Explore opportunities

Explore new opportunities for First Nations leadership and participation in carbon farming, fishing, environmental markets, clean energy, and inland water.

Whether you're a Traditional Owner, a young leader, a community organisation, or business owner, there’s a place for you in these growing industries. 

These sectors are not just about business—they’re about self-determination and economic empowerment. They offer pathways to care for Country, create jobs, build skills, and shape a future where First Nations voices have the potential to lead solutions to climate change, sustainability, and community wellbeing.

Carbon Market

Carbon farming projects are a powerful way to fight climate change and care for Country. First Nations-led projects can use cultural knowledge, create jobs,…

Environmental Markets

First Nations peoples have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years. This deep knowledge and connection to…

Renewable and Clean Energy

Australia is changing how it makes electricity by using more clean and renewable energy, like solar and wind. Clean energy projects can bring cheaper power,…

Fisheries and Aquaculture

First Nations communities have always used smart and sustainable ways to fish. Today, fishing and aquaculture are big industries in Australia, and it’s…
Gayini Water

Inland Water

Inland water refers to all the rivers, lakes, wetlands and hidden underground water across Australia. These waters shape the land, support life, and connect…

Acknowledgement of Country

In all of the ILSC’s activities we pay our respect to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and skies on which we live and work. We honour the resilience and continuing connection to Country, culture, and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. We recognise the decisions we make today will impact the lives of generations to come.