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Torres Strait’s first land and sea conference weaves culture with science
Published: 5 June 2026 at 22:00 Europe/London
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Traditional owners in Far North Queensland have come together with scientists for the first time to help tackle threats against human-induced climate change. The inaugural conference with leaders from seventeen different Torres Strait Islands is helping shape Australia's next State of Environment Report due in December this year. Reporter Josh van Staden travelled to Thursday Island with support from the Pulitzer Center.
Traditional owners in Far North Queensland have come together with scientists for the first time to help tackle threats against human-induced climate change.
The inaugural conference with leaders from seventeen different Torres Strait Islands is helping shape Australia's next State of Environment Report due in December this year.
