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The Sustainable Development Goals: from signatory to implementation
In an interview, Tari Bowling talks about the SDGs targets that countries aim to achieve by 2030. Are they actually a real and achievable goal, given our global…
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Bottom-up engagement with communities in Laos
In an interview, Tari Bowling spoke about the necessity of authentic community engagement in her work in Laos. Her stories were such great examples of how the best intentions can…
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Local, national, and global approaches to meeting the SDGs
In an interview with Tari Bowling, she discussed how individual nations are holding themselves accountable for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This article looks more closely at who is…
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Tari Bowling interview: achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and implementing WASH programs in Laos
An interview with Tari Bowling, Integrated WaSH and Nutrition Coordinator for the Theun-Hinboun Power Company (THPC) in Laos. As part of her Masters in Integrated Water Management with the…
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The effects of land and water separation on First Nations Peoples
Although Australia’s innovative water policies and management frameworks have resulted in significant gains regarding water management, some of these policies have had impacts on access to water for Aboriginal…
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What water management can learn from traditional fire ecology
Australian land and water management are shifting to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). In an interview with Bradley Moggridge, he talked about how traditional fire ecology has transformed…
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A key recommendation for incorporating traditional knowledge systems into scientific research: prioritising STEM education for First Nations Peoples
In an interview with Aboriginal water expert Brad Moggridge, the value of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) education for Aboriginal youth, and Australians as a whole was discussed….
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Can Western science validate and acknowledge First Nations Peoples’ traditional knowledge in journals and reports?
During an interview with Brad Moggridge, the challenges around bridging the gap between traditional knowledge and scientific journals and reports was discussed. Traditional knowledge is composed of a…
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Connection through Caring for Country and Caring for Water
Caring for Country and Caring for Water programs have tremendous value for connecting Aboriginal people to their communities, particularly for those youth who may live in cities and feel…
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Relationship-building: a core component of water management
In an interview, Chris O’Neill of Hydronumerics spoke about how relationships are fundamental to good water management. He emphasised the value of listening to others and understanding how people…
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