Clean Development Mechanism

UniQuest is currently working with organisations, both in Australia and overseas, to identify, develop and implement carbon management initiatives.

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), established under the Kyoto Protocol, allows developed countries to generate or purchase carbon credits from accreditedprojects in developing countries. Carbon credits earned from CDM projects can be used to offset carbon emissions in developed countries.

The majority of CDM projects involve renewable energy systems however an emerging area which has to date been under-utlised is afforestation and reforestation projects.

UniQuest, together with researchers from The University of Queensland, offer services in creating projects which will generate carbon credits and assist with a firm's carbon offset strategy.

Integrated Landscape Project (ILP)

An ILP can involve up to 12 linked projects and can deliver significant environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits throughout a designated region in a developing country.

ILP's designed by UQ researchers can be incorporated into a broader and integrated CDM scheme. Alternatively, our ILP team can design, implement and project-manage as needed.

Inter-related CDMs are intended to spread risk, which can be beneficial in the event of under-performing CDMs within an offset portfolio. Economies of scale can also be experienced when CDMs are complementary to other carbon-aligned activities.

ILP's can be effective mechanisms to provide employment and skills-based training to local and Indigenous people and communities in ares designated for ILP implementation.

In designing inter-related ILPs, UniQuest and the ILP team can:

• Review project designs
• Validate project assumptions
• Develop implementation plans
• Advise on permit and approval applications

Carbon Management Workshops

Education and professional training on a range of carbon management topics and disciplines is available to companies and industry associations. UniQuest, together with researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ), offer workshops to organisations and industry bodies to inform and upskill executives and board members on a variety of carbon management initiatives and advise on carbon offset strategies.

Workshop content is comprehensive and delivered in an interactive manner to maximise discussions and critical analysis. Topics cover many aspects of carbon generation, its management, abatement strategies, financing and offsets. Modules are delivered by UQ academics who are leading researchers in these disciplines.

Modules can be customised according to the existing knowledge of participants and to reflect their objectives and needs. They are available in half day, 1 and 3 day intensive executive training courses.

These workshops are delivered through the Sustainable Management Alliance in Research and Training (SMART), and initiative of UQ. SMART brings together Australia's leading researchers and business organisations to inform and enhance innovative research in areas such as corporate sustainability, energy, carbon management and land use change.

Visit carbonlab.net for more information and to review additional information on the following course modules:

For more information, please contact Simon Harrison, Business Development Manager, Consulting and Research on 0439 747 393 or email s.harrison@uniquest.com.au