Please join AELA, EDO NSW and Southern Cross University for a fascinating afternoon of presentations and discussions about Earth laws and regional community environmentalism
For a copy of the flyer and program, please click here
DATE: Thursday 23 October 2014, 1.30pm to 5pm
VENUE: Byron Community Centre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay NSW
RSVP: by emailing - http://www.edonsw.org.au/earth_laws_and_regional_community_environmentalism-seminar
PROGRAM:
1.45 - 2.00: Introduction and welcome - Nina Lucas, EDO NSW
2.00 - 2.30: Earth laws, rights of nature and community law making: global trends - Michelle Maloney, National Convenor, Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA)
2.30 - 3.00: Consideration of environmental economic and social impacts in the Courts - Sue Higginson, Principal Solicitor, EDO NSW
3.00 - 3.30: Afternoon tea (provided)
3.30 - 4.00: Northern Rivers success stories in community activism – Aidan Ricketts, Lecturer, Southern Cross University, activist and writer
4.00 - 4.30: Local councils and the environment— Cr Simon Richardson, Mayor, Byron Shire Council
4.30 - 5.00: Final questions & discussion, close
