{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/FT250100737"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"FT250100737","attributes":{"code":"FT250100737","administering-organisation":"James Cook University","announcement-administering-organisation":"James Cook University","scheme-name":"ARC Future Fellowships","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2025,"years-funded":4,"project-start-date":"2025-07-01","anticipated-end-date":"2029-06-30","grant-summary":"A study of Torres Strait Islander mobility amid climate change. This project aims to investigate the mobility of Torres Strait Islanders in response to climate change, focusing on how potential relocation impacts their environment, health, and connection to their land and seas. By using innovative participatory methods, the project expects to generate new insights into climate migration. Key outcomes include informed national climate policies and adaptive strategies that enhance community resilience, prioritising the voices and experiences of Torres Strait Islanders. The benefits include a better understanding of human adaptation that integrates Indigenous knowledge, resulting in more effective and inclusive national climate change policies. ","funding-current":1300604.00,"funding-at-announcement":1273179,"investigators-current":[{"title":"A/Prof","firstName":"Felecia","familyName":"Watkin Lui","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-8402-3650 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"A/Prof","firstName":"Felecia","familyName":"Watkin Lui","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-8402-3650 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"James Cook University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"QLD"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"James Cook University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"QLD"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":false,"code":"410103","name":"Human Impacts of Climate Change and Human Adaptation","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4505","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Society and Community","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"450519","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"190103","name":"Social Impacts of Climate Change and Variability","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"210402","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Connection to Land and Environment","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["New Zealand","Norway"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"This project investigates the urgent mobility challenges faced by Torres Strait Islanders in response to climate change, highlighting their precarious position as a frontline community in the global climate crisis. With rising sea levels and extreme weather events threatening their homes, livelihoods and overall well-being, Torres Strait Islanders are facing an uncertain future. This research seeks to address a critical gap in understanding the economic and social costs associated with mobility and potential relocation due to climate change, particularly for the Torres Strait. The project will enhance resource allocation and investment in adaptive strategies, benefiting not only Torres Strait Islanders but also the broader community by preserving livelihoods, supporting local economies, and protecting cultural heritage. Additionally, it will help to ensure that climate adaptation strategies are informed by the lived experiences of affected communities, leading to more effective, inclusive, and culturally relevant solutions that promote resilience and sustainable development across Australia. The study’s findings will contribute to the development of national climate strategies that are more comprehensive and impactful, integrating Indigenous voices and experiences into policy-making. This research can guide future initiatives, fostering collaboration with Indigenous communities to develop adaptive solutions that strengthen resilience against climate change impacts nationwide."}}}