ECNT

Who we are

The Environment Centre NT is the peak community environment organisation in the Northern Territory, Australia. The Environment Centre NT and predecessor organisations have been working to protect the environment since 1983. We are a non party-political voice for the environment.

Mission

The Environment Centre NT works to:

• protect and restore biodiversity, ecosystems and ecological processes,
• foster sustainable living and development, and
• cut greenhouse gas emissions and build renewable energy capacity, with recognition of and support for the rights, aspirations, responsibilities and knowledge of the Territory’s Indigenous peoples.

How we work

The Environment Centre NT works by:

• advocating for the improvement of environmental policies and performance of governments, landholders, business and industry;
• campaigning for pro-environment policy and funding commitments from all parties and candidates during election campaigns,
• partnering on projects and campaigns with conservation and climate organisations, governments, Indigenous organisations, community groups, businesses, and landholders;
• raising community, government, business and industry awareness about environmental issues and assisting people to reduce their environmental impact;
• supporting community members to participate in decision making processes and action;
• recognising the rights, aspirations, responsibilities and knowledge of the Territory’s Indigenous peoples; and,
• acknowledging that environmental issues have a social dimension.