Climate Friendly

We grow partnerships and store carbon.     Climate Friendly’s goal is to establish partnerships by 2025 to store 150MT of carbon through their project lifecycles.     We believe in the power of collaboration, knowing we are stronger when we work together.      Join us on our mission to store carbon in the landscape at scale, advancing reconciliation, and making a positive environmental impact. #ClimateFriendly

Updates from Carbon Market Institute (CMI)'s AER Summit in Melbourne! 🌱 In Plenary One, "Net Zero Geopolitics, Pathways and Investment," The Hon. Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority, highlighted the vital role of Australia’s land sector in the transition to Net Zero. Read more below, and stay tuned as we continue meaningful discussions at Australia’s premier business and climate event! #AERSummit2024 #NetZero #ClimateAction

Hear from Dr. Margaret Jewell, Head of Carbon Projects at Climate Friendly, on how a new integrated carbon farming method will help drive the urgent expansion of land-based carbon sequestration in Australia.   Carbon Market Institute (CMI) AER Summit NET ZERO SECTORS: Agriculture and Land panel Wednesday, 2:15PM - 3:00PM.   To help limit warming to 1.5°C, land-based sequestration must increase eightfold alongside industrial decarbonisation. This workshop will look at how policy frameworks can support climate-smart agriculture, reverse deforestation, repair nature, and respect First Nations rights and aspirations, while also restoring healthy, biodiverse ecosystems.    Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9ncuksp  

Climate Friendly’s Co-CEO Skye Glenday is chairing “Plenary Six: Scaling Nature Positive” at Carbon Market Institute (CMI)’s Australasian Emissions Reduction (AER) Summit in Melbourne. Date and time: Wednesday 30th October, 11:00AM - 11:55AM This important discussion aimed at accelerating policy and investment will address the urgent financial shifts needed to support projects that benefit nature, climate change, and First Nations communities. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9ncuksp

Join us for an informative webinar on the plantation forestry method. You’ll hear about the exciting opportunities available for forest owners and landholders. This webinar will provide key insights into the many benefits, pathways and considerations for engaging in carbon projects. When: Wednesday, 6 November  Time: 1:00 – 1:45 PM AEDT  Cost: Free You’ll learn about: - The plantation forestry method  - Assessing suitability for your land or forest  - Pathways for landholders  - Lessons from six years of experience This session is ideal for anyone engaged or interested in plantation forestry carbon projects and how it can benefit your property, existing forest or business. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge. Meet the Speakers: Gavin Livingston, Section Head – Plantations & Environmental Planting  With over a decade of experience in forest management, Gavin is committed to carbon farming and sustainability. Tom Anderson, Project Manager – Plantations & Environmental Planting  Tom focuses on effective land management and partnerships with landowners, with expertise in sustainability auditing. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gzeD6pi9

Meet Benjamin Bills, our Audit Manager! He guides our carbon projects through initial eligibility assessments and due diligence to their first reports to the Clean Energy Regulator.    Ben plays an important role at Climate Friendly, ensuring high integrity outcomes for all our carbon farming projects.  

In this week’s 'My Favourite Tree', Tarni Sanewski shares her admiration for the Grey Mangrove. Known for its resilience and vital role in coastal ecosystems, the Grey Mangrove is crucial for combating climate change, as it sequesters carbon and protects shorelines. 

At the ISDA/AFMA Derivatives Trading Forum, Climate Friendly's Co-CEO, Josh Harris, spoke about how Australia can scale up nature-based carbon sequestration to drive development of the carbon market. The panel discussion included how the Clean Energy Regulator is working to increase data transparency and improve the ANREU registry, AFMA’s efforts to standardise contracts, and the ASX’s initiatives to boost market participation through futures trading.

In What role will carbon markets play in the transition to net zero in Australia? Panelists at the ISDA/AFMA Derivatives Trading Forum in Sydney discussed developments in Australian carbon credit units and the voluntary carbon market and the industry’s efforts to increase standardization and integrity in these markets, with Lindsay Gamble at the Australian Financial Markets Association, Georgina Prasad at the Clean Energy Regulator, John Connor at the Carbon Market Institute (CMI), Karen Webb at ASX and Josh Harris at Climate Friendly.

Once the largest lowland subtropical rainforest in Australia, Big Scrub now covers just 1% of its former extent. Climate Friendly is working to restore this vital ecosystem by supporting private landholders across NSW and Queensland. With more than 275,000 stems planted, representing nearly 200 different tree species, we’re restoring former grazing land back to its natural rainforest glory. Every stem counts in bringing the Big Scrub back to life!