Review of four methods for generating Australian carbon credit units

The Academy was commissioned by the Australian Government's Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to provide an independent review of four methods of generating Australian carbon credit units for the independent review panel members.

This report provides a review of carbon abatement approaches via:

• avoided deforestation
• human-induced regeneration
• landfill gas management
• carbon capture and storage.

It seeks to:

• describe the underlying scientific evidence base of each method
• identify strengths and limitations of each method’s use in an offsets scheme.

Input was sought from the Australian research community, enabled by the convening capability of the Academy and other Australian Learned Academies. Details of individuals who have contributed are available in the report.

On 24 November 2022, the Academy wrote to the independent panel regarding commentary about our review.