Tiahni Adamson - Public Lecture for ICOM NATHIST

Caring for Country: Bringing Science, Culture and Knowledge Together Join us for this special public lecture opening the ICOM NATHIST 2026 conference in Adelaide, South Australia. What can we achieve when different ways of understanding the world come together? Join Tiahni Adamson, proud Kaurareg woman, wildlife conservation biologist and advocate for First Nations leadership, for an inspiring exploration of how science, culture and diverse knowledge systems can help shape a more sustainable future. Drawing on her work at the intersection of conservation, climate action and First Nations engagement, Tiahni will explore the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in responding to the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. She will invite us to reconsider whose knowledge is valued, how we work together, and what it means to care for Country across generations. Through a vision of conservation grounded in relationships, cultural knowledge and shared responsibility, Tiahni will challenge us to think differently about the future of our planet and our collective capacity to create meaningful, lasting change.