New Savanna Fire Management methods near approval following ERAC review

Corporate Carbon Group welcomed remarks from Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson at last week’s National Indigenous Carbon Forum, signalling that approval of two new Savanna Fire Management (SFM) methods under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme is imminent.

Indicating a decision will be announced very shortly in early 2026, Assistant Minister Wilson confirmed that public consultation on the proposed emissions-only and sequestration-plus-emissions avoidance methods has concluded.

Nearly three quarters of abatement achieved under the existing method has been delivered by Indigenous-managed projects since 2012, contributing more than 11 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions reductions. The Indigenous carbon industry is estimated to be worth approximately $59 million per year, supporting hundreds of jobs in remote communities.

“SFM has demonstrated that Indigenous-led land stewardship can deliver measurable climate outcomes at scale,” notes Gary. “Ensuring the next generation of methods is robust and fit for purpose is critical to maintaining that trajectory.”