AELA is committed to increasing the understanding and practical implementation of Earth centred governance, with a focus on law, economics, education, ethics and the arts/culture. See below for AELA's Professional Development short courses and testimonials:
Earth-Centred Futures
The Earth-Centred Futures course will be hosted again in 2024. If you are interested in more information about this course, or would like to express interest in joining the course, please contact us at: aela@earthlaws.org.au
- 8 week ONLINE course.
- Facilitated by Dr Michelle Maloney and featuring experts from multi-disciplinary fields including Indigenous knowledge, western science, law, economics and policy.
- Who should attend? Everyone! This course is aimed at a general audience of practitioners and scholars who wish to learn about how to integrate ecocentric thinking and practice more effectively into their own work
- Live classes are usually held on Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm Brisbane time / Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) [5pm - 7pm AEDT]
- Live tutorials will also be offered during the 8 week course, based on course participants' interests and availability
- All classes are recorded for class participants
- Participants can choose to participate in assessment (entirely optional) to earn a digital badge from AELA
- For more information, contact us at aela@earthlaws.org.au
Introduction to Earth Laws
The Introduction to Earth Laws (IEL) Course will be held again in 2024, or would like to express interest in joining the course, please contact us at: aela@earthlaws.org.au
- 4 week ONLINE course
- Facilitated by Dr Michelle Maloney and featuring experts from legal fields including Earth jurisprudence, Rights of Nature, Ecocide, Indigenous First Laws and more
- Who should attend? Anyone who has an interest in Earth-centred governance and law. Lawyers, legal scholars and law students will find the course particularly beneficial, and will be able to claim Professional Development points from their relevant jurisdiction. Non-lawyers will also find the course beneficial, as it will enrich their knowledge and practice.
- Live classes are usually held on Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm Brisbane time / Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) [5pm - 7pm AEDT]
- All classes are recorded
- Participants can choose to participate in assessment (entirely optional) to earn a digital badge and certificate from AELA
- For more information, contact us at aela@earthlaws.org.au
Testimonials from 'Earth-Centred Futures' course participants
This thoughtfully-constructed course connects deep ideas with
interdisciplinary practice in an enlivening and impactful way. Come for the impressive line-up of guest speakers; stay for the well-paced course materials, warm facilitation, community connections and enthusiastic support for applying Earth-centred concepts to your life and work.
interdisciplinary practice in an enlivening and impactful way. Come for the impressive line-up of guest speakers; stay for the well-paced course materials, warm facilitation, community connections and enthusiastic support for applying Earth-centred concepts to your life and work.
This course has been amazing and I am beyond glad that I took part. Engaging topics, inspiring guest speakers and motivating members. This course has changed the way I see the world, and the people, around me.
The ideas in this course made me tingle with inspiration. Just what I needed to feel encouraged in my pursuit for a better world.
Thanks AELA!
Thanks AELA!
...the guests were all fantastic , thought provoking, extremely informative relevant and positive in the face of adversity…
This course has renewed my energy and optimism for the future. It is a highly pertinent and inspiring course for anyone who feels distressed about the current climate crisis or disillusioned with the systems that have lead us here. It highlights the brilliant innovation and discussions that are already happening in
the world, and provides coherent frameworks for change that not only make sense but feel good too.
What an absolute relief!
the world, and provides coherent frameworks for change that not only make sense but feel good too.
What an absolute relief!
I would recommend this course to those interested in Earth-centred issues. The course introduced me to many new ideas, perspectives, and strategies, including systems change, alternative economic and legal approaches, and Indigenous Relationist ethos.
