Guides & support

Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years and are uniquely positioned to lead nature repair and environmental market projects.

Use these resources to find out more about environmental markets. 

Connect with these First Nations led organisations to find out more and see what other people are doing. 

Indigenous Country and Biodiversity Alliance (ICBA)

ICBA is a national group that helps Indigenous communities lead the way in caring for Australia’s biodiversity. They make sure Indigenous people benefit from new opportunities like nature markets, while protecting culture and Country. www.icballiance.org

Indigenous Carbon Industry Network (ICIN)

ICIN supports Indigenous-led carbon farming projects in Australia. They help communities earn income through activities like savanna fire management while protecting culture and the environment. icin.org.au

Aboriginal Carbon Foundation (AbCF) 

ABCF is a 100% Aboriginal owned not-for-profit established in 2010 to create economic independence for First Nations peoples through a variety of innovative solutions, including carbon farming opportunities and cultural fire credits. www.abcfoundation.org.au

Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA)

IDA brings together Indigenous ranger groups that look after desert Country across Australia. They help protect wildlife, manage fire, and keep the desert healthy. They also provide training, share knowledge between ranger teams, and help communities access funding and opportunities. indigenousdesertalliance.com

North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance Ltd (NAILSMA)

NAILSMA helps Indigenous communities in northern Australia manage land and sea. They work on projects like fire management, controlling pests, carbon farming and biodiversity projects. nailsma.org.au

cover image of environmental market companion reader

Environmental Markets Companion Reader

A guide to First Nations contribution to the environmental markets sector

Acknowledgement of Country

In all of the ILSC’s activities we pay our respect to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and skies on which we live and work. We honour the resilience and continuing connection to Country, culture, and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. We recognise the decisions we make today will impact the lives of generations to come.