Social Institutional

Research Projects

Water Planning

A new joint project with the National Water Commission aims to improve the way in which water planning is undertaken across Australia. Case studies of good practice water planning in three different environmental and policy contexts will be used to inform broader water planning processes.

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Other Research

Indigenous NRM
Regional NRM
Community Participation
Market Based Instruments
Sustainable Farming

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People make a difference...

This program commissions research on the social and institutional dimensions of land and water issues. Our portfolio of work focuses on understanding, supporting and informing people working in natural resources management (NRM).

Most importantly, our program believes that people are an important 'natural resource', and we strive to invest in projects that produce useful, relevant and meaningful results.

Latest Publications

The Engagement of Indigenous Australians in Natural Resource Management (NRM)

In partnership with Indigenous people, communities and organisations, our research projects focus on Indigenous Australians, their relationship with the environment and their involvement inNRM.

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New Markets: Buying and Selling Environmental Goods and Services

This fact sheet outlines six projects on market-based instruments commissioned by Land & Water Australia, and explains why it is an important area for ongoing research and investment.

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