Reimagining Conservation Webinar: Cultural Licence to Respond

This is the first of two webinars ahead of the Reimagining Conservation forum from 21–24 September on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country in Cairns, Queensland.

Listen to webinar panel members share their perspectives and discuss the importance of conservation in Australia recognising and being guided by cultural authority, knowledge systems and Indigenous leadership.

Facilitated by Cissy Gore Birch, Jaru/Kija with connections to Balanggarra, Nyikina and Bunuba Country, Owner/Founder Kimberley Cultural Connections, Co-Chair Indigenous Carbon Industry Network

Panelists:

• Barry Hunter, Djabugay and Djirrabal, CEO NAILSMA
  

• Chrissy Grant, Eastern Kuku Yalanji and Mualgal Elder, Chair Wet Tropics Management Authority Board, Co-Chair International Indigenous Peoples' Forum on World Heritage
  

• Dr Cass Hunter, Kuku Yalanji and Maluiligal, Director Policy and Development, NAILSMA
  

• Craig North, Bidjara, Executive Director, Firesticks

This webinar is being organised and hosted by the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA).

The IUCN Australian Committee is a proud supporting partner of the NAILSMA-led Reimagining Conservation initiative.