The big ideas
9 Shifts
These nine shifts represent areas of change for the future of conservation work in South Australia. They consolidate new thinking and approaches required to progress nature conservation into the 21st century, and they outline a new paradigm; a ‘future ready’ approach for nature conservation in SA.
1
Understand our landscapes and wildlife co-evolved with Aboriginal people
Moving from just acknowledging to deeply embracing Aboriginal connection to country in our work
2
Strengthen our collective narrative around nature
From just engaging to deepening and celebrating our unique relationship with nature in South Australia
3
Hold onto what’s working
From silver bullets to a considered recognition of what really works
4
Value nature in all its forms
From a ‘purely natural’ as good to nature as good.
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5
From a purely historical focus to future-orientated outcomes
From a purely historical focus to future-orientated outcomes
6
Decision making requires consideration of values, rules and knowledge
From conflict-focused argument to creative, values-focused decision-making
7
We have to learn to change
From incidental reporting to intentional learning systems
8
A resilient conservation sector is critical
From accepting burn-out as normal to a healthy workforce with strong and diverse capabilities
9
Remember what we love about nature and start there
From loss and utility to starting with love and connection