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The Advertiser
4 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country
Kakadu National Park's natural and ecological diversity, and cultural significance through archaeological sites make the World Heritage-listed area a special place. For Bininj Mungguy Aboriginal Corporation founder James Morgan, Kakadu's uniqueness extends beyond the diversity of the bird life and other natural values. "For me personally, it's special because of the continuing connection that Aboriginal people - the Bininj/Mungguy people - have in Kakadu and that has been scientifically established to be at least 65,000 years," he said. But the same values for which the 20,000 square kilometre national park in the Northern Territory has been World Heritage-listed, are under threat from invasive weeds, feral animals and fires, which impact the natural landscape and culturally significant sites. Traditional Owners have worked with the Natural Environmental Science Program (NESP), and Parks Australia to develop the Kakadu Research Strategy, setting the agenda for research in the park to address some of these challenges. "We know a lot about northern Australia from the more than 40 years of research done in Kakadu and there is a wealth of Bininj/Mungguy knowledge to help manage the park," the program's resilient landscapes hub leader and University of Western Australia professor Michael Douglas said. "But responding to new threats, like invasive species and climate change needs new information, and that's where research is critical." The 10-year strategy sets out how Traditional Owners want research to be done, their priorities, and expectations for researchers operating in Kakadu. Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Margaret Rawlinson said being involved in the development of the strategy was an empowering experience. "We've worked really hard together to try and achieve this and it's actually really happening now," she said. "I talk to my mum and everyone on the community and they're really proud that this is happening, and we feel good." Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Victor Cooper said he's looking forward to working to protect Kakadu National Park for future generations. "A lot of our team leaders, Bininj team leaders, are very proud of that because it all came from the people themselves and how they wanted it done," he said. "There's guidelines and there's actions we need to follow now on how to make the park run better." The Indigenous-led strategy outlines the use of 'two-way science', which draws on traditional and western knowledge systems, working with and involving the appropriate Bininj and Mungguy Traditional Owners and considering the local benefits including employment and training opportunities. It is the first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park, and is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. "The Kakadu Research Strategy ensures that by working in partnership with Traditional Owners, we achieve management outcomes that not only look after Country, but value Indigenous knowledge and culture," Environment Minister Murray Watt said. Kakadu National Park's natural and ecological diversity, and cultural significance through archaeological sites make the World Heritage-listed area a special place. For Bininj Mungguy Aboriginal Corporation founder James Morgan, Kakadu's uniqueness extends beyond the diversity of the bird life and other natural values. "For me personally, it's special because of the continuing connection that Aboriginal people - the Bininj/Mungguy people - have in Kakadu and that has been scientifically established to be at least 65,000 years," he said. But the same values for which the 20,000 square kilometre national park in the Northern Territory has been World Heritage-listed, are under threat from invasive weeds, feral animals and fires, which impact the natural landscape and culturally significant sites. Traditional Owners have worked with the Natural Environmental Science Program (NESP), and Parks Australia to develop the Kakadu Research Strategy, setting the agenda for research in the park to address some of these challenges. "We know a lot about northern Australia from the more than 40 years of research done in Kakadu and there is a wealth of Bininj/Mungguy knowledge to help manage the park," the program's resilient landscapes hub leader and University of Western Australia professor Michael Douglas said. "But responding to new threats, like invasive species and climate change needs new information, and that's where research is critical." The 10-year strategy sets out how Traditional Owners want research to be done, their priorities, and expectations for researchers operating in Kakadu. Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Margaret Rawlinson said being involved in the development of the strategy was an empowering experience. "We've worked really hard together to try and achieve this and it's actually really happening now," she said. "I talk to my mum and everyone on the community and they're really proud that this is happening, and we feel good." Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Victor Cooper said he's looking forward to working to protect Kakadu National Park for future generations. "A lot of our team leaders, Bininj team leaders, are very proud of that because it all came from the people themselves and how they wanted it done," he said. "There's guidelines and there's actions we need to follow now on how to make the park run better." The Indigenous-led strategy outlines the use of 'two-way science', which draws on traditional and western knowledge systems, working with and involving the appropriate Bininj and Mungguy Traditional Owners and considering the local benefits including employment and training opportunities. It is the first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park, and is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. "The Kakadu Research Strategy ensures that by working in partnership with Traditional Owners, we achieve management outcomes that not only look after Country, but value Indigenous knowledge and culture," Environment Minister