Maximising the contribution of the land and primary industries sectors to achieve the NSW emissions reduction and net zero targets
Delivering a Roadmap for the NSW land and primary industries sectors to transition to a low-emissions future in which greenhouse gas emissions are reduced and carbon sequestration is enhanced, while maintaining the productivity and sustainability of the sector.
Maximising the contribution of the land and primary industries sectors to achieve the NSW emissions reduction and net zero targets
Informing development of enabling policy and funding programs at state and national levels
Leveraging a group of experts and industry with diverse experience and skills to develop innovative and credible abatement strategies
Identifying feasible abatement options and carbon farming opportunities to industry and government
The Roadmap will identify viable emissions reduction and carbon sequestration pathways and evaluate them in terms of feasible abatement potential and likely rates of adoption. This will involve:
The project will assist the NSW government in meeting its net-zero targets and the Roadmap can be integrated into future state-wide multi-sectoral assessments of net-zero pathways. The Roadmap will indicate to relevant primary industry subsectors where private investment in developing greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies should focus, and provide a basis for peak bodies to develop greenhouse gas emissions targets, if they have not yet done so.
The Roadmap will be an important foundation piece for the Land and Primary Industries Network of the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, to identify future research priorities and areas of focus, and feed into government processes for future funding and program development.
Meeting the NSW emissions reduction targets of 50% reduction by 2030 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will require rapid and widespread adoption of mitigation strategies in all sectors. The NSW primary industries sector has a key role to play in reducing emissions and sequestering carbon to offset emissions from hard-to-abate sectors. To accelerate abatement activities, emissions reduction pathways that can be enabled through industry and government actions need to be identified. While the NSW Net Zero Plan and policy actions such as the ACCU scheme provide a signpost of opportunities, the following gaps remain:
This project aims to fill these knowledge gaps, and develop a Roadmap that sets out a comprehensive set of prioritised actions towards a low emissions future for NSW land and primary industries sectors.
The Roadmap will identify viable emissions reduction and carbon sequestration pathways and evaluate them in terms of feasible abatement potential and likely rates of adoption. This will involve:
The project will assist the NSW government in meeting its net-zero targets and the Roadmap can be integrated into future state-wide multi-sectoral assessments of net-zero pathways. The Roadmap will indicate to relevant primary industry subsectors where private investment in developing greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies should focus, and provide a basis for peak bodies to develop greenhouse gas emissions targets, if they have not yet done so.
The Roadmap will be an important foundation piece for the Land and Primary Industries Network of the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, to identify future research priorities and areas of focus, and feed into government processes for future funding and program development.
The Roadmap will evaluate a range of alternative abatement options applicable to the diverse landscapes of NSW, considering both management and technology strategies. The emissions reduction and carbon sequestration pathways will include:
Input from industry and other stakeholders is critical to devising an effective Roadmap. Climate-KIC Australia is facilitating industry engagement to ensure that the assessment of abatement options are road-tested with industry, that barriers to adoption are accurately discerned, and that recommended actions are effective in unlocking the large potential for mitigation through the land and primary industries sector.
The industry engagement process will support reviewing and stress testing pathways with industry experts and translating industry perspectives within the project team to ensure good integration of industry insights and improve project outcomes.
The Roadmap will evaluate a range of alternative abatement options applicable to the diverse landscapes of NSW, considering both management and technology strategies. The emissions reduction and carbon sequestration pathways will include:
The Emissions Reduction Roadmap project is forming the Stakeholder Reference Group to integrate industry perspectives in abatement adoption pathways. If you would like to learn more or get involved, please contact our team.
As a Project Officer, Nodoka is responsible for supporting stakeholder engagements and the delivery of strategic projects. With experience managing health portfolios and founding a start-up in the Middle East, Nodoka is passionate about facilitating effective intersectoral collaborations that shape a just transition. Nodoka also participates in the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific as a youth advisor and the UTS Sustainability Alliance of Students and Staff as a Co-founder and Vice President.
As Climate-KIC Australia’s Director of Systems Innovation Meredith brings her experience in strategy, design, innovation and facilitation to shape and deliver projects and portfolios for systemic impact. She leverages her experience in consulting, financial services, corporate innovation and a start up to help people and organisations tackle the complexity of climate action.
