The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) urges all local community members to Vote for the Environment in the Federal election this Saturday July 2nd.   For more than 36 years ALEC has worked to...

Since June 30th 2015, ALEC has had no ongoing operational funding, which means the centre relies on fundraising, philanthropy and donations to keep our doors open. For 36 years ALEC has worked tirelessly to protect...

The desertSMART EcoFair will be utilising a number of venues around Alice Springs as part of this year’s National Science Week program in August, with events at the Olive Pink Botanic Garden, Alice Springs...

Each year the Eco-Science Schools day provides exciting science and sustainability learning opportunities for local students as part of the desertSMART EcoFair. Applications are now open for local schools to engage in the event,...

World Environment Day falls on June 5th each year and aims to raise awareness of environmental issues across the globe. This year the Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is hosting “One World”  - a...

The Northern Territory Government has demonstrated it is operating in a gas-fired echo chamber with no new investment into climate action or protecting the environment in the budget delivered yesterday.   “It’s totally astounding,...

The Giles CLP Government has stooped to a new low this week with the proposed 'Knowledge Territory' package. Chief Minister Giles' desperate attempt to link education funding to potential fracked gas royalties demonstrates how...