Reimagining Conservation
🌏WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHY COUNTRY
Reimagining Conservation seeks to redefine the concept of conservation by moving beyond conventional ‘western’ approaches, to valuing and empowering Indigenous-led conservation supported by partners.
🎫REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR REIMAGINING CONSERVATION 2026
NAILSMA, with the support of the Australian Committee for IUCN, is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for Reimagining Conservation 2026, taking place 21–24 September 2026 on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country in Cairns, Queensland.
Reimagining Conservation brings people together from across cultures, sectors and regions to redefine conservation by moving beyond conventional western approaches and valuing and empowering Indigenous-led conservation, supported by partners.
The forum provides an important space to reframe conservation through the rich cultural frameworks and enduring knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, encouraging connection, shared learning, meaningful discussion and collaborative action.
FIRST RELEASE REGISTRATIONS — SAVE $100
To celebrate the opening of registrations, a limited number of First Release registrations are available, offering a $100 saving on the standard registration rate. Numbers are limited, so register early to secure your place and take advantage of the First Release rate.
Visit the Reimagining Conservation 2026 website to explore the forum, view the program and accommodation information, and register to attend.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Reimagining Conservation forum – an opportunity to connect, listen, learn and explore new possibilities for conservation together.
If you have any question regarding the event, please contact the Reimagining Conservation Forum Team. To email click here or phone (02) 9634 6600.
To find out more, you can view the reports from the first two important gatherings on the topic and a short film from the 2024 forum:
Short Film
🌿2024 Short Film of the Reimagining Conservation Forum: Working Together for Healthy Country held on Djabugay Country near Cairns.
Webinars
🎤The Reimagining Conservation webinar Cultural Licence to Respond was held on Thursday 4 June 2026. We acknowledge and thank facilitator, Cissy Gore-Birch and guest speakers Barry Hunter, Chrissy Grant, Dr Cass Hunter, and Craig North for sharing their valuable insights on the role of cultural authority, Indigenous knowledge systems and leadership in shaping the future of conservation in Australia.
The recording is accessible via the below link using passcode !S9x%0pg
Reports
🌿2024 Reimagining Conservation Forum: Working Together for Healthy Country held on Djabugay Country near Cairns.
🌿2022 Reimagining Conservation Forum: Working Together for Healthy Country held in Meanjin / Brisbane on Yuggerah and Turrbal Country