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… 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. … Abalone Fishery 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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  • Carbon
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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
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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 …
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  • Inland water
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… 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 …
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… First Nations communities have always used smart and sustainable ways to fish. Today, fishing and aquaculture are big industries in Australia, and it’s important that First Nations communities continue to be involved. … Some fishing and aquaculture opportunities …
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… First Nations communities have always used smart and sustainable ways to fish. Today, fishing and aquaculture are big industries in Australia, and it’s important that First Nations communities continue to be involved. … Fisheries and aquaculture are important for …
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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. … Projects run by First Nations …
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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. … Environmental markets work by …
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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.