West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement Project Kayleen Ewin ConocoPhillips VP Sustainable Development, Communication & External Affairs Dr Jeremy Russell-Smith, Darwin Centre for Bushfire Research, Charles Darwin University Image courtesy David Handcock SEAAOC, 27 August 2015
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Presentation Outline Savanna burning program overview and Darwin LNG involvement Environmental, community and cultural basis of fire management Program scientific methodology and emissions reduction outcomes A sustainable future for the program 3 SEAAOC 2015
Setting The Scene Committed to sustainability in how we conduct our core business We pride ourselves on Accountability + Performance Promote economic growth, healthy environments and vibrant communities where we operate Original Darwin LNG environmental licence condition included offsets Design phase strategy to minimise our environmental impact Investigated options such as forestry, pastoral de-stocking and geo-sequestration 4 SEAAOC 2015
Setting The Scene Darwin LNG selected WALFA program Strategic fire management Collaborative program led by local Indigenous ranger groups Administrative support from NT Bushfires Scientifically supported by Charles Darwin University Benefits beyond fire management Employment, economic, social and cultural 5 SEAAOC 2015
WALFA Program Fast Facts SEAAOC 2015
Dr Jeremy Russell-Smith Darwin Centre for Bushfire Research Charles Darwin University Image courtesy David Handcock
8 Fire Frequency 1997 2011
Fire Frequency 2000 2011, Derived From MODIS Imagery Early dry season Late dry season
NT Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990 2012 GHG emissions MTonnes 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 Savanna burning Total Mean = 37.6% 0 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year
Controlled Burn
Uncontrolled Burn
Damage From Uncontrolled Burn
GHG Accounting
WALFA Area 28,000 km2 WALFA
Project Planning
Protection of Cultural Assets
Aerial Fire Management
Contrasting Burnt Areas - September 2014 KAKADU NP WALFA
WALFA Program a) Seasonality of burning b) GHG Emissions Source: Frontiers in Ecology & Environment (2013) 11: e55 e63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/120251
WALFA Employment Outcomes 2011-2014 25000 450 400 Employment hours 20000 15000 10000 350 300 250 200 150 People employed 5000 hours of employment people employed 100 50 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 0
Current Savanna Burning Projects Carbon credits earned from savanna burning projects, as at March 2015 Note: 1 carbon credit = 1 t.co2e = AUD15 (as of May 2015)
Kayleen Ewin ConocoPhillips VP Sustainable Development, Communication & External Affairs Image courtesy David Handcock
Sustainable Future For The Program Proud of a Territory developed project Delivered a new model for a sustainable, commercial development in Indigenous communities Approved offsets projects under Federal Government s Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Considered internationally as a model for sustainable development This experience (WALFA) is the best example in the world of indigenous and local communities using the emerging carbon market to develop culturally appropriate lively-hoods Konrad Osterwalder, United Nations Under Secretary-General & Rector of UN University, UN Climate Change Conference 2012 24 SEAAOC 2015
Summary What We Do We maintained our long term commitment to WALFA How We Do It Territory teamwork respectfully brought together 10+ stakeholder groups to administer and operate the program The program delivers required offsets plus additional environmental, cultural, economic and social benefits Backed an innovative program founded on sound scientific evidence The outcome: a world class sustainable Indigenous enterprise that delivers environmental, cultural, economic and social benefits 25 SEAAOC 2015
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