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… Stories that celebrate First Nations knowledge, leadership and connection to Country. Read about projects that empower communities and inspire the next generation. … **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware these stories may include images, voices and names of deceased persons. … Stories that celebrate First Nations knowledge, leadership and connection to Country.  … Tiwi Islanders wanted to use traditional fire practices and create benefits for the Community. But starting carbon projects can …

… Inland water refers to all the rivers, lakes, wetlands and hidden underground water across Australia. These waters shape the land, support life, and connect everything—from plants and animals to people and places. … Human rights and climate change advisory, nature-based carbon project development advisory and services, strategy, Indigenous stakeholder consultation … Works across sectors but primarily focus on water and natural resources management, climate adaptation, regional development and infrastructure solutions. …

… 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, protect sacred sites, and earn carbon credits that bring income and benefits to communities. … Supply Nation certified consultancy providing services including land management, environmental advisory, civil infrastructure and aviation. … Aboriginal owned not-for-profit group providing innovative solutions, including carbon farming opportunities and cultural fire credits. …

… 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 Country creates a unique opportunity to lead nature repair and environmental market projects. … like biodiversity loss by turning caring for the environment into something that can earn money.  Growing population, and activities like land clearing, are damaging Country. This means some plants and animals that used to live here don’t … of the activities supported through environmental markets include: Planting trees Protecting animals and their habitats Cleaning up rivers or wetlands Bringing back traditional fire management practices  …

… For a long time, First Nations people have had limited access to commercial fishing. Strict rules around licenses and quotas have meant opportunities are restricted to recreational and small-scale cultural fishing. … For a long time, First Nations people have had limited access to commercial fishing. Strict rules around licenses and quotas have meant opportunities are restricted to recreational and small-scale cultural fishing. Country: Lutruwita Project Partners: Tasmanian Government Sector(s): Fisheries and …

… Tiwi Islanders wanted to use traditional fire practices and create benefits for the Community. But starting carbon projects can be expensive and risky. … Tiwi Fire and Carbon Project In North Queensland, there wasn’t a clear way to measure the environmental health of savanna land, so it was hard to prove the benefits of Traditional Owner management. Country: Tiwi Project Partners: INPEX … The Tiwi Fire and Carbon Project was registered in 2016 to support the return of cultural fire practice and earn carbon credits.  …

… fires in this region would affect greenhouse gas emissions. Project Partners: Indigenous Desert Alliance, Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation Sector(s): Carbon … Savanna fire management works well in tropical savanna areas. Land managers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by right-way fire management, and they can earn carbon credits for doing it.  Even though the land in the Northern Arid Zone (NAZ) has similar …

… Gayini is one of the largest remaining wetlands in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. Managing such a large and complex site is a major challenge. … Gayini wetlands Gayini is one of the largest remaining wetlands in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. Managing such a large and complex site is a major challenge. Country: Nari Nari Project Partners: Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, Nature … Restoring traditional management of a wetland Gayini is a culturally significant property in southern New South Wales. The 88,000-hectare property was handed back …

… The Gunditjmara People had limited access to their traditional lands, making it hard to care for and protect Country. Parts of the landscape were also separated by different ownership, and the natural water flows—crucial for traditional eel farming—were … Protecting Budj Bim The Gunditjmara People had limited access to their traditional lands, making it hard to care for and protect Country. Parts of the landscape were also separated by different ownership, and the natural water … Restoring Gunditjmara ownership and management of Budj Bim  Budj Bim, in southwest Victoria, is one of the world’s oldest and most advanced examples of …

… Getting established in commercial fishing is very expensive and requires expert technical and commercial knowledge, which means First Nations people are generally missing out on business opportunities and it’s harder to earn money and protect sea Country. … First Nations Fishing in the NT Getting established in commercial fishing is very expensive and requires expert technical and commercial knowledge, which means First Nations people are generally missing out on business opportunities and it’s … Creating jobs and keeping traditions strong The Aboriginal Sea Company in the NT is acquiring fishing licenses and running a seafood …