17 April 2026
Culturally Significant Entities — brought to life through 20+ powerful, on-Country case studies authored by Indigenous knowledge holders across Australia.
Explore how species and ecological communities are identified, valued and cared for on Country.
Grounded in place, culture and lived knowledge, these stories show what Culturally Significant Entities really mean in practice.
This National Environmental Science Program Resilient Landscapes Hub project, led by researchers at Curtin University, has delivered a nationally consistent framework for how species and ecological communities of deep cultural importance to Indigenous Australians can be recognised in environmental policy and conservation.
Culturally Significant Entities go beyond threatened species lists. They can be totems, food and medicine sources, part of songlines, or indicators of ecosystem health — each one deeply embedded in culture and Country. This is a blueprint for more inclusive environmental policy — shaped by Indigenous leadership.
🔎Explore the interactive case study map to see what recognising Country really looks like.
Want to know more about the Resilient Landscapes Hub's activities and our research into practical solutions to environmental problems? Stay informed about activities, research, publications, events and more through the Hub newsletter.
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