 Dr Mary Graham explains aspects of the relationalist ethos and the law of mutual obligation: “The environment looks after us,   keeps us alive and keeps us human and then we are  obliged  to do that back. ”    Dr Michelle Maloney decolonises her own mind and has hints for others: “What kind of culture thinks that trashing the joint and moving on is Ok ? and that’s  what colonization has been”.  Dr Mary Graham a Kombu-merri and Wakka Wakka person from SE Queensland and Dr Michelle Maloney  National Convenor,  Australian Earth Laws Alliance are working on a book together titled: “Future Law”. How indigenous first laws, the relationist ethos and ecological governance   can   be a foundation for our future .” This talk is one of the continuing Women's Climate Conversations. Their National Congress of Women is coming up in November  Guests: Adjunct Professor Dr Mary Graham (Kombu-merri and Wakka Wakka person from SE Queensland) Dr Michelle Maloney (Co-Founder and National Convenor, Australian Earth Laws Alliance) Thank you to Women's Climate Congress founding members Dr Janet Salisbury [also a Bee nerd] and Kirsten Anker for forming these interviews.NEWSFLASH!   Women's Climate Congress is hosting an upcoming: National Congress of Women. Day One — Women Rising. Why Women? Why Now?  Tuesday 30th November 2021, 10.00-4.30 pm.Program and registration are now live!  Details are on the National Congress of Women website.  https://www.nationalcongressofwomen.com/LINKS:WOMEN'S CLIMATE CONGRESS   Australian Earth Laws AllianceThis week's show is #1317 and was produced by Bec Horridge

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Listening to First Nations knowledge to inform Earth-centred, collaborative governance: Women's Climate Conversations 2021 #6

Heal Country, Heal Climate series NAIDOC 2021Custodians of Country (part 3) is from a 3 part episode, which covers the role and relationship of First Nations Peoples as Custodians of Country, custodial obligations and responsibilities, traditional Law and perspectives, and international Indigenous rights to self determination protocols.Moderator: Cathryn Eatock (Gayiri & Badtjula)Speakers: Pastor Ray Minnecon (Kabikabi & Gurang-Gurang)Chris Bonney (Narrunga, Gunditjmara, Ngarrindjeri & Adnyamathanha)Bruce Pascoe (Yuin)Dr Virginia Marshall (Wiradjuri & Nyemba)Custodians of Country (Part 2) LISTENCustodians of Country (Part 3 ) LISTEN The Heal Country, Heal Climate webinar series is a collaboration between the Indigenous Peoples’ Organisation Australia & Better Futures Australia and includes five episodes:Episode 1 Custodians of CountryEpisode 2 Healing our waterwaysEpisode 3 Healing our landsEpisode 4 Community healingEpisode 5 Pursuing global justice Earth Matters #1313 was produced by Nicky Stott

Custodians of Country (Part 3)

The Northern Territory Government recently changed the water act when they passed the Territory Economic Reconstruction Bill, to boost economic recovery through the pandemic. It opens the door to new developments and it's not welcome news for all Territorians This week on Earth Matters we hear from Dr Cathy Laudenbach manager at Merrepen Arts and senior artist Kieren Karritpul. Both based in the small community of Nauiyu on the Daly River.  Later in the show we hear from Dr Kirsty Howey Co-director of the Environment Centre of the Northern Territory Stay up to date with NT water laws athttps://www.ecnt.org.au/ And support Merrepen Artshttps://merrepenarts.com.au/  This weeks program was produced by Megan Williams

New NT water laws open door to cotton

The Women's Climate Congress is a new project that asks: How can womens rising transform our response to climate change?  And they  call to the women of Australia to join them. Earth Matters presents part of their Womens Climate Conversation bringing  us  two science communicators: Former Catalyst presenter Jonica Newby talks about ways to deal with,  rock bottom  climate grief. She draws from her book Beyond Climate Grief: A journey of love, snow, fire and an enchanted beer can [March 2021] concluding:   " The antidote to climate anxiety is action." Author Rebecca  Huntley  picks some gems from her book  How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way That Makes a Difference  Interviewed by Janet Salsbury and Lyn Stephens founding members of The Womens Climate Congress Link:  WOMEN'S CLIMATE CONGRESS - Women's Climate Congress - home (womensclimatecongress.com) This week's show is #1311 and was produced by Bec Horridge  

Womens Climate Congress Conversation

Heal Country, Heal Climate series NAIDOC 2021Custodians of Country (part 2) is from a 3 part episode, which covers the role and relationship of First Nations Peoples as Custodians of Country, custodial obligations and responsibilities, traditional Law and perspectives, and international Indigenous rights to self determination protocols.Moderator: Cathryn Eatock (Gayiri & Badtjula)Speakers: Pastor Ray Minnecon (Kabikabi & Gurang-Gurang)Chris Bonney (Narrunga, Gunditjmara, Ngarrindjeri & Adnyamathanha)Bruce Pascoe (Yuin)Dr Virginia Marshall (Wiradjuri & Nyemba)Custodians of Country (Part 2) LISTENCustodians of Country (Part 3 ) LISTEN The Heal Country, Heal Climate webinar series is a collaboration between the Indigenous Peoples’ Organisation Australia & Better Futures Australia and includes five episodes:Episode 1 Custodians of CountryEpisode 2 Healing our waterwaysEpisode 3 Healing our landsEpisode 4 Community healingEpisode 5 Pursuing global justice Earth Matters #1310 was produced by Nicky Stott

