Carbon on Country partnerships EOI

The Carbon on Country initiative will support NSW Aboriginal organisations to own and manage carbon projects that deliver cultural, environmental, economic and social outcomes alongside carbon abatement.

The initiative aims to:

• Support NSW Aboriginal organisations to successfully own and manage environmental planting projects under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme
• Deliver carbon abatement alongside co-benefits including cultural, environmental, economic and social outcomes;
• Use a co-design process to ensure projects align with community needs and aspirations
• Provide financial, legal, governance and technical support to enable informed decision-making
• Ensure the principles of Free Prior and Informed Consent and rights to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property are upheld;
• Create a NSW Aboriginal-led Community of Practice that addresses risks, challenges, benefits and support required for successful participation in the ACCU Scheme
• Develop information products such as fact sheets, case studies and online information sessions to share knowledge
• Inform future carbon focused initiatives for Aboriginal landholders across NSW and identify support for broader Aboriginal participation in Australian carbon markets.