Adelaide 16-18 October 2009
From 16-18 October 2009 Friends of the Earth Adelaide, in partnership with the University of Adelaide, Faculty of Professionals, Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion (RUSSLR) and the Conservation Council of South Australia will host Australia’s first conference on Earth Jurisprudence. This conference is modelled and run in consultation with the UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA).
Earth Jurisprudence calls for a radical shift to our legal system, from a human-only orientation to an Earth centred approach. This involves fostering mutually enhancing human-earth relations based on reciprocity, restraining potentially damaging human activities and recognising the rights of nature.
Participants will be introduced to the concepts of Earth Jurisprudence and led through a series of interactive workshops on the shortcomings of our current approach to environmental protection, viewing nature as property, connection to place and understanding nature, the relationship between Earth Jurisprudence and Indigenous law/religion, a mock trial and strategies for implementing Earth Jurisprudence in Australia.
Speakers for the conference will include:
- Elizabeth Rivers, UKELA
- Dr Paul Babie, Associate Dean (Research), University of Adelaide, School of Law
- Professor Rob Fowler, University of South Australia, Law School
- Dr Nicole Rogers, School of Law and Justice, Southern Cross University
- Nicole Graham, UTS
- Rebecca Butler, Anindilyakwa Land Council NT
- Mark Parnell, MLC Australian Greens
- Dr Greg Ogle, The Wilderness Society
- Sophie Green, Friends of the Earth
- Joel Catchlove, Friends of the Earth
- Peter Burdon, Friends of the Earth
Participation at the conference will be limited to forty people. Click here for more information.
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Registrations will open on 5 May 2009. To register your interest, please contact Peter Burdon
