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Who we are

AELA is a not-for-profit organisation working to increase the understanding and practical implementation of Earth-centred (ecocentric) governance, with a focus on systems change across law, economics, education, ethics and community participation in Australia.

Our vision is an Australian society that embraces an ecocentric or ‘life-centred’ culture, with governance systems that enable human communities to thrive within ecological boundaries, while nurturing biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Our programs provide a range of services and support for people, communities and organisations working to create ecocentric systems change.

What we do

AELA provides information, advice and tools that can help people take action to build Earth-centred systems change - visit our information below and get in touch anytime!

Our Programs

Our programs work within, and across, different sectors so that we can catalyse new systems thinking that will lead to the transformation of Australia's governance systems.

News and Events

‘If the reef had a voice, it would sing’: could legal personhood help the Great Barrier Reef?

While patrolling the Great Barrier Reef, Gary Singleton was struck by an eerie stillness. The Coral Sea lay flat as glass beneath a heavy, windless sky. The heat was stifling, the water a little too warm. “It was beautiful,” he …

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EXPLORING BIOREGIONING: Design for Bioregions

Join us for AELA’s “Exploring Bioregioning” webinar series! In our August webinar, AELA Convenor and Greenprints creator, Michelle Maloney, will be joined by John Thackara and James Oliver, to discuss the role of social and ecological design, in bioregioning and place-based …

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KINSHIP – September Webinar – Exploring Multi-Species Justice

Join us for our September “Kinship” Webinar, when we are joined by Danielle Celermajer and Christine Winter, who will share insights into ‘multi-species justice’.

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Course: Introduction to Decolonisation

Introducing AELA’s new course, designed in partnership with Future Dreaming Australia, in response to popular demand! Running from 1 – 22 October, 2024.

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