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Developing a cultural and conservation economy for Northern Australia

R Hill, E Harding, Dwards, J O'Dempsey

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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.

What is a Cultural and Conservation Economy?

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 leadership.

The approach draws on the Canadian ‘conservation economy’ model, Ecotrust, and has been adapted for the Australian context through collaboration with Indigenous organisations. The model applies a ‘quadruple-bottom line’ approach to economic development, which balances economic, environmental, social and cultural needs.

You can order Developing a cultural and conservation economy for Northern Australia in hard copy, by contacting Canprint and quoting the number PF081445.

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Author(s):
R Hill, E Harding, Dwards, J O'Dempsey
Product Type: 
Fact Sheet
Product Format: 
Brochure
Publisher: 
Land and Water Australia

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id: 1733 / created: 09 April, 2008 / last updated: 07 July, 2009