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Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is Central Australia’s peak environmental organisation; defending Australia’s iconic desert country for over 40 years. We are a strong and trusted voice for the protection of arid lands, creatures and communities. We work tirelessly toward our vision: healthy futures for arid lands and people.

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Don't Frack the Outback

The Government is trying to fast-track major fracking and gas infrastructure projects in the Territory. We need your support to help stop dangerous new fracking and pipeline projects to protect our land,...
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We need a Climate Change Act for the NT

CALL TO LEADERS – ACT NOW ON CLIMATE It is positive that the Northern Territory Government supports a target of net zero emissions by 2050, however we are concerned that without a...
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Climate Ready Council

Council has an important role to play in helping communities reduce emissions and adapt to climate change, as climate impacts are felt most acutely at the local level. ALEC will continue to...
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Expressions of interest now open for Northern Territory’s first Virtual Power Plant trial in Alice Springs

December 06, 2022

The Arid Lands Environment Centre is encouraging households with rooftop solar or a solar-battery system to sign up to the Northern Territory’s first residential Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial to support our town’s transition to a clean energy future.  The Solar Connect Virtual Power...

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“Common sense and best practice”, Labor commits to declaring buffel grass a Weed of National Significance

May 19, 2022

“Common sense and best practice”, Labor commits to declaring buffel grass a Weed of National Significance alongside other key policies to protect Central Australia’s biodiversity. Labor Candidate for Lingiari, Marion Scrymgour has announced major policy commitments to better protect Central Australia’s landscapes and threatened...

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“First time ever” that major Federal Government political party commits funding to managing buffel grass and protecting Central Australia’s biodiversity

May 18, 2022

The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) welcomes the NT Greens $9.8 million funding commitment for the management of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) across Central Australia, in addition to policy announcements around declaring buffel grass of Weed of National Significance, a Key Threatening Process and...

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