Companies like Origin Energy and Santos are planning to start fracking as early as July this year, yet critical farming, fishing, tourism areas and natural and cultural assets remain under threat. More than 51%...

A Message From ALEC's CEO It’s been a bruising week for all of us who are concerned and working for concerted government action on the climate crisis. While pollsters and the mainstream media reported...

Conservationists welcomed the introduction of the Territory Government’s Environment Protection Bill to parliament today, citing broad community support for new laws to protect the natural environment and Territory way of life. [1]  “Strong environmental...

desertSMART Ecofair will again provide a focus on science and sustainability in Central Australia in August 2019 after recently being announced as an official National Science Week event and grant recipient. desertSMART EcoFair is...

Community members continue to strongly oppose the Northern Territory being opened up to industrial fracked gas fields a year after the lifting of the moratorium by the Gunner Government.  April 16th marks the day...

The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) will be hosting a free ‘Live Energy Smart’ lunchtime presentation for Alice Springs residents next Tuesday the 26th March, as part of the COOLmob Energy Efficiency Project.  Highly...

The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) faces an NT Civil and Administrative Tribunals hearing alongside the Department of Primary Industries and Resources in relation to a Freedom of Information request. ALEC submitted a Freedom...

40 years ago ALEC, formerly the Central Australian Conservation Council, played a central role in campaigning for the establishment of the Tjoritja/West MacDonnell Ranges National Park. ALEC has also played a role in advocating...

It has been both welcoming and worrying to witness the NT Government undertake a long overdue review of our environmental protection laws. The Territory needs an open and strong framework that protects and maintains...

Last few days to make a submission on the NT Climate Discussion Paper! We urge community members to advocate for meaningful climate action in the NT. The Environment Centre NT has engaged Climate Scientist Ellin Lede to...

About this opportunity: The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is seeking a treasurer to join our Board, a dynamic, smart and diverse team who have fun whilst governing ALEC with integrity for sustainability. We...

36 organisations and scientists have signed on to the NT Climate Response Statement, urging the Northern Territory Government to adopt a climate policy of net zero emissions by 2050. The NT Climate Response Statement...