Murray Watt said. Kakadu National Park's natural and ecological diversity, and cultural significance through archaeological sites make the World Heritage-listed area a special place. For Bininj Mungguy Aboriginal Corporation founder James Morgan, Kakadu's uniqueness extends beyond the diversity of the bird life and other natural values. "For me personally, it's special because of the continuing connection that Aboriginal people - the Bininj/Mungguy people - have in Kakadu and that has been scientifically established to be at least 65,000 years," he said. But the same values for which the 20,000 square kilometre national park in the Northern Territory has been World Heritage-listed, are under threat from invasive weeds, feral animals and fires, which impact the natural landscape and culturally significant sites. Traditional Owners have worked with the Natural Environmental Science Program (NESP), and Parks Australia to develop the Kakadu Research Strategy, setting the agenda for research in the park to address some of these challenges. "We know a lot about northern Australia from the more than 40 years of research done in Kakadu and there is a wealth of Bininj/Mungguy knowledge to help manage the park," the program's resilient landscapes hub leader and University of Western Australia professor Michael Douglas said. "But responding to new threats, like invasive species and climate change needs new information, and that's where research is critical." The 10-year strategy sets out how Traditional Owners want research to be done, their priorities, and expectations for researchers operating in Kakadu. Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Margaret Rawlinson said being involved in the development of the strategy was an empowering experience. "We've worked really hard together to try and achieve this and it's actually really happening now," she said. "I talk to my mum and everyone on the community and they're really proud that this is happening, and we feel good." Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Victor Cooper said he's looking forward to working to protect Kakadu National Park for future generations. "A lot of our team leaders, Bininj team leaders, are very proud of that because it all came from the people themselves and how they wanted it done," he said. "There's guidelines and there's actions we need to follow now on how to make the park run better." The Indigenous-led strategy outlines the use of 'two-way science', which draws on traditional and western knowledge systems, working with and involving the appropriate Bininj and Mungguy Traditional Owners and considering the local benefits including employment and training opportunities. It is the first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park, and is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. "The Kakadu Research Strategy ensures that by working in partnership with Traditional Owners, we achieve management outcomes that not only look after Country, but value Indigenous knowledge and culture," Environment Minister Murray Watt said. Kakadu National Park's natural and ecological diversity, and cultural significance through archaeological sites make the World Heritage-listed area a special place. For Bininj Mungguy Aboriginal Corporation founder James Morgan, Kakadu's uniqueness extends beyond the diversity of the bird life and other natural values. "For me personally, it's special because of the continuing connection that Aboriginal people - the Bininj/Mungguy people - have in Kakadu and that has been scientifically established to be at least 65,000 years," he said. But the same values for which the 20,000 square kilometre national park in the Northern Territory has been World Heritage-listed, are under threat from invasive weeds, feral animals and fires, which impact the natural landscape and culturally significant sites. Traditional Owners have worked with the Natural Environmental Science Program (NESP), and Parks Australia to develop the Kakadu Research Strategy, setting the agenda for research in the park to address some of these challenges. "We know a lot about northern Australia from the more than 40 years of research done in Kakadu and there is a wealth of Bininj/Mungguy knowledge to help manage the park," the program's resilient landscapes hub leader and University of Western Australia professor Michael Douglas said. "But responding to new threats, like invasive species and climate change needs new information, and that's where research is critical." The 10-year strategy sets out how Traditional Owners want research to be done, their priorities, and expectations for researchers operating in Kakadu. Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Margaret Rawlinson said being involved in the development of the strategy was an empowering experience. "We've worked really hard together to try and achieve this and it's actually really happening now," she said. "I talk to my mum and everyone on the community and they're really proud that this is happening, and we feel good." Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Victor Cooper said he's looking forward to working to protect Kakadu National Park for future generations. "A lot of our team leaders, Bininj team leaders, are very proud of that because it all came from the people themselves and how they wanted it done," he said. "There's guidelines and there's actions we need to follow now on how to make the park run better." The Indigenous-led strategy outlines the use of 'two-way science', which draws on traditional and western knowledge systems, working with and involving the appropriate Bininj and Mungguy Traditional Owners and considering the local benefits including employment and training opportunities. It is the first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park, and is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. "The Kakadu Research Strategy ensures that by working in partnership with Traditional Owners, we achieve management outcomes that not only look after Country, but value Indigenous knowledge and culture," Environment Minister Murray Watt said.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country
