Indigenous natural capital - Carbon & biodiversity
Restore Country and participatein the carbon market
Carbon projects are opening doors for Country, culture and community
Carbon farming can be a powerful way to care for Country, earn additional income, and create jobs for your mob. Getting started can feel overwhelming, with numerous rules, paperwork, and decisions to make, not to mention where to start and who to trust.
A partner that makes sure benefits go back to your mob and Country
- Make informed decisions with clear, independent advice tailored to your Country and community goals
- Create income and jobs through carbon farming that strengthens your project and keeps benefits close to home
- Lead a carbon project driven by your community, with support that keeps you in control from beginning to end
- Sell your ACCUs at fair value with support from a licensed team who knows the market and finds the right buyer
Delivering results for Indigenous ACCU projects
Indigenous ACCUs traded
price premium realised over market average
funnelled back to Indigenous communities
What you'll get
Work with people who walk alongside you
Gain access to more information about your Country to make the right decisions about what works, what's possible, and what's the value.
What works
See if a carbon or biodiversity project is right for your Country. Get started by planning it, setting it up and keep it running strong from start to finish.
What's possible
Find out how your project can bring income to your mob and meet the regulatory requirements. Gain clear advice on how the carbon market works, and what your project could earn in the near and far future.
What's the value
Know how your work supports Country and your mob. Access simple tools to measure outcomes, track biodiversity, and report results in a clear and verified way.
Confident choices for your mob
Know what’s involved and make decisions with clear, honest advice based on our experience. We explain the risks and the rewards, so nothing is hidden and you always know where you stand.
Trusted by other Indigenous communities
Be supported by a team with hands-on experience working alongside Indigenous groups on savanna burning projects, and helping Indigenous Corporations and Councils grow long-term value for their communities through go-to-market strategies.
Licensed expertise that keeps income with your mob
Sell your credits with confidence, knowing every dollar stays with your community. Get fair access to the market without losing income to commissions. With clear support and a licensed partner, you stay in control and benefit fully from your project.
What's the advantage
Real benefits for your Community
Working with the right people should make things easier, not harder. Good advice, clear steps, and a focus on what matters most to build a project that brings long-term value to your mob.
Why us
Working together, with respect for Country
Carbon projects have not always delivered fair outcomes or lasting value for communities. Gondwana Carbon was founded to help set a higher standard by building strong, transparent projects that prioritise fairness and trust.
We work in partnership with Traditional Owners to develop carbon projects that respect Country, culture and community.
Work directly with technical experts
Every project is shaped around the needs of Country and community, with our senior experts involved from day one. We respond quickly, adapt to your needs, and focus on what will deliver real results for your situation.
Experienced, licensed, and ready to help
We’re small by design with deep experience and a strong network. As a licensed Australian Financial Services (AFSL) provider, we’re authorised to give advice on and trade ACCUs. We support you through every stage of the project, from land assessment to carbon estimates and delivery.
Community comes first
When your project generates ACCUs, 100% of the revenue goes back to your community. Your land, community-led, your benefit. That’s how it should be, and that’s how we work.
Focus on transparency
We explain everything up front, in plain language. Our contracts are transparent, with no hidden fees or fine print.
Our work with Indigenous communities
Batavia Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
Since 2023, Gondwana Carbon has served as the agent for the Batavia Savanna Burning Project, assisting in the development and management of their carbon project.
The starting point
Indigenous communities across the Cape York region have long led the way in caring for Country through sustainable fire management. As they continue to build on this deep cultural knowledge, many are also seeking economic independence through carbon projects that align with their values and priorities.
However, operating and scaling these projects come with complex regulatory requirements and evolving carbon market conditions. Batavia Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (BTOAC) did not just need technical assistance, but a partner who understood Indigenous governance, cultural protocols, and the regulatory landscape, and who could offer a relationship based on fairness, respect and shared goals.
Practical support where it's needed
To meet BTOAC’s needs, our support is focused on helping with the parts of the project that need outside knowledge:
All technical compliance and regulatory requirements are managed, allowing the community to focus on caring for Country and leading their work.
- Guidance is provided to support method implementation and refinement.
- Access to premium carbon markets is supported, with higher returns flowing directly to the Traditional Owners.
Planning and strategy advice is ongoing, helping to strengthen both technical and financial sustainability over time.
Funding applications are prepared in line with community priorities, supporting growth and adaptation as the project evolves.
At the heart of it all is a fair, respectful partnership, built on listening, trust, and long-term commitment.
Overview of project achievements and impact
area under conservation
average annual ACCUs
reduction in late fires
permanent rangers
office staff
community members trained in ranger skills
days spent on Country per annum
Our work with Indigenous communities
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council
Kowanyama Traditional Owners engaged us to assess the risks and opportunities of the new upcoming Savanna Fire Management method, enabling them to make an informed funding decision that supports both cultural and economic outcomes.
The starting point
Kowanyama has been operating a successful Savanna Fire Management (SFM) project. With a new SFM method set to be released in 2025, the Traditional Owners were seeking support to understand how the updated method might impact their project. At this point, they had not received any government guidance or support.
To explore a transition to the new method, the Traditional Owners were considering applying for funding through the Land Restoration Fund (LRF). Accessing this funding required a detailed market and risk assessment of the opportunity, but the new method presented many uncertainties for the community.
Guiding informed decision making
To support Kowanyama, we conducted a comprehensive assessment of potential business opportunities and associated risks. This included a detailed financial analysis of the projected benefits of transitioning to the new method, with consideration of available LRF funding. We ensured they had a clear, well-rounded understanding of the implications, enabling them to make an informed and confident decision.
The path forward
Following the assessment, Kowanyama is now actively exploring a transition to the new 2025 method. Early projections indicate that this shift could generate an additional xxx ACCUs per year for the Traditional Owner group.
The proposed approach also meets all key requirements of the LRF grant, positioning the organisation well to pursue funding that supports both economic and cultural outcomes.
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New or existing project, we’re here to help you grow income and care for Country
Get in touch to see what your land could earn through carbon farming.