Tiwi Land Council
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2001)
Reporting Period: 2001
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Biodiversity
- Cultural Preservation
- Sustainable Resource Management
Environmental Achievements
- Documented traditional Tiwi knowledge of 216 plant and 171 animal species, contributing to biodiversity conservation.
Social Achievements
- Preserved and shared traditional ecological knowledge with younger generations through publication of the book.
Governance Achievements
- Tiwi Land Council led the project, demonstrating community ownership and stewardship of natural resources.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Erosion of traditional knowledge due to changing land use practices.
- Potential loss of biodiversity due to introduced species and unsustainable practices.
Mitigation Strategies
- Documented traditional knowledge to ensure its preservation.
- Engaged scientists to complement traditional knowledge with scientific assessments.
- Promoted sustainable resource management practices.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The project contributes to these goals by preserving and sharing traditional ecological knowledge, promoting sustainable resource management, and fostering collaboration between communities and scientists.