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  • Carbon News Number 5 has been released see it here.
  • Discussion on soil carbon has gained momentum, read our thoughts here.

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The Carbon Farming Group is an independent not for profit organisation which provides information to the rural sector on climate change. This website aims to provide an overview of the current issues.

Copenhagen Accord

While no Kyoto-style protocols were possible, delegates (including NZ) at the conference agreed on an accord.  This accord is not legally binding but indicates a way forward for future discussions and actions. 

Below is a summary of the Copenhagen accord:

  1. Climate change is the greatest challenge we currently face.

  2. Actions to reach the peak of global emissions are very important.

  3. International cooperation is necessary to enhance adaptation to adverse impacts of climate change.

  4. Annex 1 countries (including New Zealand) need to submit 2020 emission targets to the UNFCCC by January 31st 2010.

  5. Non Annex one (developing) countries need to submit list of mitigation actions by January 31st 2010.

  6. Agreed to provide positive incentives to reducing emissions through new forest plantings and reduced deforestation of existing forests.

  7. International markets should help incentivise developing countries to continue to develop on a low emission pathway.

  8. Assist developing countries to adopt mitigation and adaptation activities through a Copenhagen Green Climate Fund.  The aim of this fund is to mobilise around USD 100billion a year by 2020.

 

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Emissions Trading Scheme

Emissions Trading SchemeThe Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been developed to meet New Zealand's commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. All New Zealanders will be affected by the ETS. This will generally be in the form of increased fuel and power costs, but for some it could mean accounting for direct emissions such as methane from sheep and cows.

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Calculators

ETS calculatorsThe Carbon Farming Group has developed simple ETS calculators to enable assessment of potential liabilities and opportunities. There are calculators for:

  • Farm
  • Forestry
  • Other Emissions

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Kyoto & Climate Change

Kyoto & Climate ChangeScience indicating human induced climate change has resulted in the development of the Kyoto Protocol. The Kyoto Protocol has binding commitments for signatory countries (such as New Zealand), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2012. It is estimated that New Zealand will require 45.5 million carbon credits by the end of 2012.

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