About the ELA
The Environmental Law Association of South Africa (ELA) is a non-profit organisation aiming to promote and assist in the development and application of environmental law and governance in South Africa. Members of the ELA include legal practitioners, environmental management consultants, government officials, academics, students and environmental activists. Anyone with an interest in understanding the dynamics between law, governance and the state of the environment is welcome to join our organisation.
Who may join the ELA?
The ELA is not an exclusive organisation, so anyone is eligible to become a member who has an active interest in the development and application of environmental law. Environmental law students and academics, environmental consultants and assessment practitioners, government officials and lawyers generally will benefit from ELA activities.
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Upcoming Events
ELA Webinar with Jenny Hall and Louis Koen: The unintended consequences of international investment treaties on climate ambition in Africa
Join us on 14 October 2021 at 1pm (SA time) for a webinar with Jenny Hall and Louis Koen from University of Johannesburg on The Unintended Role of International Investment Dispute Proceedings on Climate Ambition