Led by Dr Mitchell Gibbs from the University of Sydney, the project focuses on how Australian government agencies can partner more effectively with local Indigenous communities to embed Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, cultural authority and place-based stewardship in environmental and biodiversity governance. A case study of the Gamay Rangers (Botany Bay) demonstrates how Indigenous-led action can improve environmental outcomes and highlights the importance of clear governance arrangements and early, meaningful engagement. The report identifies three priority areas for action: strengthening Aboriginal partnerships throughout project design and delivery, prioritising and protecting Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, and improving mechanisms for incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge into environmental management and land-use planning.
