Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) is a not-for-profit statutory corporation of the Northern Territory, established in 2003 to encourage learning, socioeconomic development, research, and environmental sustainability in Central Australia. DKA is committed to developing opportunities to build a stronger and more connected desert and remote Australia.
DKA’s purpose:
- Demonstrating the value of desert and remote Australia.
- Connecting people, knowledge and opportunities.
- Looking to the future.
DKA’s focus areas include:
- Renewable Energy
- Desert Leadership
- Digital Innovation
- Desert Research
Featured Activities
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Latest Story
In Pictures: Desert Knowledge Precinct Tour
Sep 07, 2020
desertSMART EcoFair in pictures: the Precinct takes part in Central Australia's premier science and sustainability event.
DKA Stories
Straight Talk: “I was born to do this”
Aug 21, 2020
Codes 4 Life Project Officer Wayne Scrutton shares his journey with the program.
A clean and connected energy future for Alice Springs
Aug 14, 2020
Lessons learnt during the Alice Springs Future Grid project will directly inform Australia's clean energy transition.
DKA Hosts Their Excellencies, General the Honourable David Hurley and Mrs Linda Hurley
Aug 10, 2020
Desert Knowledge Australia was honoured to host His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, at the Desert Knowledge Precinct.