Wetlands & People Program: Blue Carbon

Blue Carbon

Coastal Wetlands & Climate Change Forum

Blue Carbon wetland restoration projects offer multiple benefits in the face of climate change. They sequester carbon, protect shorelines from storm surge and erosion, provide habitat, improve water quality and support fisheries.

In this informative event, you'll hear from a line-up of Blue Carbon experts discussing the opportunities, methods and challenges.

Talks & Presenters

• Intertidal Marine Vegetation Strategies
  - Dr Kate Buckley, Marine Estate Manager, NSW DPIRD Fisheries
• From Paddocks to Blue Carbon - rethinking climate adaption on the tidal edge
  - Duncan Raynor, Managing Director, Restore Blue
• Reviving Everlasting Swamp: A blueprint for Blue Carbon restoration in NSW
  - Dr Swapan Paul and Siân Fawcett, NSW DCCEEW
• Blue Carbon, red tape: legal considerations for wetland restoration
  - Dr Emma Carmody, Director Legal & Partnerships, Restore Blue

FREE EVENT

REGISTER to attend Online or In-Person

When: 23 September 2025 9.00am-12.30pm

Where: Hunter Wetlands Centre Conference Room

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The Wetland program is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered for Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.

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