We’re developing an ACCU Scheme method to
reduce emissions by managing introduced hooved animals (ungulates) in wetlands


We welcome your feedback on our method draft. To participate:

  1. Download the method draft below.
  2. (optionally) Watch a webinar from the proponent team (coming soon!), and read more about the method development timeline.
  3. Submit your feedback using the form below, or email us directly.

Feedback must be submitted by COB Friday 11 July.

We will upload further documents over the coming weeks.
Please contact us if you need support to engage in the feedback process, for example, alternative document formats.


Timeline

Nov 2024: method EOI prioritised for development

Dec 2024 – Apr 2025: method draft developed in consultation with technical working groups

May 2025: method draft reviewed by working groups and federal government

Jun–Jul 2025: revised method draft available for stakeholder feedback

Aug 2025: stakeholder feedback reviewed and incorporated into final method draft

Oct 2025: final method draft delivered to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee


Proponent team

This method is being co-developed by the Northern Australian Indigenous Land Management Alliance (NAILSMA) and The University of Queensland (UQ). We’re working in collaboration with Indigenous peak bodies, local, state and federal governments, NGOs and industry organisations. The lead co-proponents are:

Prof. Catherine Lovelock
Prof. Catherine Lovelock (UQ)
email Cath
Dr Justin Perry
Dr Justin Perry (NAILSMA)
email Justin


CC BY 4.0 — June 2025 — Northern Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance and The University of Queensland. By accessing this website, you acknowledge that the information contained within (including and particularly the method draft document) is subject to change at any time and should not be relied on for any purpose. We accept no liability for decisions made on the basis of information contained within.