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Report launch: a cultural and conservation economy for Northern Australia.(Brief article)
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Habitat Australia
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April 1, 2008
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INDIGENOUS AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES in Northern Australia face significant sustainability challenges, but a new report commissioned by ACF in conjunction with Land and Water Australia has found that long-term sustainable solutions are available. The report is the work of a collaborative research project between indigenous, environmental, business and philanthropic partners.
The report, launched on 4 April 2008, provides a model for an economic framework to strengthen sustainable development in indigenous and remote communities termed a 'cultural and conservation economy'. The report recommends that sustainable solutions for maintaining country and ...