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Join us for one of our fascinating 2-hour workshops, which provide an introduction to the rapidly growing area of 'Rights of Nature' and Earth Laws.
WORKSHOP DATES
We are holding identical workshops once each month, from 11am to 1pm AEST, on the following dates:
- Sat 27 March
- Sat 17 April
- Sat 15 May
- Sat 19 June
- Sat 17 July
TICKET PRICES
$25 Standard Ticket
$10 Concession/Unwaged Ticket
Let us know if you need a free ticket - we aim to be as inclusive as possible!
ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS
Our 2 hour workshops provide an introduction to the legal elements and social implications of the Rights of Nature movement. The workshops include several presentations, a 10 minute tea break and plenty of time for questions and discussion.
In each workshop we explore the following topics:
* What are 'rights of nature' and 'legal personhood for nature' laws? How do they work, and how do they fit within the emerging field of 'Earth laws'?
*Where are rights of nature and legal personhood for nature laws currently operating around the world?
* How are these legal developments different from current environmental law? Do they make any difference? What are the criticisms about rights of nature laws?
* Can these laws be created in Australia?
* What role can communities play in catalysing rights of nature laws in Australia?
* What role could different levels of Australian government (Federal, State and Local Councils) play in implementing Rights of Nature laws?
Please note: Special workshops will be held shortly, featuring Indigenous and First Nations speakers from Australia and around the world, discussing Rights of Nature from Indigenous peoples' perspectives
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone and everyone who's interested in this topic should join one of AELA's workshops. They are aimed at a general audience, as well as people with a legal background. All legal terms will be clearly explained and demystified.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
Dr Michelle Maloney, (BA/LLB(Hons),PhD) - Co-Founder and National Convenor, Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA). Michelle is recognised as one of the world's leading experts on Earth jurisprudence, Earth laws, Rights of Nature and legal personhood for nature. Michelle co-founded the Australian Earth Laws Alliance in 2011, and has been working for more than a decade to advocate for Earth centred governance and systems change, with a focus on law, economics, education, ethics and culture change. Prior to creating AELA, Michelle worked for 20 years on environmental law, sustainability and Indigenous/First Peoples' initiatives in Australia, and around the world. Michelle is a gifted communicator and can share information about complex legal issues in a way that everyone can understand and enjoy.
To read more about Michelle's work, please visit her profile page on the AELA website.
QUESTIONS?
Please email: events@earthlaws.org.au
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