Unpacking Cassowary Credits Webinar

Eco-Markets Australia presents a webinar marking the start of independent administration of Cassowary Credits, on the United Nations’ International Day for Biological Diversity – 22nd May 2025.

Unpacking how the Cassowary Credits Wet Tropics Rainforest Recovery program works, who’s involved, update on stacking with ACCU projects, and what’s next for this important new program supporting nature restoration. Hearing directly from those involved in the program’s development and delivery, followed by a live panel Q&A.

Webinar Speakers & Agenda:

Maree Adshead – CEO, Eco-Markets Australia:
Webinar Facilitator

Amy Basnett – Head of Programs – Environmental Markets & Standards, Eco-Markets Australia:
An overview of the Cassowary Credits framework, including the role of the independent administrator, the end-to-end participation process, from registration through to credit issuance, and how Cassowary Credits projects support stacking with ACCU projects.

Bob Speirs – Chair, Technical Advisory Committee, Eco-Markets Australia:
Why technical oversight and integrity matter, and how the Technical Advisory Committee supports robust, credible standards.

Bronwyn Robertson – Project Leader, Terrain NRM:
Insights into the development of the Cassowary Credits Standard and a closer look at the Rainforest Replanting Methodology.

Amber Kellett – Sustainability Education Officer, Cassowary Coast Regional Council:
A live case study: Launching the first stacked ACCU and Cassowary Credits project on the ground.

Concluding in a panel Q&A with webinar speakers, joined by Cath Moran, lead author of the Rainforest Replanting methodology.