Project D3     Issues in Carbon Accounting

Project Leaders:         Dr Chris Mitchell (Email)(bio) & Mr Martin Schutz (Email)

NB: The precise nature of this project is still being discussed within the CRC. The intent is to maintain a flexible component of CRC resources in order to respond to issues arising in carbon accounting.

Issues that may arise include:

• storage of carbon in oil mallee plantings
• storage of carbon in saltbush plantings, or
• assessment of particular biofuel proposals.

The project's goal is to fill the gap between anticipated strategic/applied research and contract consultancy and research. It will have a small steering committee to assist the Project Leaders.

Objectives

• To respond quickly to current and emerging issues in greenhouse accounting by preparing and coordinating initial scoping and feasibility studies
• To coordinate the activities of the wider CRC and external groups in achieving these studies
• To initiate further research on issues arising from the studies.

Strategy

A small steering committee will assess options for activities in this project and assist the Project Leaders in resourcing them. External funding will be sought in many cases.

Outputs

• Issues papers (hardcopy and online) and similar material for rapid dissemination of findings

Outcomes

• A significant rapid response capacity to assess emerging greenhouse accounting issues
• Improved input into ongoing research priorities both within the CRC and elsewhere
• Improved input into negotiations and good practice guidelines

Helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the land through excellence in science