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Welcome
The health and wellbeing of Country and people are connected. The oldest continuing cultures in the world – Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures – have held this truth at the core of their knowledge systems and their management practices.
Western Australia has eight out of Australia’s 15 declared biodiversity hotspots and one of the highest rates of new species discovery in the world. But the recent State of the Environment report found significant changes in some Australian ecosystems over the past five years, with at least 19 now showing signs of collapse due to pressures of climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and mining.
While many are working to make a difference, we must expand collaboration across government and nongovernment sectors by co-developing solutions with Indigenous and local communities, learning from both Indigenous and western scientific knowledge. The time for action is now.
This Conference brings together researchers and practitioners from across Country, academia, government, industry and community to share knowledge. With its strong Western Australian focus, this event promises the synergistic benefits that come from collective forward thinking.
This Conference is jointly supported and run by all five WA Universities, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, the WA Biodiversity Science Institute and the WA Marine Science Institute.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

The Biodiversity Conference supports the Voice to Parliament.
The proposed constitutional change is an important step towards reconciliation and a way to create a better future together. Recognition through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice will give Indigenous Australians a route to inform policy and legal decisions that impact their lives.
Themes

Listen to Country

Our Biodiversity Assets

Innovation

Learning from Setbacks

Towards
“30 by 30”
Keynote Speakers
Nick Abraham
Welcome to Country
Warrang-Bridi
Carol Innes
Conference Dinner, Welcome to Country, Danjoo Koorliny
Neta Knapp
Conference Artist in Residence
Samantha Murray
Deputy CEO,
Indigenous Desert Alliance
Professor Anne Poelina
Nulungu Research Institute,
University of Notre Dame
Michael Wear
Mulgana Traditional Owner and
Tidal Moon Managing Director
Dwayne Mallard
Wajarri-Nanda, Yamatji
Founder & CEO: Arjaway
Dr Ian Cresswell
Adjunct Professor,
School of Agriculture and Environment,
The University of Western Australia
Professor Ian Convery
Professor of Environment & Society, University of Cumbria
Hannah Brown
Environment Lead – Producing Assets, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd
Professor Michael Douglas
Environmental Science,
The University of Western Australia
Dr Rachael Marshall
General Manager /
APAC Regional Director,
Accounting for Nature
Dr Michelle Hall
Senior Ecologist, Bush Heritage Australia
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our aim is to create an inclusive, respectful environment that invites participation from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, and sexual orientation. The open exchange of ideas, and the freedom of thought and expression are central to this conference. We actively seek to increase the diversity of our presenters, delegates and sponsors.
We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants. All interactions are to be respectful and constructive, including interactions prior, during the conference itself, and on social media.
Conference Sponsors
We are grateful to the following organisations who have significantly supported this conference.
























Biodiversity 2023 Conference shirts now available
The Biodiversity Conference thanks Philippa Nikulinsky for the use of her numbat image
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