We acknowledge the Traditional Owners, The Larrakia people, on whose land we meet, live, and work. We pay our respects to their elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations were self-governing in accordance with their traditional laws and customs, and they never ceded sovereignty of their lands, seas, and waters. We have adopted the Climate Action Network Australia's First Nations solidarity principles, and the full statement can be read here.
Our history
The Environment Centre NT is fighting for a future where the Northern Territory’s nature thrives.
The Northern Territory is an area of unsurpassed ecological and cultural value on a global scale, with unique biological diversity, largely intact tropical savannas, and free-flowing rivers and springs.
Originally established in 1983 to fight uranium mining in Kakadu National Park, we continue to work closely with communities across the Northern Territory to stop environmentally destructive projects, hold government and industry to account, and improve environmental regulation and governance.
From campaigns to stop three proposed mines in Kakadu National Park—Koongarra, Jabiluka, and Coronation Hill—to securing a ban on seabed mining along our coasts and a moratorium on dams for our free-flowing rivers, thanks to the Environment Centre NT's work, the Territory’s nature continues to flourish.
Our work aims to shift dominant development paradigms in the Northern Territory that see our landscapes as “undeveloped” and something to be exploited, rather than as unparalleled, precious and biodiverse ecosystems that are in everyone’s interests to protect.
Standing with First Nations People
We recognise the ownership and custodianship by Traditional Owners of lands and waters in the NT, and that solutions to the ecological crises we face must be led by First Nations people.
We work closely and in solidarity with First Nations communities to ensure that their voices are amplified and influence decision-makers.
We harness the power of our community so that people everywhere are speaking up for the Territory’s environment.
Our vision
Thriving nature, a safe climate and a just economic future for the Northern Territory.
Our purpose
We are building a movement of people to defend the Northern Territory’s world-class natural and cultural values and secure a liveable future for people and nature here amidst the climate crisis.
Our role
We are a campaign organisation that stands with our community to win just solutions to the biggest environmental issues facing the Northern Territory.