Indigenous Knowledge Systems will embed systematic engagement of Indigenous people and organisations in environmental change preparedness, planning and co-design of mitigation and adaptation solutions.
It integrates Indigenous knowledge structures that lie outside Western academic and intellectual paradigms into discourses, to shape research agendas within a framework that protects cultural and intellectual property.
Upcoming Events
Key Thinkers Forum on First Nations Action for Healthy Country and Community
Building on the 2023 Forum, this event will again prioritise Indigenous voices by offering an opportunity to discuss important research and issues on air quality and health affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The Forum will welcome community members, service providers and researchers working across a broad range of topics, including: climate injustice; healthy housing; risk reduction and communication methods; and indoor and outdoor air quality, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date: 13 October 2026
Venue: Online, or in person, in Kensington, Sydney.
Please register your interest by 21 August 2026
Theme Co-Leads
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