21-24 September 2026 | Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country | Cairns QLD
Welcome
to Reimagining Conservation 2026
Reimagining Conservation seeks to redefine the concept of conservation by moving beyond conventional ‘western’ approaches, to valuing and empowering Indigenous-led conservation supported partners.
NAILSMA, with support from the Australian Committee for the International Union of Conservation for Nature, is excited to share that the Reimagining Conservation forum for 2026 will be held from 21-24 September 2026 on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country in Cairns QLD.
This year’s event will be the third Reimagining Conservation forum in Australia hosted by NAILSMA to reframe conservation within the rich cultural frameworks and enduring knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These forums are vital for bringing people together across cultures, sectors and regions and creating space for honest discussions, shared learning and collaborative action.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an engaging, rewarding and memorable conference.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We thank all Traditional Owners on whose lands and seas we work and who choose to partner with us to look after Country and create sustainable futures. The custodianship of Australia’s land and sea by Indigenous peoples spans tens of thousands of years. We recognise Indigenous knowledge, practices and traditions as the foundation of the work we undertake.