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Kantri is for Laif – Cultural Museum or National Asset

The project devised and documented ‘a strategy for the conservation and application of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) across northern Australia.’ The strategy is based on the findings that there had been limited consultation with interested Indigenous groups; undervaluing of IK contributions to land and sea management; a lack of coordinated effort to provide long term and appropriate investment in IK, a rapid loss of language and knowledge across northern Australia; and a lack of appropriate data storage models and adequate IP protection. The project provided strategic solutions to these issues. It documented the priority needs and aspirations of traditional owners for IK; reviewed data-base technology and IP protection; reviewed other Australian and International models and widely disseminated the research findings.

PN30198

2.83Mb

A Cultural and Conservation Economy for Northern Australia.

This report presents the outcomes of a collaborative research project to test the applicability of the concept of a ‘conservation economy’ in Australia, and the relevance of the ‘Ecotrust model’ to foster the emergence of such an economy. The specific objectives of the study were

• To investigate and report on the relevance of the concept of Ecotrust Canada’s ‘conservation economy’ model for Indigenous and rural sustainable community development in Australia, particularly in Northern Australia.
• To investigate and report on the opportunities and any limitations within the current Australian institutional settings, particularly of Northern Australia, that would affect the application of the principles and components of Ecotrust Canada’s model.

PR071437

2.96Mb

Aboriginal Management and Planning for Country: respecting and sharing traditional knowledge:

• Summary report on Subprogram 5 of the Ord-Bonaparte Program

• Full report on Subprogram 5 of the Ord-Bonaparte Program

• General information about Subprogram 5 of the Ord-Bonaparte Program

PK040789

PR040788

PF020190

1.18Mb

2.72Mb

119Kb

Addressing Indigenous Cultural Values in Water Allocation Planning

PN30203

139Kb

An Agreement Approach that Recognises Customary Law in Water Management.

The Anmatyerr water project worked from 2004-2008 as a collaborative team of Anmatyerr researchers, supervisors and participants and social and environmental scientists from universities and government. A number of projects were undertaken within this research initiative focussing on cultural water provisions in water allocation plans, equitable governance of water resources, culturally based livelihoods, training pathways, Indigenous water rights, and gender and water management (refs).

PN30041
Full report

PN30040
Fact sheet

1.51Mb

679Kb

Collaborative water planning: context and practice. Volume 2

Literature review: best practice strategies and techniques in the resolution of public disputes over natural resources

PN21215

322Kb

Developing a cultural and conservation economy for Northern Australia

The project examined the suitability of Canada’s Ecotrust ‘conservation economy’ model for enhancing sustainable development in rural and remote Indigenous communities in Australia. Three community case studies and a broad regional case study were undertaken to ensure the research was grounded in remote Indigenous peoples’ experiences.

PF081445

179Kb

Developing institutional arrangements of Indigenous participation in the National Water Initiative

This Final Milestone Report and attached fact sheets have been prepared by the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA) for endorsement by Land & Water Australia (LWA).

PN30199

786Kb

Frameworks to support irrigation decision making in Northern Australia.

The Northern Australia Irrigation Futures (NAIF) research program has provided new knowledge, tools and processes to support decision making regarding irrigation in northern Australia.

PF081451

409Kb

Happenings in Anmatjere Country

PN30254

1.62Mb

Indigenous Interests in Tropical Rivers: Research & Management Issues of the Scoping Study for Land & Water Australia’s Tropical Rivers Program

The report was requested by Land and Water Australia (LWA) as a scoping study to provide information for their new Tropical Rivers Program.

PN30226

679Kb

Indigenous participation in Water Resource Management: The Anmatyerr Kwatj Project

PN30253

2.2Mb

Integrated Natural and Cultural Resource Management for Pastoral Properties in the East Kimberley Project: Learnings of the Project

This report provides guidance on the options for sustainable development of Indigenous-held properties that acknowledge cultural traditions and aspirations in addition to addressing conventional natural resource management practices. The report also documents the challenges encountered in the project itself and what worked. Issues that were addressed included collaborative research and multidisciplinary team work; project work; confidentiality of cultural information; redefinition of project objectives; staff turn-over and recruitment; gender balance; organisational resource bases and processes; project planning and timeframes; cross-cultural communication; need for preparatory research and methods of analysis of research information. Land-use options reports were completed for two properties (Bow River and Violet Valley) and a fire management plan was completed for Bow River.

PN30197
Full report

PN30267
Fact sheet

1.03Mb

150Kb

Provision for Cultural Values in Water Management: The Anmatyerr Story

This report was created in a spirit of “working together”, a term coined to capture the research by Don Presley, a senior Anmatyerr man. The report is a case study of research which aims for Anmatyerr tyerrty (people) to be active ambassadors for their land and water in regional decision making processes, especially in relation to the Ti Tree Water Resource Strategy

PR081464
Full report

PF081466
Fact sheet

PN30117
Booklet

8.6Mb

664Kb

725Kb

Scoping study report: Aboriginal management and planning for country

This report highlights that the Aboriginal cultural landscape of the Ord-Bonaparte region is complex and multi-layered. The historical, social, economic and environmental realities of Aboriginal people are accordingly diverse. Aboriginal people are still, statistically and in reality, experiencing extreme poverty, poor health and education levels, and their impacts. This is despite previous and ongoing regional development and planning activities aimed at better economic and social outcomes for the region. It is clear that regional development is still not focusing on the needs of the Aboriginal community. This report outlines participatory planning processes aimed at achieving greater involvement of Aboriginal people in regional natural resource management decision making and future planning.

PN30260

2.5Mb

Sustainable northern landscapes and the nexus with indigenous health: Healthy Country, Healthy People

The Healthy Country, Healthy People project was undertaken at the behest of the traditional owners in central Arnhem Land in collaboration with a trans-disciplinary team of medical, ecological and social researchers. The research was designed to test the assertion that investment in Indigenous Cultural and Natural Resource Management (ICNRM) benefits both people and environment. This fact sheet covers key findings, the background, and recommendations

PF081467

2.8Mb

Sustainable northern landscapes and the nexus with indigenous health: healthy country healthy people

Healthy country, healthy people has explored the relationship between landscape health and Aboriginal health in northern Australia. Aboriginal people worked with a trans-disciplinary research team to test the assertion that investment in indigenous natural resources management benefits both people and the environment.

PN20681

3.19Mb

The Engagement of Indigenous Australians in Natural Resource Management

Key findings and outcomes from Land & Water Australia funded research and the broader literature.

PR071332
Full report

PN21610
Fact sheet

2.12Mb

960Kb

Understanding water systems of Northern Australia

There is growing interest in developing some of the water resources of northern Australia. This trend is partly fueled by widespread perceptions of abundant water resources in northern Australia, declining rainfall in southern Australia and recognition that some water resources in the south are over-allocated and over-used. This study presents an overview of the landscape of northern Australia with respect to its soil and water resources, climate and hydrology and with special emphasis on attributes relevant to irrigation.