On Friday 28 February, the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Research Centre hosted our first inclusive gathering of research project teams that are delivering the 25 projects in our Science Program. Officially opened by the Hon. Rebekah Sharkie MP, this milestone event brought together 80 researchers, community members and First Nations people to share knowledge, discuss progress and collaborate on addressing the impacts of climate change on the CLLMM region. A total of 132 researchers are involved in delivering our projects, representing the largest ever cohort of knowledge generation ever gathered in the region.
The gathering provided a valuable opportunity for project teams to connect, share insights, and explore the tools and resources available to assess climate impacts and undertake research in the region. The event highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts with community and the Ngarrindjeri Nation in addressing the challenges facing the Coorong region.
The day was extremely well-received by attendees, demonstrating the success of the CLLMM Research Centre’s collaborative approach. With these important research projects now underway, we will continue to foster ongoing partnerships with the community, researchers, and First Nations people to deliver the projects and exchange knowledge. Throughout the projects there will be multiple opportunities for community and First Nations to be involved in the research.
The Community adaptation to worsening droughts and floods in the CLLMM project is currently inviting 12-15 community members to participate in a creative expression project exploring the impacts of worsening droughts and floods in the region. This project aims to identify values at risk due to climate change and explore pathways to adaptation and resilience. Community members are encouraged to express themselves creatively through various mediums, such as art, writing, or photography, and share their perspectives and experiences with the research team. Interested community members are encouraged to reach out to Science Program Manager, Dr Nick Whiterod. Email: nick.whiterod@goyderinstitute.org or Mobile: 0409 023 771. For more information click here.
