Come Rain, Come Shine: Sustainable Development and the Challenges of the 21stC

Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine, Northern Territory

What changes will the Territory face in the years ahead? The Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources held a science forum in Katherine on the 3rd of October 2007. Scientists from the department’s agricultural and fisheries research groups discussed the impact of changes such as climate change and demographics, and our mining officer addressed the department’s abilities to manage the environmental impacts of mining, while benefiting from the increased demands for NT resources. To view the presentations click on the links below.

Presentations:

Francess Perrett- Minerals and Energy
Mining - Not just a hole in the ground

Neil Macdonald - Primary Industry
ESP in a climate of change - predicting and managing our agricultural future

Rik Buckworth - Fisheries
Drowning or Waving? Understanding the Difference, and Coping with Challenges in Fisheries.

Rowena Eastick - Primary Industry
Plants, Rains and Automobiles - Sustainable plant development in the NT.