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| National Landcare Conference | |
|---|---|
| Name | National Landcare Conference |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Environmental conference |
| Frequency | Biennial/Annual |
| Location | Australia |
National Landcare Conference
The National Landcare Conference is a recurring Australian forum bringing together Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Conservation Foundation, Landcare Australia Limited, and state agencies such as New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries with community groups including Landcare, Greening Australia, Catchment Management Authority, Natural Resource Management bodies for exchange on Australian biodiversity, agricultural sustainability, soil conservation, water management, and indigenous land management.
The conference convenes representatives from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, CSIRO Land and Water, Australian Research Council, Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, University of Sydney, Charles Darwin University, James Cook University, and University of Tasmania alongside non-government actors like World Wildlife Fund Australia, The Nature Conservancy, BirdLife Australia, Australian Landcare Council, and regional networks such as Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board to address cross-cutting issues including salinity, land degradation, sustainable agriculture, carbon sequestration, and climate change adaptation.
The conference evolved from grassroots origins tied to the 1980s establishment of Landcare and policy shifts under the Hawke Government and initiatives advocated by figures like Peter Garrett and organizations including Australian Conservation Foundation and Australian Council of Agricultural Societies. Early gatherings intersected with national programs such as the National Heritage Trust, Natural Heritage Trust, and strategies influenced by reports from Productivity Commission and reviews led by panels including members from Australian Academy of Science and Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Organising partners typically include Landcare Australia Limited, state-based Landcare NSW, Landcare Victoria, and federal partners including the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and funding bodies such as the National Landcare Program. Governance structures reflect participation from institutions like Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Research Council, Regional Development Australia, Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, and advisory representation from stakeholders including National Farmers' Federation, National Farmers Federation, Rural Australians for Refugees, and philanthropic supporters such as Ian Potter Foundation and Myer Foundation.
Themes span sustainable agriculture and links to programs from Australian Government initiatives like the Emissions Reduction Fund and regional schemes including Murray-Darling Basin Plan, Regional Land Partnerships, and trials run by CSIRO. Sessions often feature collaborative projects funded by Australian Research Council, case studies from Greening Australia, Landcare NSW, Landcare Victoria, and presentations tied to conservation priorities such as Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Daintree Rainforest, Nullarbor Plain, and Darling River catchments, and methods promoted by Australian Network for Plant Conservation.
Delegates include representatives from universities like La Trobe University, Griffith University, Flinders University, research agencies including CSIRO Land and Water, indigenous organizations such as NSW Aboriginal Land Council, Torres Strait Regional Authority, and community groups like Friends of the Earth Australia, Bush Heritage Australia, and regional cooperatives. Funding and policy stakeholders include Department of the Environment and Energy (Australia), Clean Energy Regulator, Australian Renewable Energy Agency, and international partners like United Nations Environment Programme and International Union for Conservation of Nature when sessions adopt comparative perspectives.
Prominent editions have catalysed national programs and partnerships linked to the Natural Heritage Trust, National Landcare Program, and outcomes informing legislation and policy debates involving the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, and contributions to submissions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Conferences have showcased projects that led to collaborations among CSIRO, Australian National University, Landcare Australia Limited, Greening Australia, and regional authorities such as Murray-Darling Basin Authority and inspired award recognition through Order of Australia nominations, environmental awards, and grants from entities like the Ian Potter Foundation.
The conference has influenced practice and policy in land management, informed research agendas at institutions such as Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Research Council, University of Melbourne, and University of Sydney, and supported community capacity building through networks like Landcare NSW, Landcare Victoria, and Greening Australia. Its legacy intersects with national programs including the National Landcare Program, Natural Heritage Trust legacies, regional strategies for the Murray-Darling Basin, and ongoing collaborations with indigenous land management organizations such as the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation.
Category:Conferences in Australia Category:Environmental conferences Category:Land management in Australia