Indigenous Natural Resources Management <h2>Working with Indigenous Australians in Natural Resource Management</h2> <p>In partnership with indigenous people, communities and organisations, our Program manages research projects that focus on Indigenous Australians, their relationship with the environment, and their involvement in natural resources management. Indigenous people lead, advise and participate in this research, working alongside researchers and demonstrating the importance of building relationships and trust.</p> <!--break--> <p>A key outcome of this work is the collaboration between Indigenous communities and many of Australia's leading scientists from across a wide range of disciplines, including archeology, law, performing arts and geography etc. This collaboration is leading to integrated actions and solutions to NRM challenges on Indigenous lands.</p> <p>Many of the projects provide understanding from successful experiences of working with Indigenous communities, the natural resource issues Indigenous Australians are challenged with, and their capacity for participation in NRM planning, strategy setting, policy development and on-ground programs. This is critically important to national regional and local NRM as Indigenous people are responsible for managing 20% of Australia's land mass across many catchments and NRM regions.</p> 2009-04-08T07:13:23Z 2009-04-22T00:49:47Z