Kakadu National Park's natural and ecological diversity, and cultural significance through archaeological sites make the World Heritage-listed area a special place. For Bininj Mungguy Aboriginal Corporation founder James Morgan, Kakadu's uniqueness extends beyond the diversity of the bird life and other natural values. "For me personally, it's special because of the continuing connection that Aboriginal people - the Bininj/Mungguy people - have in Kakadu and that has been scientifically established to be at least 65,000 years," he said. But the same values for which the 20,000 square kilometre national park in the Northern Territory has been World Heritage-listed, are under threat from invasive weeds, feral animals and fires, which impact the natural landscape and culturally significant sites. Traditional Owners have worked with the Natural Environmental Science Program (NESP), and Parks Australia to develop the Kakadu Research Strategy, setting the agenda for research in the park to address some of these challenges. "We know a lot about northern Australia from the more than 40 years of research done in Kakadu and there is a wealth of Bininj/Mungguy knowledge to help manage the park," the program's resilient landscapes hub leader and University of Western Australia professor Michael Douglas said. "But responding to new threats, like invasive species and climate change needs new information, and that's where research is critical." The 10-year strategy sets out how Traditional Owners want research to be done, their priorities, and expectations for researchers operating in Kakadu. Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Margaret Rawlinson said being involved in the development of the strategy was an empowering experience. "We've worked really hard together to try and achieve this and it's actually really happening now," she said. "I talk to my mum and everyone on the community and they're really proud that this is happening, and we feel good." Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Victor Cooper said he's looking forward to working to protect Kakadu National Park for future generations. "A lot of our team leaders, Bininj team leaders, are very proud of that because it all came from the people themselves and how they wanted it done," he said. "There's guidelines and there's actions we need to follow now on how to make the park run better." The Indigenous-led strategy outlines the use of 'two-way science', which draws on traditional and western knowledge systems, working with and involving the appropriate Bininj and Mungguy Traditional Owners and considering the local benefits including employment and training opportunities. It is the first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park, and is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. "The Kakadu Research Strategy ensures that by working in partnership with Traditional Owners, we achieve management outcomes that not only look after Country, but value Indigenous knowledge and culture," Environment Minister Murray Watt said.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- General
- Perth Now
Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country
Kakadu National Park's natural and ecological diversity, and cultural significance through archaeological sites make the World Heritage-listed area a special place. For Bininj Mungguy Aboriginal Corporation founder James Morgan, Kakadu's uniqueness extends beyond the diversity of the bird life and other natural values. "For me personally, it's special because of the continuing connection that Aboriginal people - the Bininj/Mungguy people - have in Kakadu and that has been scientifically established to be at least 65,000 years," he said. But the same values for which the 20,000 square kilometre national park in the Northern Territory has been World Heritage-listed, are under threat from invasive weeds, feral animals and fires, which impact the natural landscape and culturally significant sites. Traditional Owners have worked with the Natural Environmental Science Program (NESP), and Parks Australia to develop the Kakadu Research Strategy, setting the agenda for research in the park to address some of these challenges. "We know a lot about northern Australia from the more than 40 years of research done in Kakadu and there is a wealth of Bininj/Mungguy knowledge to help manage the park," the program's resilient landscapes hub leader and University of Western Australia professor Michael Douglas said. "But responding to new threats, like invasive species and climate change needs new information, and that's where research is critical." The 10-year strategy sets out how Traditional Owners want research to be done, their priorities, and expectations for researchers operating in Kakadu. Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Margaret Rawlinson said being involved in the development of the strategy was an empowering experience. "We've worked really hard together to try and achieve this and it's actually really happening now," she said. "I talk to my mum and everyone on the community and they're really proud that this is happening, and we feel good." Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Victor Cooper said he's looking forward to working to protect Kakadu National Park for future generations. "A lot of our team leaders, Bininj team leaders, are very proud of that because it all came from the people themselves and how they wanted it done," he said. "There's guidelines and there's actions we need to follow now on how to make the park run better." The Indigenous-led strategy outlines the use of 'two-way science', which draws on traditional and western knowledge systems, working with and involving the appropriate Bininj and Mungguy Traditional Owners and considering the local benefits including employment and training opportunities. It is the first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park, and is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. "The Kakadu Research Strategy ensures that by working in partnership with Traditional Owners, we achieve management outcomes that not only look after Country, but value Indigenous knowledge and culture," Environment Minister Murray Watt said.
