Building awareness of Indigenous ecological knowledge through research

The Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) has made thousands of Indigenous language names and information on hundreds of native Australian species widely accessible through its Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK) program.

The program is working to build greater awareness of Indigenous land management practices, species knowledge and the environment.

Indigenous ecological knowledge is based on thousands of years of studying native plants, animals and the environment. It showcases Indigenous peoples’ rich understanding of local ecosystems and the impact this has on environmental protection.

This research is enabled through the Department of Education’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) which supports Australian researchers with access to cutting-edge infrastructure such as equipment, data, and services.

Learn more about engaging with Indigenous communities in developing and using research infrastructure at the ICRI in Brisbane on3-5 December. Don’t miss out on the break-out session about ‘Developing research infrastructure partnerships with local and indigenous communities’.