Indigenous Natural Resources Management

Working with Indigenous Australians in Natural Resource Management

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.

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.

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.

Projects

Publications and Resources

Type	Title	Product Number	Publication Year
Final Report	Kantri is for Laif – Cultural Museum or National Asset	PN30198
Final Report	Addressing Indigenous Cultural Values in Water Allocation Planning	PN30203
Final Report	An Agreement Approach that Recognises Customary Law in Water Management	PN30041
Fact Sheet	An Agreement-based Approach to Customary Law Governance in Water Resource Management	PN30040	2009
Report	An Assessment of the Social and Economic Values of Australia's Tropical Rivers	PN30051	2006
Final Report	Developing institutional arrangements of Indigenous participation in the National Water Initiative	PN30199
Report	Economic analysis of investment in Indigenous natural resource management	PN30312	2009
Fact Sheet	Happenings in Anmatjere Country	PN30254	2009
General Information	Indigenous Interests in Tropical Rivers: Research & Management Issues	PN30226	2009
Fact Sheet	Indigenous participation in Water Resource Management	PN30253	2009
Fact Sheet	Integrated natural and cultural resources management options for pastoral lands in the East Kimberley	PN30267	2009
	People, Practice and Policy	PN061071	2006
Fact Sheet	Provision for Cultural Values in Water Management	PF081466
Final Report	Provision for Cultural Values in Water Management	PR081464	2008
Report	Recognising and protecting Indigenous values in water resource management	PN30236	2009
Report	The Engagement of Indigenous Australians in Natural Resource Management	PR071332	2007
Fact Sheet	The Engagement of Indigenous Australians in Natural Resource Management	PN21610	2008