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and renewable resources and technologies will be used within the park where practicable to reduce the environmental impact of park operations.

     9.6.2              Where possible, renewable energy will be used in supporting park infrastructure.

Actions

     9.6.3              Undertake a review of the environmental performance of park operations, taking into account the energy audit of park operations undertaken in 2009. Based on the findings of the review, develop and implement an environmental management plan for the park.

     9.6.4              Continue to implement, review and update the integrated waste management strategy for the park.

     9.6.5              Comply with relevant government policy and legislation, including toxic and hazardous waste disposal requirements.

     9.6.6              Encourage commercial tourism operators and accommodation providers to use recycled and renewable resources.

     9.6.7              Continue to monitor the quality and quantity of groundwater and surface water used for human consumption in the park.

     9.7                 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships

Background

Kakadu plays an important role in the broader region and there are many people who have an interest in its management. It is important to have good working relations with these people and organisations for the effective management of the park, and to assist in ensuring stakeholders and the broader community understand and protect the park values. In short, while management plans recognise boundaries (natural and manmade) most of the species that live in Kakadu and the issues that threaten the species and/or values do not recognise boundaries. Effective management therefore needs to occur across boundaries with neighbours and in conjunction with other land managers.

Strong partnerships and effective relationships with stakeholders and neighbours significantly contribute to improved knowledge and understanding of park values, use and management. The Board of Management includes representatives from the Northern Territory Government and the tourism industry and research sectors. Board advisory committees such as the Kakadu Research and Management Advisory Committee and the Kakadu Tourism Consultative Committee also provide essential contributions to park management (see Section 4.1: Making decisions and working together (Board of Management)).

Stakeholders

Regional stakeholders include (but are not limited to) the relevant Aboriginal associations and regional communities; non-government organisations; Australian, Northern Territory and local government departments and agencies, including the Jabiru Town Development Authority; community groups and organisations; recreational users and the tourism industry; and local leaseholders. The Director liaises and works with these stakeholders on issues of common interest. Examples are park membership of the West Arnhem Bushfire Committee, the Northern Territory Weed Advisory Committee, Australia's Timeless North Steering Committee, the Jawoyn Land Management Advisory Committee, and Tourism Top End; and working with Northern Territory Government emergency services in relation to incident management operations such as search and rescue.

Neighbours

Parks Australia works closely with park neighbours, including Energy Resources Australia, Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area,