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Carbon Conversation: Climate Election & Budget Analysis – Register Now With a federal election on the horizon and the Federal Budget approaching, climate policy and business certainty are in focus. Join CMI’s Carbon Conversation on 28 March (12–1 PM AEDT) as experts explore CMI’s Election Priorities policy document and provide key insights on the Federal Budget and its implications for climate and carbon markets. This session will break down what’s needed for strong, investment-ready policies to accelerate Australia’s climate transition. Hear from: 🔸 Alison Reeve, Energy & Climate Change Deputy Program Director, Grattan Institute 🔸 Warrick Jordan, Policy Specialist, Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation 🔸 Raphael Wood, Co-Managing Director, Silva Capital & CMI Board Director 🔸 John Connor, CEO, CMI (Moderator) Don’t miss this critical discussion. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gCqhKVca #ClimatePolicy #ClimateAction #NetZero #NetNegative #Decarbonisation #CarbonMarkets #FederalBudget #Budget2025 #Election2025 #AusPol

What to Expect at the 9th Carbon Farming Industry Forum 🌿    We are bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators in a beautiful regional setting, supporting local communities and businesses while tackling the challenges and opportunities shaping carbon and nature markets today.   This year’s program is designed for big conversations and practical insights, covering policy updates, investment strategies, high-integrity carbon markets, and on-the-ground innovations.   What to look forward to:  ✔ Engaging discussions on the future of carbon and nature markets.  ✔ Diverse perspectives from policymakers, farmers, and industry leaders.  ✔ Interactive sessions including panels, workshops, and town halls.  ✔ Real-world insights with site visits to active carbon projects.   🔗 Registration here: https://lnkd.in/gkvq2r_c 🌏 Program here: https://lnkd.in/gteMr3rh #CarbonFarming #NetZero #NetNetgative #NatureMarkets #ClimateAction  #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #ClimateLeadership

🌱 Navigating Carbon Markets with Confidence: Pollinate Webinar Series With Article 6 now in place, new opportunities are emerging for global voluntary carbon markets. As countries and organizations establish the necessary infrastructure, this series will provide key insights into early implementation, policy best practices, and investment strategies. Starting today, Pollination is hosting a webinar series where industry leaders will share practical guidance and real-world examples from governments and corporates leading the way. 📅 Register for both webinars below! #CarbonMarkets #NetZero #NetNegative #ClimateFinance #Sustainability #Article6

Carbon Markets: A New Era 🌏 Join Norton Rose Fulbright at Climate Action Week Sydney this Thursday for an insightful discussion on the evolving carbon market landscape, covering key trends, regulatory shifts, and emerging opportunities. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWpjhbSy #CarbonMarkets #ClimateActionWeek #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation

💡 Let’s talk about gender equality in climate and carbon markets   This upcoming International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting a crucial truth: Equity isn’t a separate challenge - it’s a critical part of the solution to climate change.   🌍 A #just and #effective transition to net zero depends on inclusive leadership, diverse decision-making, and equal access to opportunities in climate finance and carbon markets.   Women remain underrepresented, yet their leadership, innovation, and expertise are proven to drive stronger, fairer, and more sustainable climate solutions.   📖 Explore key resources behind this discussion: → Women's Environmental Leadership Australia: Gender, Climate & Environmental Justice in Australia https://lnkd.in/gibRqSde → UN-REDD Programme: Women’s Voices in Voluntary Carbon Markets https://lnkd.in/g72xSj5n → CGAP: Gender-Inclusive Climate Finance https://lnkd.in/gnZmbfeh → The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM): Women’s Role in the High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Market https://lnkd.in/dh72Cqaw → Reuters: Women as Custodians of Nature in Carbon Markets https://lnkd.in/gvpTbA4A → The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance: Why Gender-Responsive Climate Finance is Essential https://lnkd.in/g7smXuFd   #IWD2025 #ClimateAction #GenderEquity #JustTransition #CarbonMarkets #WomenInLeadership #Sustainability #NetZero #NetNegative #ClimateJustice #ClimateCrisis #AccelerateAction #MarchForward

