Australian geography: The next 10 years (and beyond)?. (20th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Turton, Stephen M; Maude, Alaric M
• Is Part Of: Geographical research. Volume 58:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 186
• Page End: 192
• Publication Date: 2020-04-20
• Subjects: Asia‐Pacific -- decadal plan -- FoR codes -- geography education -- research–policy nexus -- Sustainable Development Goals; Geography -- Research -- Periodicals; Geography -- Australasia -- Periodicals; Human geography -- Periodicals; Physical geography -- Periodicals; 304.2072
• DOI: 10.1111/1745-5871.12405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-5863

Abstract

Abstract: Geography: Shaping Australia's Future (2018) provides a 'strategic plan' for geography aligned with the national research priorities, as well other key areas where Australian geographers are addressing environmental and societal challenges. To provide context, we first describe the state of geography in Australian universities. We then articulate ways forward for strengthening Australian geography—both within the discipline and how we interact externally. We describe how geography may better contribute to policy agendas, capitalising on our unique perspectives of space, place and the environment, but also highlight how we might improve these contributions through a more unified approach across human and physical geography. Third, we discuss opportunities for geographers to build the reputation of the discipline and ways to advocate for its importance in the wider academy, school curricula and community. We conclude with some preliminary suggestions on how Australian geographers may better engage and contribute to the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.