21-24 September 2026 | Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country | Cairns QLD
Reimagining Conservation seeks to redefine the concept of conservation by moving beyond conventional ‘western’ approaches, to valuing and empowering Indigenous-led conservation supported by non-Indigenous allies.
NAILSMA and the International Union of Conservation for Nature Australian Committee are 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
NAILSMA acknowledges the deep and enduring relationship that Traditional Custodians throughout Australia have with land,
sea and water. We recognise that for First Nations peoples, nature and culture are inextricably connected.
We pay respect to elder past and present.