💡 Driving Best Practice in Australia's Carbon Market Join us at the 9th Carbon Farming Industry Forum for a crucial discussion on the evolving compliance frameworks, education initiatives, and regulatory mechanisms shaping the ACCU Scheme. This Day One session will feature industry leaders diving into how market architecture and regulation are driving trust and credibility in carbon markets. 🎤 Speakers: Samuel Dawes, Director, Integrity and Compliance, ACI Code of Conduct Dr. Karen Hussey, Chair, Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee Carl Binning, Executive General Manager, Clean Energy Regulator Moderated by John Connor 📅 7-8 May 2025 (Site visits: 6 May) 📍 Lennox Head, NSW Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the evolving frameworks supporting carbon markets and emissions reductions. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dRAZ-8h9 #CarbonFarming #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ACCU #Integrity #BestPractice #CarbonMarketInstitute

📢 Historic Milestone for First Nations-Led Carbon Farming in Fiji! 🌏🌿 The First Nations Fiji Resources Foundation has successfully completed its first extensive community consultations with the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation, marking a major step forward for the voluntary carbon industry in Fiji! With over 500 participants from across multiple provinces, these groundbreaking consultations have paved the way for a First Nations-led carbon farming initiative, ensuring cultural values, sustainability, and self-determination remain at the heart of carbon projects. 🔹 A key outcome? The creation of a Public Registry, set to launch in late 2025, reinforcing Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) and transparency in the sector. 🔹 Community-led discussions emphasised economic empowerment, environmental stewardship, and First Nations leadership in shaping Fiji’s carbon future. “This is an exciting step forward for First Nations leadership in the South Pacific,” said Rowan Foley, CEO of the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation. 👏 A huge thank you to the Fijian Government, Traditional Landowners, Elders, Chiefs, and community members who contributed to this historic moment. Together, we are ensuring long-term sustainability, integrity, and prosperity for First Nations communities. Read the full Media Release here: https://lnkd.in/gDjZyvi2 #FirstNationsLeadership #CarbonFarming #Sustainability #Fiji #AboriginalCarbonFoundation #SelfDetermination #LandStewardship #TradeFiji Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Carbon Market Institute (CMI) Fiji Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Fiji Consulate General & Trade Commission - Australia & New Zealand

The "Carbon for Nature" report, jointly developed by the Carbon Market Institute (CMI) and NRM Regions Australia, has officially been released. This detailed report explores the key opportunities, challenges, and policy actions needed to harness carbon farming investments for delivering greater environmental benefits.  The report showcases our work in partnership with WWF-Australia and land managers through our Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative. So far, this pilot program is regenerating more than 600 hectares of biodiverse habitat across privately owned land in northern NSW. For more information on our Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative and further details from the report, read here: https://lnkd.in/gSQ_v7d4 

Workshop: Carbon Value and Market Finance Carbon markets are a critical tool in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At the core of this effort is the concept of carbon value - the economic worth of efforts to mitigate GHG gases. Savanna fire management projects offer much greater value that just mitigating GHG emissions. Carbon market finance refers to the mechanisms, investments, and financial instruments that drive the buying and selling of carbon credits or offsets for GHG emissions in both voluntary and compliance markets. Speakers: 👉 Kamaljit K Sangha, Associate Professor, Charles Darwin University 👉 Agneta Puhakka, Director, Commodities, Trade & Carbon, Institutional Banking & Markets, Commonwealth Bank 👉 Melissa Sinclair, General Manager, APN Cape York Facilitator: 👉 Ella Rudland, Environmental Markets and Policy Manager, Kimberley Land Council

Missed the Webinar? Catch the Conversation on Carbon & Nature! 🌿   Following the launch of the Carbon for Nature report, our discussions have been recorded in a special episode of CMI’s Carbon Conversations podcast - diving into the opportunities, challenges, and policy shifts needed to align carbon farming with biodiversity restoration. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast recording here: https://lnkd.in/gc52hT3s   Hear from: Dr. Kate Andrews – CEO, NRM Regions Australia Tanya Pritchard – Landscape Restoration & Protection, WWF John Connor – CEO, Carbon Market Institute (CMI) Market Institute Dr. John Binda Reid – Project Coordinator, Gawler Ranges Aboriginal Corporation   Gain insights into how carbon markets can drive stronger nature outcomes, enhance investor confidence, and shape the future of biodiversity finance. #NaturePositive #CarbonMarkets #Biodiversity #SustainableInvestment #ClimateAction #NetZero #NetNegative #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateLeadership #Podcast