Partnering with the bush to combat climate change
Source: Queensland. Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability. Media Release
“Unlocking the potential for landholders to earn income from the carbon market is one of several State Government initiatives to help Queensland prepare for climate change and a lower carbon economy. Climate Change and Sustainability Minister Kate Jones and Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland Minister Tim Mulherin said the Bligh Government’s climate change strategy contained a targeted package of initiatives designed to help farmers manage rising costs, save energy and water and participate in carbon markets. ClimateQ includes $11.3 million in targeted measures for the primary industries sector designed to help farmers tackle climate change and embrace emerging industry opportunities,” Ms Jones said.”