Traditional Owner engagement for the JCU-CSIRO Community-led Biosecurity Initiative

CSIRO, James Cook University
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The objective of this Project is to understand the interests and needs of Traditional Owners and have them engage with the JCU-CSIRO collaboration to develop community-led projects that will aim to reduce biosecurity risks and/or impacts. The Project will undertake steps to identify sustainable ways to reduce biosecurity risks (diseases, plant, and animal pests) in northern Queensland through creating mutually beneficial and sustainable approaches with community that improves livelihoods. The Project intends to enable Traditional Owners to develop research priorities and own and lead research projects with JCU and CSIRO researchers (that are based on these research priorities), which could develop economic opportunities and engage with regional partners to identify and reduce potential biosecurity risks.

Date

06 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2025

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Biosecurity;Indigenous;Community

Funding Body

CSIRO, James Cook University

Amount

65000

Project Team

Allyson Lankester