Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative.
Fast facts.
Account ID: AU00090
Registration date: 27 February 2025
Location: Northern Rivers region, NSW
Area: 513.5 ha
Assets: Fauna – Koala Habitat and Koala Population
Method: AfN-METHOD-F-04
Environmental Account Summary: In development
Technical Report: In development
WWF have registered the Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative and are currently in the process of developing an Environmental Account to submit for certification.
About the account.
The WWF Koala Friendly Carbon Pilot 1 is a collaborative effort between WWF-Australia, Climate Friendly, and private landholders in New South Wales Northern Rivers region. Covering five properties across 513.5 hectares, the project will focus on restoring 135.3 hectares of koala habitat and improving the quality of the existing environment. This initiative aims to expand and enhance climate-resilient koala habitats in priority recovery areas, providing a significant boost to local wildlife populations.
The project will also demonstrate how carbon projects with additional environmental benefits can generate income while supporting threatened species like koalas. In particular, it seeks to boost koala populations in the region. To measure success, the project will track both koala habitat and population dynamics across the project sites. Although general vegetation monitoring will be conducted, only koala habitat metrics will factor into the project's overall account. The design of the project ensures both high-confidence monitoring at the property level and broader conclusions at the project scale.
Account location.
About the Account Holder.
For over four decades, WWF-Australia has worked to protect nature’s wonders. Today, its mission goes further - restoring and regenerating the planet for all life.
As Australia’s most trusted environmental organisation, WWF-Australia has a national presence and over one million supporters. It is part of the global WWF Network, which has driven impact for 60 years across 100+ countries.
Working with governments, businesses, and communities, WWF-Australia delivers solutions where nature, wildlife, people, and climate intersect. Its approach integrates scientific expertise, Indigenous-led conservation, and innovative technology to address climate change, habitat loss, and biodiversity decline. With collaboration at its core, WWF-Australia empowers lasting change in Australia and across the Oceanic region.
