Social and economic data
NRM planning requires an understanding of the social and economic characteristics of the people required to implement regional NRM plans, or the people who will be affected by a plan's implementation.
The collection of these characteristics is called a social and economic profile.
However, there is no one-stop-shop for this information. The social and economic state-level investment project team can offer advice and assistance on the best sources of data, and help interpret that data.
Under the SE01 SIP, guidelines for incorporating social and economic considerations into planning were developed. Funded under the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality, these guidelines are targeted at regional bodies.
Compiling regional social and economic profiles: a practical guide for regional NRM bodies in Queensland (PDF, 159 kB)* provides guidance on:
- the social and economic characteristics that may be included in a profile
- the level of importance of these data characteristics for NRM planning
- the current availability of, and links to, possible data sources and explanations for their relevance to NRM.
Queensland Regional Body Information System
QRBIS is database developed especially for regional bodies to help them plan and develop investment strategies.
It includes time-series and census-based data that has been specifically fitted to each regional NRM boundary.
QRBIS is password-protected and limited to use by regional bodies and some government agencies.
To obtain a password, or discuss whether you're eligible to access the database, please email the project leader.
Central Queensland Regional Information System
The Central Queensland Regional Information System provides access to the latest information of an economic, social, geospatial and demographic nature to improve regional planning and implementation.
Many products are available to regional bodies including data protocols, data management standards and training packages to assist in building regional information systems tailored to regional needs.
This project was funded under the SE02 SIP.
National Land and Water Resources Audit
A Natural Heritage Trust initiative to progress the collection and collation of primary data and information related to NRM.
Under the NLWRA, a National Natural Resource Management Monitoring and Evaluation Framework has been developed. The framework provides a set of social and economic indicators useful to NRM.
The NLWRA web site also includes useful reports on social and economic aspects of NRM.
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Last updated 05 January 2009