Custodians of Country (Part 2)

Heal Country, Heal Climate series NAIDOC 2021Custodians of Country (part 1) is from a 3 part episode, which covers the role and relationship of First Nations Peoples as Custodians of Country, custodial obligations and responsibilities, traditional Law and perspectives, and international Indigenous rights to self determination protocols.Moderator: Cathryn Eatock (Gayiri & Badtjula)Speakers: Pastor Ray Minnecon (Kabikabi & Gurang-Gurang)Chris Bonney (Narrunga, Gunditjmara, Ngarrindjeri & Adnyamathanha)Bruce Pascoe (Yuin)Dr Virginia Marshall (Wiradjuri & Nyemba)Custodians of Country (Part 2) LISTENCustodians of Country (Part 3 ) LISTEN The Heal Country, Heal Climate webinar series is a collaboration between the Indigenous Peoples’ Organisation Australia & Better Futures Australia and includes five episodes:Episode 1 Custodians of CountryEpisode 2 Healing our waterwaysEpisode 3 Healing our landsEpisode 4 Community healingEpisode 5 Pursuing global justice Earth Matters #1309 was produced by Nicky Stott

Custodians of Country (Part 1)

The fight to protect native forests intensifiesIn 2019 the Vic Gov supposedly committed to winding down the native forest logging industry with a 2030 end-date. But now they've sneakily proposed more than 3000 changes to the logging industry code of practice, while rushing through a completely inadequate public consultation period (now ended). Many of the proposed changes are highly technical and complex, and will require further analysis to see if they weaken environmental protections.Fourteen Victorian environment groups have written to the enviro Minister D’Ambrosio, urging an extension of the ridiculously insufficiant 28-day deadline for community feedback on the proposed changes. Friends of the Earth Melbourne (FoE Melb), Rubicon Forest Protection Group, Goongerah Environment Centre (GECO), Kinglake Friends of the Forest and Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum also held an urgent public meeting that was attended by more than 100 concerned community members. This reflects a recent increase in support numbers for forest protection networks more broadly, and is indicative of a public groundswell of outrage currently burgeoning across Australia—as the last fragile pockets of native forest that remain on this continent are being ruthlessly destroyed.This week on Earth Matters Chris Schuringa (GECO) explains why the Vic Gov's 2030 'end-date' is spurious, and highlights how the proposed code changes have exacerbated community concerns about the precious few remaining fragments of native forest in East Gippsland, which—incredibly—are still being destroyed by logging right now, despite the widespread devastation there since the 2019-2020 bushfires.We also hear from Mat Morgan (Bass Coast Climate Action Network) and ground supporter Darcy from Alberton West State Forest Blockade about the ongoing campaign by local communities there to protect this vital diversity corridor between Wilsons Promontory on the coast and the Strzelecki Ranges—and also Mat's epic tree-sit & arrest last week. Submissions for the codes changes have officially closed, but you can still send objections directly to the enviro minister D'Ambrosio. Check out the FoE Melb guide and example submission.You can also attend FoE Melb's Aug 17 meeting and/or get involved with local forest protection collectives in your area. Earth Matters #1308 was produced by Nicky Stott

Groundswell: Wrath of the Forest Protectors

'We actually can't live without trees. They keep everything going' (Peter Vadiveloo)Guest presenter Nicky Page chats with volunteer facilitator Anna Markey about her work with Climate for Change—a volunteer-powered, not-for-profit organisation networking Australia wide to support communities to deal with climate crisis by facilitating face-to-face conversations about climate change while working in groups.Singer/songwriter and environmental & social justice activist Peter Vadiveloo presents his fabulous song called ‘Fight for the Trees’—and explains why he felt compelled to write it.petervadiveloo.com.auhttps://petervadiveloo.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/peter-vadivelooBIg Gig for Tarkayna EventsNaarmLutruwita Earth Matters #1307 was produced by Nicky Page & Nicky Stott

Fight for the Trees: National Tree Day

Floodplain harvesting in the Murray-Darling Basin is under the spotlight once again.A new inquiry in the NSW Upper House will seek to determine if the practice of taking floodwater off the floodplain without a licence is legal.This week we hear from Barkindji Man Badger Bates on the importance of floods, Honorary Senior Lecturer of Environment and Society at the Australian National University Matthew Colloff about floodplain harvesting practices and policies and NSW Greens MP and chair of the NSW Upper House Select Committee Cate Faehrmann. Inquiry Info:https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/listofcommittees/Pages/committee-details.aspx?pk=274#tab-membersMake a submission:https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/listofcommittees/Pages/committee-details.aspx?pk=274#tab-submissions

Floodplain Harvesting: Legal or not?

