Anindilyakwa Land Council Data Unit Final video CRCNA spatial mapping project 2026

How can advanced mapping technology support Traditional Owners to manage and plan for Country? Led by the Anindilyakwa Land Council, this CRCNA-supported project brought together cutting-edge geospatial technology and Anindilyakwa cultural knowledge to strengthen community-led planning across the Groote Archipelago in the Northern Territory. Working with Aerometrex, Geoscience Australia and the Australian National University, the project developed high-resolution spatial datasets and mapping tools to support cultural heritage protection, land and sea management, infrastructure planning and climate adaptation. Covering approximately 3,375 km², the research has delivered a lasting resource for the Anindilyakwa Land Council and a practical model for First Nations-led spatial planning across northern Australia. The project was recognised with the 2024 NT Geospatial Excellence Award for Community Impact.