Centre. This...

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Australia's Great North 2025 Conference Summary: connected and empowered

October 21, 2025

Last month, the inaugural Australia’s Great North Conference in Garamilla (Darwin) was a showcase of community storytelling, deep collaboration and environmental struggles for justice.  This important sold-out conference brought 250+ people together to holistically assess the shared threats to Northern Australia’s lands, waters, climate...

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ALEC condemns dumping of NT 2030 emissions reduction target

June 19, 2025

"The NT is unprepared, exposed and exiting the energy transition” ALEC condemns dumping of NT 2030 emissions reduction target The Country Liberal Party (CLP) has dumped its election commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43 percent by 2030. This follows decisions seven days...

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