Bringing People Along on the Journey: Traditional Owner-led Climate Adaptation and Collaborative Partnerships
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
26-5-2026 1:00 PM
Description
This presentation explores the development of Traditional Owner-led climate adaptation initiatives across the Kimberley, with a focus on the importance of relationship-building, collaboration, and long-term partnership approaches. Drawing on experiences from the Living Water Heritage Project, the Wentworth Regional Blueprint, and the West Kimberley Traditional Owner-led Climate Adaptation Strategy, the presentation reflects on how philanthropic, community, research, and governance partnerships can support grounded, place-based climate action. Central to this work is the principle of “bringing people along on the journey” — ensuring Traditional Owners, communities, institutions, and partners move together through shared learning, trust-building, and collective responsibility for caring for Country in a changing climate.
Recommended Citation
Carracher, Lachlan, "Bringing People Along on the Journey: Traditional Owner-led Climate Adaptation and Collaborative Partnerships" (2026). Nulungu Research Week. 9.
https://researchonline.nd.edu.au/nulungu_researchweek/2026/schedule/9
Bringing People Along on the Journey: Traditional Owner-led Climate Adaptation and Collaborative Partnerships
https://notredame-au.zoom.us/j/88263902024
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This presentation explores the development of Traditional Owner-led climate adaptation initiatives across the Kimberley, with a focus on the importance of relationship-building, collaboration, and long-term partnership approaches. Drawing on experiences from the Living Water Heritage Project, the Wentworth Regional Blueprint, and the West Kimberley Traditional Owner-led Climate Adaptation Strategy, the presentation reflects on how philanthropic, community, research, and governance partnerships can support grounded, place-based climate action. Central to this work is the principle of “bringing people along on the journey” — ensuring Traditional Owners, communities, institutions, and partners move together through shared learning, trust-building, and collective responsibility for caring for Country in a changing climate.
Comments
Session Facilitator: Professor Stephen Muecke