by Environmental Justice Australia | Nov 11, 2022 | Biodiversity, Murray, Nature
The iconic Murray Darling Basin is in strife. Climate breakdown, politics, industry and agriculture have left this incredible river system one of the most vulnerable water basins on the planet. Now, the federal and Victorian state governments plan to “reengineer” nine...
by Environmental Justice Australia | Nov 2, 2022 | Cultural flows, First Nations, Indigenous rights
For thousands of years Aboriginal peoples have understood and supported natural water regimes and their ecological importance. The imposition of the western legal system created numerous barriers to the ongoing custodial relationship with water and waterways. Across...
by Environmental Justice Australia | Nov 2, 2022 | Biodiversity, Nature, Rivers and waterways, Savannah Woodlands
The Northern Territory is unique for many reasons, not least because of its spectacular natural environment – from free-flowing rivers, waterfalls and desert landscapes to plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world. Amongst these spectacular natural...
by Environmental Justice Australia | Nov 2, 2022 | Cultural flows, First Nations, Indigenous rights
My name is Jacob, the Aboriginal Engagement Officer at Environmental Justice Australia. I will be writing a series of blog posts throughout my time here as I aim to tell my story and also discuss some interesting topics in regard to my work and involvement in...
by Environmental Justice Australia | Sep 30, 2022 | Nature, Rivers and waterways
Appearances can be deceptive. It’s hard to believe that we’re in a water crisis when we are surrounded by lush green, and the rain just keeps on falling. But the climate crisis that is becoming increasingly apparent the world over is also a water crisis, writes...