West Australian
4 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country
Kakadu National Park's natural and ecological diversity, and cultural significance through archaeological sites make the World Heritage-listed area a special place. For Bininj Mungguy Aboriginal Corporation founder James Morgan, Kakadu's uniqueness extends beyond the diversity of the bird life and other natural values. "For me personally, it's special because of the continuing connection that Aboriginal people - the Bininj/Mungguy people - have in Kakadu and that has been scientifically established to be at least 65,000 years," he said. But the same values for which the 20,000 square kilometre national park in the Northern Territory has been World Heritage-listed, are under threat from invasive weeds, feral animals and fires, which impact the natural landscape and culturally significant sites. Traditional Owners have worked with the Natural Environmental Science Program (NESP), and Parks Australia to develop the Kakadu Research Strategy, setting the agenda for research in the park to address some of these challenges. "We know a lot about northern Australia from the more than 40 years of research done in Kakadu and there is a wealth of Bininj/Mungguy knowledge to help manage the park," the program's resilient landscapes hub leader and University of Western Australia professor Michael Douglas said. "But responding to new threats, like invasive species and climate change needs new information, and that's where research is critical." The 10-year strategy sets out how Traditional Owners want research to be done, their priorities, and expectations for researchers operating in Kakadu. Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Margaret Rawlinson said being involved in the development of the strategy was an empowering experience. "We've worked really hard together to try and achieve this and it's actually really happening now," she said. "I talk to my mum and everyone on the community and they're really proud that this is happening, and we feel good." Kakadu Traditional Owner and NESP project leader Victor Cooper said he's looking forward to working to protect Kakadu National Park for future generations. "A lot of our team leaders, Bininj team leaders, are very proud of that because it all came from the people themselves and how they wanted it done," he said. "There's guidelines and there's actions we need to follow now on how to make the park run better." The Indigenous-led strategy outlines the use of 'two-way science', which draws on traditional and western knowledge systems, working with and involving the appropriate Bininj and Mungguy Traditional Owners and considering the local benefits including employment and training opportunities. It is the first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park, and is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. "The Kakadu Research Strategy ensures that by working in partnership with Traditional Owners, we achieve management outcomes that not only look after Country, but value Indigenous knowledge and culture," Environment Minister Murray Watt said.
Borneo Post
05-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's resignations won't hinder progress of NESP, says Deputy Economy Minister
Hanifah confirmed that the 13MP is almost ready to be presented to the Cabinet, while work on the NESP is actively ongoing. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 5): The resignations of two key ministers will not disrupt the progress of the National Environmental, Social and Governance Strategic Plan (NESP) or the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), both of which are nearing completion, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. To a question on the progress of NESP and 13MP, Hanifah Hajar confirmed that the 13MP is almost ready to be presented to the Cabinet, while work on the NESP is actively ongoing. 'All ministries understand the importance of ESG (environmental, social and governance), and our civil servants have been working on it with clear ideas they want to implement,' she told reporters on the sidelines of the Forward Faster Symposium 2025 hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB) here today. It was reported that the 13MP document is expected to be tabled in Parliament next month. However, she noted that a definitive timeline for the delivery of the NESP has yet to be confirmed. This follows the resignation of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli as Minister of Economy and the resignation of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, which will take effect on July 4. Earlier in her keynote address at the symposium, Hanifah Hajar said the NESP is aligned with global ESG frameworks and complements six pillars under the National Sustainability Strategic Framework and Industry ESG. 'The NESP is a comprehensive initiative aimed at guiding Malaysian businesses toward ESG compliance and sustainable practices. It will support Malaysian business entities, especially small and medium enterprises in phases, to move toward ESG reporting and even beyond compliance,' she said. The one-day symposium brought together over 200 participants, including high-level executives, sustainability practitioners, and business leaders. With the theme 'Accelerating Corporate Sustainability Commitments for a Resilient Future,' the event featured in-depth discussions and high-level dialogues on the evolving role of business in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The discussions were seen as timely amid economic headwinds and rising geopolitical tensions, with Malaysian corporate leaders increasingly strengthening their ESG commitments and positioning sustainability as a strategic tool to manage risk, drive long-term value, and contribute to national development. – Bernama
