Yesterday, the three Tassie NRM organisations – CEOs and Chairs from NRM South, NRM North and Cradle Coast Authority – got together in Hobart to talk about our collective impact, successes, and collaborative approach. Over the course of the day, we were joined by senior representatives from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas), NRM Regions Australia, and NRM South's own Land and Water Programs.
We have these incredibly productive discussions regularly, and I’m endeavouring to share more of this going forward!
Through our conversations, we delved into pressing issues such as dry conditions - particularly on King Island and Flinders Island, focusing on strategies for farm resilience amidst climate uncertainties. Emphasising partnerships and resource sharing, we explored ways to strengthen environmental stewardship, while supporting productivity in the agricultural sector in the face of environmental challenges.
We also discussed broader environmental agendas, including the Tasmanian Threatened Species Strategy, national policy and legislative reform, and upcoming initiatives like the Global Nature-positive Summit.
A highlight was sharing our current and future thinking across our Land and Water programs. Initiatives like the Farming Forecaster and Tasmanian Smart Seafood Partnerships projects were showcased for their transformative impact on sustainable resource management, environmental outcomes, and their alignment with emerging industry priorities.
These cross-regional meetings are incredibly valuable – they serve as catalysts for dialogue, innovation, and collective action. They help us to trouble-shoot, address shared challenges and foster learning across organisations. I'm looking forward to continued collaboration and shared progress!
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