A new pilot program will enable farmers who plant native species to generate dual income streams in recognition of the biodiversity and carbon abatement benefits.
The federal and NSW governments today offered individual grants of up to $5 million to support new processing infrastructure for waste plastic, glass, tyres and paper.
Carbon offsets company CO2 Australia has emerged as the biggest winner in round one of Queensland's Land Restoration Fund, receiving $33.63 million out of $91 million awarded.
A global nature and carbon alliance that includes BHP, BP, Chevron and Woodside today suggested the Australian government underpin a new public-private fund investing in regional projects.