Pastoral Partners Australia (PPA) was proud to participate in the 9th Carbon Farming Industry Forum, held this month and hosted by the Carbon Market Institute (CMI) — Australia’s peak industry body for carbon market participants.
The forum brought together a diverse mix of government, industry leaders, investors, landholders, and technical experts, all working to advance the carbon sector and support nature-based climate solutions across the country.
Our General Manager Finance, Clare Chan, was invited to speak on a panel discussion titled Scaling Carbon for Nature Investment, alongside leaders from Deloitte, Pollination, and Silvia Capital. The session explored how both government regulation and voluntary private sector action are crucial in closing the estimated USD600 billion global funding gaps for nature-based solutions (NbS). It focused on demand drivers within the Australian carbon market and how mechanisms like the ACCU (Australian Carbon Credit Unit) Scheme can be more effectively leveraged to deliver long-term environmental and financial returns.
As a panellist, Clare shared PPA’s perspective as both a pastoral operator and an active participant in carbon markets. Drawing from on-ground experience managing large-scale livestock operations and integrated carbon projects, Clare offered practical insights into what’s working in the field, the barriers to investment, and the importance of aligning financial models with landholder realities. She also answered questions from attendees on how carbon farming is evolving, particularly in relation to biodiversity co-benefits, project integrity, and long-term viability.
PPA’s involvement in the forum reflects its commitment to being at the forefront of sustainable land management and carbon innovation. By engaging with industry peers and policy leaders, PPA aim to help shape a carbon market that delivers real benefits to producers, the environment, and rural communities. Events like this are vital in building the trust, collaboration, and momentum needed to ensure carbon farming continues to be a practical and profitable pathway for Australian agriculture.
