Building Global Connections for Stronger Conservation Outcomes

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of attending the Conservation Coaches Network (CCNet) and Conservation Measures Partnership (CMP) biennial Rally, this year held in Valdivia, Chile.

Delivering Healthy Country Planning training in Indonesia

Selamat Pagi Semua from Tanjung Redeb, Kalimantan! Recently, I had the privilege (and challenge) of delivering the Healthy Country Training course to a cohort of conservation practitioners in Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Kimberley women caring for country together

The publication earlier this year of the Kimberley Indigenous Women’s Ranger Strategy 2024 – 2034 (KIW Ranger Strategy) marks a huge milestone for the collective women’s movement. It is the culmination of many years’ work lead by the Kimberley Land Council (KLC), and captures the voices of over 50 women rangers from across the Kimberley.

Kwodjet Goorliny (Walking Together) Symposium

I was very lucky to attend the Kwodjet Goorliny (Walking Together) Symposium on Menang Boodjar (Country) in Albany last week. This was a very special opportunity to learn more about cross cultural knowledge and looking after country initiatives across Noongar Boodjar, to hear the stories of Noongar Elders and families and to connect with leaders and practitioners.

International Women’s Day 2024

Today, I want to recognise and celebrate the deadly as First Nations women looking after their Country and communities, for the work they do tirelessly every day! I want to highlight the women’s networks investing in women to come together, to have unity in struggles and create space to collectively work out ways to meet our local communities’ needs, to support First Nations voices and leadership in creating positive change.

Supporting Collective Community Action for our Great Barrier Reef

Last week Leah and I had the lucky task of travelling to Yunbenun-Magnetic Island to spend two days working with an inspiring group of community leaders from across the Great Barrier Reef coast. Each community leader came with their region’s Community Action Plan, developed using the Conservation Standards and built on the shared values, knowledge, aspirations and priorities of people and groups protecting, restoring and advocating for the Reef in their local communities.