The conference will examine where disparities exist across NRM scales and sectors; and the challenges and impacts this has on NRM goals and outcomes. It will also ignite discussions surrounding the need to integrate goals and objectives to collaboratively design, plan and implement effective NRM programs. In addition, the different roles and responsibilities needed to enable ownership, accountability and adaptive decision-making will de defined.

Gain insights into:

• Designing roles and responsibilities for shared decision-making
• Approaches for aligning regional, state and national objectives
• NRM governance arrangements across jurisdictions
• The role of community-based groups and networks in NRM governance
• Challenges and opportunities for NRM in carbon investments

Who will be attending?

This conference will bring together senior representatives from:

• NRM Regions
• Regional Coast Boards
• Science/Research Community
• Regional Development Australia
• Federal, State & Local government
• Industry groups

Key speakers include:

• Dr Charlie Zammit, Assistant Secretary, Biodiversity Conservation Branch, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
• Ken Matthews, Former Chair and Chief Executive, Officer, National Water Commission
• Dr Paul Sinclair, Healthy Ecosystems Program Manager, Australian Conservation Foundation
• Geoff Penton, CEO, Queensland Murray Darling Committee
• Dr John Whittington, Deputy Secretary Resources and Information, Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, TAS
• Alex McMillan, Executive Director, Natural Resources Commission, NSW

For more information

For more information about the conference or to register, go to www.nrmoutcomes.com, call Criterion Conferences on 1300 316 882 or email info@criterionconferences.com  Readers of the Water Review Management will receive a 10% discount if you quote CC*WATERREVIEW when registering.

About Criterion Conferences:

We are an independent research organisation who consistently design each conference to inspire, motivate and enrich the knowledge base of our delegates. We help our customers to access knowledge and ideas in order to empower leadership and drive positive change.

Based in Sydney, Criterion holds conferences across Australia and has grown to produce over 70+ conferences a year, attended by thousands of senior delegates from the private and public sector. We’ve built relationships and strategic alliances with relevant industry bodies who support our conferences.