Conferences & Seminars

20-23 October 2010 - Canberra

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity and NELA will be holding its National Conference in Australia's Capital.

This will be a unique opportunity to hear challenging presentations on the politics of preserving the world's biodiversity for future generations.

The 2010 Conference will be held at the historic University House, the ceremonial heart of the Australian National University.  Opened in 1954 by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh as the first building on the campus of the newly-formed Australian National University, University House was home to the research students and professors of the University at the time.  Set in tranquil gardens with heritage-listed architecture and decor, University House has a history rich in academic prestige and ceremony.

An exciting program is being developed featuring eminent speakers and further details will be released as they become available.

Make a diary note now ... and check the NELA website for updates and opportunities to participate, or contact the NELA Secretariat. Register your interest in the conference by emailing nelaaust@ozemail.com.au to receive regular updates.

Young NELA (Qld) conducted an Interactive Expert Witness Workshop for young planning and environmental practitioners on 28 April 2009 in Brisbane. 

Members can click on the link below to access the workshiop materials.

Young NELA (Vic) was launched on 1 May 2009, with an opening address delivered by Ms Helan Gibson, Deputy President of the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal. Click on the link below to access this address.

Alice Skipper of DLA Phillips Fox it to act as the Young NELA (Vic) convenor, supported by Committee Members: Sarah Don (Rigby Cooke Lawyers); Lionel Goh (GHD); Emily Webster (Corrs Chambers Westgarth); Hayley Jones (Clayton Utz); and Arsa Hewitt (Clayton Utz).

A series of activities are now being planned, some of which may be conducted in collaboration with similar young professional groups in other related professions in Victoria.

The University of Auckland Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law (NZCEL) held a conference on property rights and sustainability from 16-18 April 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.

The conference opened with a public address from Judge Christopher Weeramantry (former Vice President of the International Court of Justice) and featured presentations from a number of prominent scholars and commentators on property rights, sustainability, the environment and resource management.

For more information, visit www.nzcel-conf.auckland.ac.nz

The NZCEL is a specialist centre at the University of Auckland Faculty of Law. Established in 1998 the Centre works with central and local government, environmental and industry groups, practitioners and academic institutions to serve as a focal point for research, education and policy development on a wide range of environmental and resources management law issues, both in New Zealand and internationally. For more information about NZCEL visit www.nzcel.auckland.ac.nz

The Law of Climate Change

The NELA 2008 National conference titled The Law of Climate Change was held on 27-28 March 2008 at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, WA.

For information about this conference, please contact the National Secretariat on (02) 6286 7515.

• The Blue Mountains City Council has great pleasure in inviting you to participate in the Local Climate Local Change Conference 2010. This Conference will be an encompassing forum for climate change adaptation and mitigation actions, attitudes and information that show Australian Frontline Community Action.The Conference is a learning opportunity for all interested climate change practitioners, irrespective of their private or public sector, academic or technical affiliations. It is an opportunity to come together to learn about and exchange views on the efforts of local government in facilitating their community’s readiness for climate change. The Conference be held at the Blue Mountains York Fairmont Resort and will offer ample opportunity for networking with other delegates with a full social program.  An innovative exhibition will also offer education and information on new technologies which can assist in reducing carbon emission ensuring our sustainable future. LEARN MOREThe Conference website www.localclimatechangeconference.com will be your gateway to all Conference news and information so make sure you bookmark this site and make sure you stay in the loop.