This Wednesday, January 26, 2022, recognised by many as Invasion Day or Survival Day, marks 234 years since British invasion on this continent and the start of violent colonisation that continues to this day....

ALEC's goal is to protect our arid home, and ensure the arid lands are biodiverse and resilient. We're proud to present our 2021 annual report: Water, Climate, Action. The report shows the incredible energy that ALEC,...

We hope you're enjoying this magnificent rain, and that you've had a chance to head down to the riverbank and watch it flow. The ALEC team are back at our office on 90 Gap...

From buffel grass action to raising awareness of dingos to mobilising local people through letter writing, ALEC supporter and Alice Springs resident Jacqueline Arnold has worked tirelessly to protect the desert. We want to...

Update: Minister Lawler has the power to overturn the Singleton Station water licence within the next 30 days. Now is the time to take action. Call Minister Lawler and urge her to overturn this unconscionable...

Fracking the Beetaloo Basin would set off a carbon bomb and increase Australia’s total emissions by up to a whopping 22 per cent - fuelling climate disaster.   In 2018, the Gunner Government committed...

Territorians love their Parks. These Parks are diverse and unique landscapes. They provide protection to flora and fauna, form the cornerstone of conservation for some of the Territory’s most ecologically important waterholes and ecosystems,...

The Territory has the weakest water laws in the country.  In August, the Northern Territory passed the Territory Economic Reconstruction Bill (TERC Bill) in Parliament which included changes to our water laws. These recent...

More extreme heat days, longer droughts and more intense wildfires. The impacts of climate change are already being felt in Central Australia, and we need to action to ensure a safe and healthy climate future for...

Key points Becoming Climate Ready is about preparing and responding to the impacts of climate change. Equitable climate adaptation is a critical piece in protecting environmental, social and cultural values.  Climate adaptation will require...

Nyirripi Food Garden complete! The Nyirripi Food Garden project aims to increase community food security and provide a space for community members to learn about nutrition and health by building a garden that is...

The Arid Lands Environment Centre is hosting a NAIDOC event to acknowledge and celebrate the ongoing work of Arrente custodians who continue to care for and heal country.  Share poetry, song or dance! This...