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… Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years and are uniquely positioned to lead nature repair and environmental market projects. … to find out more about environmental markets.  Connect with these First Nations led organisations to find out more and see what other people are doing.  Indigenous Country and Biodiversity Alliance (ICBA) ICBA is a national group that helps Indigenous communities lead the way in caring for …
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… 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. … Use these resources to find out more about inland water markets.  Connect with these First Nations led groups to find out more and see what other people are doing.  Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations (MLDRIN) MLDRIN is a group of First … Inland water refers to all the rivers, lakes, wetlands and hidden underground water across Australia. These waters shape the …
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… Explore grant and funding opportunities that support your project on Country. Find out what’s available, how to apply, and who to contact for help getting started. … a community project, launching a new business, or developing an idea with partners, there are several grant programs and funding opportunities available across Australia.  Here are some of the government sites where you can find out more: Grant Connect The Australian Government's grants information system provides a list of current and future Australian Government grants. www.grants.gov.au Business Grants If you’re doing business in Australia, this …
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… Engagement and consent … consider a rights-based approach to engagement, such as the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and ensuring there is Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). … to a new opportunity on Country it is important to be aware of the project details, how it will impact your Community, and who holds the right to make decisions.  At the start of a project, you should always find out who has the power to make decisions. This helps you understand how much influence you can have, especially if Traditional Owners don’t have the ‘legal right’ to say no. If you are …
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… Protecting and respecting cultural knowledge, including how this is shared and used, is essential … Cultural knowledge is valuable and should be protected. Before sharing your cultural knowledge, it is important to agree what can be shared, who it can be shared with, what it will be used for, and how it will be protected.  Take your time, ask questions, and don’t feel pressured. Getting advice from a lawyer is recommended.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural … What is Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)? Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, or ICIP, refers to the cultural heritage …
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… Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years and are uniquely positioned to lead nature repair and environmental market projects. … communities often deliver more than just environmental benefits. They provide added benefits like protecting culture and supporting community wellbeing.  Because of this, these projects can earn higher prices for their credits or certificates because buyers value the added social and cultural impact. Environmental market projects can help protect the environment for future generations, as well …
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… Before starting a project on Country, it’s important to find out about your rights and interests - like legal ownership of land/water, Native Title rights, or other interests. … It can be complicated to know what you’re allowed to do on Country because of overlapping laws and rules. It’s a good idea to get legal advice before signing any agreement. In Australia, land and water rights and interests are decided in different ways. These include land ownership under the Torrens title … Find out more Click each of the headings below to find out more about land rights and land management systems …
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… Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years. They are uniquely positioned to lead nature repair and environmental market projects. … Supply Nation certified consultancy providing services including land management, environmental advisory, civil infrastructure and aviation. … Human rights and climate change advisory, nature-based carbon project development advisory and services, strategy, Indigenous stakeholder consultation …
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… 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 …
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… 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, … Country: Gunditjmara Project Partners: Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation Sector(s): Inland Water, Fisheries and Aquaculture
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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.