Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation Indigenous Protected Area Launch
On the 22 of October ICIN were invited by Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation (ASRAC) to celebrate the momentous Arafura Swamp Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) ceremony. ICIN travelled to Djakarlawirrka (Army Crossing) near the community of Ramingining in Arnhem Land. The new Arafura Swamp IPA contributes 1.3 million hectares of land and sea Country over which Yolngu, Bininji and Rembarrnga people hold inalienable freehold rights under the Commonwealth Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act (1976).
The dedication of Arafura Swamp IPA management is shared with existing IPA’s and overlapping regions, honoring complex and interconnected traditional land management and caring for Country responsibilities. ICIN are honored to have been a part of this historic and heartwarming event and thank ASARC for their invitation and congratulate them on this significant milestone.
Biodiversity Conference 2025; Nature Positive
Cissy Gore-Birch recently presented at the biodiversity conference, her speech titled 'Learnings from the Carbon Market relevant to Nature Repair', was delivered to 1200 people at the University Club of Western Australia in Boorloo.
Cissy also sat on the Indigenous panel 'The good and bad in Indigenous stewardship'. Thank you for representing and advocating for the Network Cissy.
You can read more about her speech and the panel below.
2025 Savanna Fire Forum and National Indigenous Carbon Forum Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the 2026 Savanna Fire Forum and National Indigenous Carbon Forum are on sale. ICIN is excited to host these two events together over three days to celebrate achievements, support knowledge sharing and drive partnerships and collaboration.
More than 100 tickets have already been sold, make sure you don't miss out.
Come and help shape the Indigenous Carbon Industry, grab your tickets below.
ICIN Savanna Fire Management Methods Submission
ICIN hosted five workshops both online and in person to collect responses from ICIN members and other Indigenous organisations about the two new Savanna Fire Management (Emissions Avoidance) and (Emissions Avoidance plus Sequestration) methods.
Based on the feedback received in these workshops ICIN completed a submission to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee; with nine recommendations to support the methods being more accessible for Network members.
Thank you to all those who informed the submission.
Savanna Fire Forum - EOIs Still Open
The 8th Savanna Fire Forum (24-25 February, 2026) and 2nd the National Indigenous Carbon Forum (26 February 2026) are taking shape, and we want Members to get involved. You can join the forum Working Group by emailing Amy at [email protected] or submit an expression of interest to present in the program below.
Call for Sponsorships
ICIN depends on generous sponsorships to bring the Savanna Fire Forum and National Indigenous Carbon Forum to life. We are still actively looking for sponsors to support the delivery of the 2026 events.
If your organisation is interested in sponsoring or if you know another organisation that might be interested in supporting this amazing industry, please reach out to Tyron at the below email.
Contact: [email protected]
COP 30 2025 Update
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), held in Belem, Brazil begins this week. ICIN will be showcasing the Indigenous carbon industry and our members in a video, to be played in an event the Australia Pavillion at the event.
ICIN will be sharing any updates from COP30 with a view to support engagement in COP31.
ICINs 4th Annual General Meeting Next Month in Gulkula
The Network will have its 4th annual general meeting in Gulkula, East Arnhem Land in early December. ICIN is grateful to our hosts, the Gumatj clan for enabling this meeting to occur on country.
We look forward to seeing everyone and will share further updates after the meeting.
Consultations Open for Discussion Paper: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Consultations are open on a discussion paper to help shape a national statement on First Nations in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The purpose of the paper is to get more views on the opportunities and barriers affecting the participation of First Nations peoples and businesses across the sector.
Written submissions are due on the 12th of December. You can find more information about the consultations below.
Indigenous Carbon Industry Network Presenting at Territory Natural Resource Management Conference
The Network is excited to be presenting at the upcoming Territory Natural Resource Management Conference. Our session will provide an introduction to Carbon Farming for Indigenous organisations and individuals to support knowledge sharing in the sector. You can review the full workshop below. ICIN will also host a booth at the conference, if you're attending drop by and say hello.
Upcoming Events
See our upcoming events on our below calendar, if you would like an event added to The ICIN calendar please reach out to Tyron at [email protected]
Kind regards,
The ICIN Team
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