Invitation: Emissions Reduction Fund briefings Cairns & Laura 15th - 17th September
15/09/2015
Invitation: Emissions Reduction Fund briefings Cairns & Laura 15th - 17th September
Good Morning,
We are pleased to invite you to a briefing session on the opportunities available under the $2.55 billion Emissions Reduction Fund (the Fund).
The briefings will be presented by staff from the Commonwealth Department of the Environment. They are a chance for you to explore how you could participate in the Fund, ask questions, and discuss issues specific to your sector. This is also an opportunity for you to make key industry and government contacts for dealing with the Fund in the future.
There are multiple sessions over three days in Cairns and Laura so please choose the session most applicable to you. You can also view the schedule as a table in the attachment. Please RSVP with which session/s you plan to attend to email/briony.papps)(environment.gov.au as soon as possible or call 02 6159 7237 if you have any questions. Your RSVP will help us plan the event including catering and is appreciated.
Cairns
Tuesday 15th September
Session 1: Introduction to the Fund for landholders Introductory workshop exploring different land based opportunities for Emissions Reduction Fund projects with a focus on savanna burning. This session will place particular emphasis on Indigenous participation in the Fund. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Time: 9am – 3pm Venue: Trinity Room Holiday Inn (formerly known as Mercure, Cairns Harbourside) 209-217 The Esplanade Cairns QLD 4870 (Entry via Lake Street)
Wednesday 16th September
Session 1: Introduction to the Fund for industry and government Introductory briefings exploring the Emissions Reduction Fund, including how to participate, types of projects for industry and auction and contracts. Tea/coffee provided.
Time: 9am – 11am Venue: Harbourside Room Holiday Inn (formerly known as Mercure, Cairns Harbourside) 209-217 The Esplanade Cairns QLD 4870 (Entry via Lake Street)
Session 2: Savanna burning methods (technical) Technical workshop on the existing savanna emissions abatement methods and the proposed savanna sequestration methodology for the high rainfall zone. Discussions will focus on the science and implementation of methods, including using the Savanna Burning Abatement Tool (SavBAT) for estimating project carbon abatement. Tea/coffee and lunch provided.
Time: 9am – 3pm Venue: Trinity Room Holiday Inn (formerly known as Mercure, Cairns Harbourside) 209-217 The Esplanade Cairns QLD 4870 (Entry via Lake Street)
Laura
Thursday 17th September
Session 1: Opportunities for landholders Introductory workshop exploring the Emissions Reduction Fund and opportunities for landholders, including herd management and savanna burning. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Time: 1pm - 4pm Venue: Laura Rodeo Grounds
Cheers, Briony Papps Policy Officer Emissions Reduction Fund Division Department of the Environment T 02 6159 7237 email/briony.papps)(environment.gov.au
