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Butler, J.R.A., Bohensky, E., Skewes, T., Maru, Y., Busilacchi, S., Rochester, W,, Johnson, J,, Doupe, J. (2012) Torres Strait Futures: Regional Stakeholders’ Future Scenarios and Livelihood Adaptation Strategies.

 

About this project:

It’s important to plan for the future but we don’t always know what the future holds. This project will look at a number of possible ‘what if?’ pictures of the future and identify ‘best bet’ strategies to cope with these challenges. The researchers will work with communities to provide important information for planners and other stakeholders in the region. 

Find out more about Project 11.1

 

A short video to accompany the research done within Project 11.1 can be viewed here.

 

A short video to accompany the research done within Project 11.1 can be viewed here.

A short video to accompany the research done within Project 11.1 can be viewed here.

The following outcomes were developed by participants at the National Environmental Research Program’s ‘Torres Strait Futures’ workshop held on 22 – 23 October, 2012 in Cairns. The 20 participants represented Australian, Queensland and Local Government stakeholders, NGOs and private enterprises that have responsibilities in the Torres Strait.

A vision for the future
• Torres Strait Islanders will enjoy a good standard of living in culturally vibrant communities with a strong sense of identity and core values.
• Torres Strait Islanders will have healthy communities with good access to education and livelihood opportunities, low crime rates, strong traditional culture and knowledge, sustainable natural resources, self-determination and ways of addressing the rising cost of living.
• Torres Strait Islanders will be able to cultivate the core values which underpin their sense of place and culture: respect, kinship, kindness, sharing and loyalty. Read more
 

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