In episode 76 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons takes a journey to Queensland, Australia to learn how Natural Resource Management (NRM) bodies are adapting to climate change. Learn how these unique organizations are engaging with their rural communities on this important topic. Doug talks with experts from these NRM bodies ; aboriginal efforts at adaptation and carbon sequestration; and hear from two long time outback ranchers on what it means to work the land, how climate change is impacting that landscape and how to engage with rural communities. It’s an amazing episode with some truly unique Australian characters. Donate to America Adapts Subscribe to America Adapts, text “adapters” to 31996! Topics covered: Natural Resource Management bodies and their role in Queensland The role of NRM bodies in climate adaptation. Challenges of bringing various sectors, e.g., agriculture and conservation, sector together. First nation efforts at adaptation and carbon sequestration. Life on a cattle and sheep ranch in outback Australia. Making inroads on climate adaptation in rural communities. The Great Barrier Reef hurts inland adaptation. And other stories of climate adaptation in the Outback! Experts in this episode: Andrew Drysdale, recently the Executive Officer, NRM Queensland Rowan Foley, General Manager of The Carbon Fund, Wondunna clan of the Badtjala people, Traditional Owners of Fraser Island Samantha Morris, Managing Director of Wombat Creative and Blank Gold Coast Editor Bob Speirs, Advisor on climate risk, natural resource and environmental management Ann Ballinger, Retired rancher and former board member Desert Channels Peter Douglas, Retired Grazer and former Chair of Desert Channels Queensland. Donate to America Adapts Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Subscribe/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/qmdc.nrm/ @usaadapts https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/timeline www.americaadapts.org @blank_gc Links in this episode: http://www.qmdc.org.au/ https://www.nrmrq.org.au/about-us/our-team/ https://dcq.org.au/ http://aboriginalcarbonfund.com.au/ https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/3586463/desert-channels-boss-looks-back/ http://www.wombatcreative.com.au/our-team/ http://blankgc.com.au/ Doug’s appearance on A Sustainable Mind podcast: http://asustainablemind.com/doug-parsons-of-america-adapts-podcast/ Article on using podcasts in the Classroom: https://naaee.org/eepro/blog/are-you-using-podcast-your-classroom-you Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/america-adapts-climate-change/id1133023095?mt=2 Listen here. On Google Play here. Please share on Facebook! The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Itunes! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the