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Climate Water Investment
Consequences from Basin Plan water recovery target deficits
Based on the most recent Water Recovery Progress Report, published by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority as at 30 June 2022, it is increasingly apparent that the initial water recovery target for the Murray-Darling Basin as a whole, of 2,680GL, is very unlikely to be achieved by the 2024 deadline. It is also apparent that the […]
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Nature positive solutions tour
Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) staff recently spent time on our Kilter Australian Farmlands Fund in conversation with Kilter Rural about the challenges and solutions for protecting and regenerating Australian ecosystems in agricultural landscapes. A new report released by ACF shows sectors with a very high direct dependence on nature like agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food manufacturing, […]
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Make a meaningful change to wetlands environments.
The Murray-Darling Basin Balanced Water Fund has provided investors with a 13% return since inception in December 2015[i]. However this Fund is about more than just providing strong financial returns – it also facilitates wetland rejuvenation. The Fund achieves this by donating water each year to be used for the sole purpose of inundating scientifically […]
General Water Investment
MDB Water Fund wins top environment award
Murray-Darling Basin Balanced Water Fund has been awarded Australia’s premier environment prize for 2017, the Banksia Award, in the natural capital category. Judged by an independent panel of experts, the Award “recognises demonstrated leadership and excellence in valuing, measuring, managing and investing in Australia’s natural capital with the same rigor that we manage all of […]