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The Social and Institutional Research Program (SIRP) from Land & Water Australia aims to improve the management of Australia’s land and water resources. Between 2005 and 2010, together with partners from research, government and NRM sectors, SIRP will invest over $8 Million in research to address priority NRM social science issues. Check out sirp.gov.au for more about SIRP. The new SIRP TeamSIRP welcomes Ken Moore, Program Manager, and Lynne Sealie, Knowledge Broker to the team. A Message from Ken MooreIndigenous Natural Resource Management ResearchRead about the latest findings from research focusing on Indigenous Australians, their relationship with the environment and their involvement in natural resource management. Providing for Indigenous Cultural Values in Water Management: The Anmatyerr StoryA new report explains practical ways of identifying, conveying and providing for Indigenous cultural values in water management plans. Healthy Country, Healthy PeopleUndertaken at the behest of the traditional owners in central Arnhem Land, this project confirms the health benefits for Indigenous people who are actively involved in natural and cultural resource management. Healthy Country, Healthy People » A Cultural and Conservation Economy for Northern AustraliaThis project examined the suitability of a cultural and conservation economy model for sustainable development in rural and remote Indigenous communities in Australia. A Cultural and Conservation Economy for Northern Australia» Communicating Indigenous Research to PolicyA series of briefings for policy makers and advisers about SIRP’s recent on-ground work with Indigenous communities. Communicating Indigenous Research to Policy » Successful NRM Practice ChangeThis project aims to help regional NRM bodies continually improve the ways they manage their investment in NRM practice change. Successful NRM Practice Change» Increasing Landholders’ Participation in Market Based Instruments and IncentivesPractical ways to improve the design, delivery and communication of Market Based Instruments (MBIs) and incentive programs to increase landholders’ participation. Market Based Instruments and Incentives» Want the facts?Land & Water Australia has produced a large number of fact sheets covering a broad range of social and institutional research topics. |
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Forward to a Friend » August 2008 Pass it onIf you know someone who may be interested in this newsletter, you can forward up to five copies at once. FeedbackPlease contact the program officer laura.harris@lwa.gov.au or phone +61 02 6263 6000. Web sitesSocial and Institutional Research Program »
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