When we are parched by heatwaves,  fires rage and smoke clogs the air we all want to be safe. The South Coast Health and Sustainability Alliance  in Moruya has retrofitted an old church to be a bush fire, heatwave, and storm haven for vulnerable people. Its also a repair café fixing items for reuse and is putting solar panels on  rooves  Katheryn Maxwell also talks about the social justice  issues raised by the rollout of cheap to run,  but expensive to buy electric vehicles, calling for a "cash for clunkers" program in a few years to let low-income earners enjoy the cost-cutting benefits of electric vehicles.  She raises the need to subsidise simple ways to make rental housing warmer in winter to improve the health of tenants.  This week's show is #1305 and was produced by Bec Horridge Links: Southcoast Health & Sustainability Alliance - SHASA News:NSW south coast in mourning after horrific end to the year | About Regional ‘We thought it wouldn’t affect us’: heatwave forces climate reckoning in Pacific north-west (msn.com) BREAKING: 134 dead in Vancouver alone from unprecedented heat. Numbers in the rest of North America & Siberia still unreported - expected to climb significantly. Temperatures in some places have been recorded at 121F (49.5C) in areas unprepared for #ExtremeHeat. This is a #ClimateEmergency. From World ‘must step up preparations for extreme heat’ | Climate change | The Guardian 

Bush fire, heatwave and storm havens. Creating safety for all.

'Enough is enough', says Gomeroi Woman Polly Cutmore from Moree Community. 'It's Time!'Gomeroi Woman Polly Cutmore from Moree Community speaks about her ongoing concerns for community health and safety from the threats of fracking and coal mining, and the long interconnected and intergenerational impacts of colonisation; desecrating Country and spreading disease. Earth Matters #1304 was produced by Nicky Stott

Yanaay Santos: Give Gomeroi Land and Water Back

Young intersectional feminists re-imagining climate justiceThis week on Earth Matters Part 2 of a two part series envisioning radical futures with young intersectional climate feminists at Climate Week 2020 with global advocacy organization WEDO.Moderators: Mara Dolan  l  Andrea Vega TroncosoSpeakers: Sanam Amin l Frances Roberts-Gregory l Maggie Mapondera l Maria Alejandra Escalante l Patricia Miranda WattimenaThis audio was sourced, with thanks, from a Climate Week 2020 webinar by WEDO.LISTEN to Part 1 hereEarth Matters #1303 was produced by Nicky Stott

Young Climate Feminists: Radical Futures Roundtable Pt 2.

Young intersectional feminists re-imagining climate justiceThis week on Earth Matters Part 1 of a two part series envisioning radical futures with young intersectional climate feminists at Climate Week 2020 with global advocacy organization WEDO.Moderators: Mara Dolan  l  Andrea Vega TroncosoSpeakers: Sanam Amin l Frances Roberts-Gregory l Maggie Mapondera l Maria Alejandra Escalante l Patricia Miranda WattimenaThis audio was sourced, with thanks, from a Climate Week 2020 webinar by WEDO.LISTEN to Part 2 hereEarth Matters #1302 was produced by Nicky Stott

Young Climate Feminists: Radical Futures Roundtable Pt 1.

Please give what you can during our annual Radiothon fundraiser—You can donate now online and pledge your donation to Earth Matters —or call the station on 03 9419 8377 Radiothon 2021 Live Show: PLUS CRN edition of La Via Campesina Then & Now Check out our once a year "live in the studio" 3CR Radiothon Show with all the Earth Matters crew together—Bec Horridge, Megan Williams and Nicky Stott. Highlighting the voices of Arabunna Elder Kevin Buzzacott & Kamilaroi Elder Polly Cutmore at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra. Also Wiradjuri Elder Ray Woods and Nyikina Warrwa woman Dr Anne Poelina. As well as an update with Chris Schruinga from Goongerah Environment Centre on the recent Errinundra blockade victory and upcoming actions.  PLUS BONUS CRN show (starts at 29 mins) This week on our Weds 6am repeat slot and also on the Community Radio Network at other radio stations around Australia (who also play Earth Matters) we featured the history and current actions of the La Via Campesina food sovereignty and agroecology movement (a global network of peasant and small farmers organisations and unions); plus an update on the staunch peasant resistance in Colombia against recent horrific opppressions by brutal rightwing paramilitary & large landowners. With guests: Paul Nicholson, La Via Campesina founder Nuri Martinez, National Peasants Union (FENSUAGRO)  This audio was sourced with thanks from a webinar kindly recorded during the fabulous Oxford Real Farming Conference 2021.   Earth Matters #1301 was produced by Nicky Stott    

2021 Radiothon Live Show: PLUS Via Campesina bonus

Between land clearing, climate changed induced bushfires and native forest logging our cute and cuddly koala have had a rough trot.  Michael Jones from 2NVR interviewed Susie Russel from North Coast Environment Council, and NSW MPs Justin Field and Cate Faehrmann Episode #1300 was produced by Megan Williams Donate to Earth Matters this radiothon via https://www.givenow.com.au/crowdraiser/public/earthmattersradiothon2021

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