Discovery Indigenous - Grant ID: IN190100061 [ 2019-04-04 - 2023-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Felecia Watkin Lui (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Stewart Lockie (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Cass Hunter (Partner Investigator) ,  Natalie Stoeckl (Partner Investigator) ,  Sanchia Shibasaki (Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Knowledge integration for Torres Strait sustainability. This project aims to investigate how Torres Strait Islanders use context-specific local knowledge and research evidence to address environmental sustainability challenges. The Torres Strait is experiencing significant threats to its environment and there is a need to use research to identify strategies that can meet these challenges. However, at present significiant barriers exist in the translation of current research knowledge to the Torres Strait context. The project will examine how knowledge is constructed (culturally) and develop new methods to allow research findings to be integrated into Torres Strait knowledge. This project will support the empowerment of Torres Strait Islander people to seek the research information that is most useful for their decision-making.

Funding Amount $387,811

Funding Scheme Discovery Indigenous

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