Reimagining Conservation

Reimagining Conservation seeks to redefine the concept of conservation by moving beyond conventional ‘western’ approaches, to valuing and empowering Indigenous-led conservation supported by non-Indigenous allies.

REIMAGINING CONSERVATION | 21-24 SEPTEMBER 2026

🔔SAVE THE DATE for Reimagining Conservation 2026!

NAILSMA and the International Union of Conservation for Nature Australian Committee are excited to share that the Reimagining Conservation forum for 2026 will be held from 21-24 September 2026 on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country in Cairns QLD.

This year’s event will be the third Reimagining Conservation forum in Australia hosted by NAILSMA to reframe conservation within the rich cultural frameworks and enduring knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These forums are vital for bringing people together across cultures, sectors and regions and creating space for honest discussions, shared learning and collaborative action.

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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:

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.

Short Film

🌿2024 Short Film of the Reimagining Conservation Forum: Working Together for Healthy Country held on Djabugay Country near Cairns.