The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the creation of a biodiversity certificates scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scheme recognises landholders who restore or manage local habitat and grants them biodiversity certificates which can then be sold to other parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will operate in a similar way to our current carbon crediting legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scheme will make it easier for businesses, organisations and individuals to invest in landscape restoration and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As companies look to invest in carbon offsetting projects like tree planting, we need to make sure there is a path for farmers and the environment to benefit.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We need to protect waterways, provide habitat for native species, reduce erosion, protect topsoil, improve drought resilience and create shelter for livestock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A biodiversity market will also promote management of existing, remnant vegetation that provides habitat for native species.
As the recent State of the Environment report found, Australia\u2019s environment is poor and deteriorating and government cannot foot the bill alone.
The markets for biodiversity and carbon credits will operate in parallel, both regulated by the Clean Energy Regulator.\u202f
Over coming months we will be consulting widely on the detailed rules for scheme \u2013 for example the rules on how biodiversity benefits should be measured and verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs we move toward net zero, we are creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity \u2013 not just to protect Australia\u2019s natural environment but to kickstart a nationwide restoration.
\u201cOur market will be open to all land managers \u2013 whether they\u2019re farmers, people interested in conservation or Indigenous land managers.
\u201cThis is a chance to support farmers using their knowledge and expertise in a way that benefits us all – a chance to shape a better future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe want carbon planting projects to deliver broader benefits for the environment. We can provide habitat for threatened species while also helping to address climate change.
\u201cBusinesses and philanthropic organisations are looking to invest in projects to protect and restore nature. We need to make this easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRepairing nature is good for productivity. Reducing erosion, protecting topsoil and providing shelter for livestock \u2013 it\u2019s all good for business.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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