Nature-based markets for carbon and biodiversity are opening opportunities for profitable and sustainable farming now and into the future. But these markets are just one factor to consider when thinking about your farm’s future in the wider landscape.

Two landcare networks have been considering their landscape futures for the Heytesbury District and Kiewa-Wodonga districts. Learn how the New Future’s process has helped them explore a range of partnerships, pools of capital and local leadership to help plan and shape the future of their landscapes.

Join experts and landcarers to explore the opportunities the future could hold for low emissions or sustainable food and fiber on farm and across landscapes.

Experts

Dr Michael Vardon is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University. He is a world-leading researcher and practitioner of natural capital and ecosystem services accounting, specialising in applying it to decision-making in the public and private sectors. His knowledge spans the collection of basic data, account compilation, analysis, indicators, and key policy areas such as biodiversity conservation and water management. He has developed and implemented accounting in more than 30 countries.

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