Developing a cultural and conservation economy for Northern Australia 2008-04-09T03:15:22Z 2009-07-07T02:50:45Z Developing a cultural and conservation economy for Northern Australia R Hill, E Harding, Dwards, J O'Dempsey R Hill, E Harding, Dwards, J O'Dempsey <p>The project examined the suitability of Canada&rsquo;s Ecotrust &lsquo;conservation economy&rsquo; model for enhancing sustainable development in rural and remote Indigenous communities in&nbsp;Australia.</p> <p>Three community case studies and a broad regional case study were undertaken to ensure the research was grounded in remote Indigenous peoples&rsquo;&nbsp;experiences.</p> <h2>What is a Cultural and Conservation&nbsp;Economy?</h2> <p>A cultural and conservation economy supports long-term, sustainable solutions for maintaining country and culture in Indigenous communities. This emerging economy is being driven by strong community&nbsp;leadership.</p> <p>The approach draws on the Canadian &lsquo;conservation economy&rsquo; model, Ecotrust, and has been adapted for the Australian context through collaboration with Indigenous organisations. The model applies a &lsquo;quadruple-bottom line&rsquo; approach to economic development, which balances economic, environmental, social and cultural&nbsp;needs.</p> PF081445 PF081445 yes