--- title: Freshwater Protection Launchpad | NZ Climate Innovation market description: Farmers & landowners are working hard to protect our waterways. Register to find out about earning income from restoring fresh waterways in Aotearoa NZ. --- [![NZCI Logo BW (1)-2](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hubfs/NZCI%20Logo%20BW%20(1)-2.png "NZCI Logo BW (1)-2")](https://nzcim.toha.nz/?hsLang=en-nz) - [HOW DOES IT WORK?](https://nzcim.toha.nz#howitworks) Show submenu for HOW DOES IT WORK? - [FOR LANDOWNERS](https://nzcim.toha.nz#howitworks) - [FOR INVESTORS](https://nzcim.toha.nz/invest) - [SELL CLAIMS](https://nzcim.toha.nz/launchpads) - [BUY CLAIMS](https://nzcim.toha.nz/buy-claims) - [GET IN TOUCH](https://nzcim.toha.nz/get-in-touch) - [HOW DOES IT WORK?](https://nzcim.toha.nz#howitworks) Show submenu for HOW DOES IT WORK? - [FOR LANDOWNERS](https://nzcim.toha.nz#howitworks) - [FOR INVESTORS](https://nzcim.toha.nz/invest) - [SELL CLAIMS](https://nzcim.toha.nz/launchpads) - [BUY CLAIMS](https://nzcim.toha.nz/buy-claims) - [GET IN TOUCH](https://nzcim.toha.nz/get-in-touch) Launchpads > Freshwater Protection & Restoration ![Freshwater](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Freshwater.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&name=Freshwater.jpg) Launched by ![Toha logo white horizontal](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hubfs/Toha%20logo%20white%20horizontal.svg) # Freshwater Protection & Restoration Aotearoa New Zealand's fresh waterways are in a critical state. There is much work going into the protection and restoration of our fresh waterways so that our rivers can return to a state where they are free-flowing and clean.  Register your interest in selling environmental outcomes from the protection and restoration of fresh waterways. Location New Zealand Market Category Biodiversity [I'M INTERESTED IN SELLING OUTCOMES](https://nzcim.toha.nz/register-freshwater-launchpad?hsLang=en-nz) [I'M INTERESTED IN INVESTING IN OUTCOMES](https://nzcim.toha.nz/investor-enquiry?hsLang=en-nz) ## Why protect and restore fresh waterways? Freshwater remains one of the most critical issues facing New Zealanders. We need freshwater to survive and so do the fish, insects and plants, many of which are currently threatened with extinction. The protection and restoration of our fresh waterways requires planting alongside river banks, reducing runoff from farms, removing weeds, predator trapping and reintroducing native species to increase biodiversity. It is often the costs to take these actions that are limiting farmers and landowners from protecting and restoring waterways.  Bringing new income streams to farmers and landowners achieving  outcomes for our fresh waterways will accelerate the restoration of one of our most damaged natural resources in Aotearoa New Zealand.      ![Freshwater-1](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Freshwater-1.jpg?width=1200&height=1200&name=Freshwater-1.jpg) ## What types of outcomes can be expected from protecting fresh waterways? ![Native Biodiversity Protection](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Tui.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&name=Tui.jpg) Native Biodiversity Protection ![Increased Carbon Sequestration](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Increased%20Carbon%20Sequestration.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&name=Increased%20Carbon%20Sequestration.jpg) Increased Carbon Sequestration ![Screen Shot 2022-08-30 at 11.38.54 AM](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-30%20at%2011.38.54%20AM.png?width=1646&height=1362&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-30%20at%2011.38.54%20AM.png) Pest & Predator Reduction ![Erosion reduction](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-29%20at%2011.20.18%20AM.png?width=756&height=520&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-29%20at%2011.20.18%20AM.png) Erosion Reduction ![Improved Freshwater Health](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Freshwater.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&name=Freshwater.jpg) Improved Freshwater Health ## How does the NZ Climate Innovation market work for farmers and landowners? ![Group 15](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2015.png?width=174&height=176&name=Group%2015.png) **1. Complete a land assessment** Complete a land assessment and our team will assess your opportunity to sell Claims and earn income from your environmental outcomes. ![Group 16](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2016.png?width=134&height=172&name=Group%2016.png) **2. Sell your Claims**  Select from our scientifically-supported templates and list your environmental outcomes for sale as Claims on the NZ Climate Innovation market when it launches. ![Collect your data](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/123.png?width=172&height=148&name=123.png) **3. Collect your data** Sign up to a Pledge and report the data to complete your Claim and receive your payments. [REGISTER YOUR INTEREST](https://nzcim.toha.nz/register-freshwater-launchpad?hsLang=en-nz) ![Group 5](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%205.png?width=348&height=328&name=Group%205.png) ## Receive offers on Claims When the market launches, you will be able to list future, in progress or completed Claims for your environmental outcomes. Once your listing is live, you can receive offers to buy these Claims. These offers can come from private corporations, government agencies and beyond. When your Claim is complete, buyers will receive a Claim report containing verifiable data about the outcomes. --- ## Claims and Pledges coming soon - Claim Templates - Pledge Templates Claim templates are developed by scientists and specialists in the field so you can buy and trade climate outcomes with confidence. **Erosion Mitigation**   Developed by **Troy Baisden, Nick Conland & Josh Duley ** Soil erosion reduces soil fertility and pollutes waterways. This template calculates the reduction in erosion risk achieved by land management actions on farmland using the Universal Soil Loss Equation. The results show the reduction in sediment loads from a farm to their catchment and downstream water bodies. #### In development **New Native Planting**   Seeking developers   Native trees are vital for providing food and habitat to our native species, improving air quality and stabilising soils. This Claim tracks the planting of blocks of new native trees and monitors the survival rate of plantings. #### Open to developers **Freshwater Species Protection** Seeking developers This Claim demonstrates how a landowner is protecting the health of the rivers and streams and measures the health of the native species living in them. #### Open to developers **Waterway Protection Planting** Seeking developers Native planting alongside rivers and streams reduces the nutrient and sediment load entering the waterway leading to greater health. This Claim demonstrates that a minimum width of native planting has been carried out and maintained alongside a fresh waterway. #### Open to developers Pledges are developed by specialists in regenerative practices and guide farmers and land managers so they can take action and measure outcomes with confidence. **New Native Planting on Farms** Seeking developers This Pledge template would define the actions that a farmer would take to plant an area with native trees. The template defines how to capture the data that measures outcomes from increasing the amount of native forests on their farmland. This data will be used to sell Claims that prove outcomes and earn income. #### Open for developers ![Image 2](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%202.png?width=1456&height=1232&name=Image%202.png) “You can just see the difference it makes having stock excluded from waterways. The ferns are coming back and the younger native trees are growing. Previously it was really erosive and every time you had the cattle on there a heap of sediment was flowing straight into the river." Henry Gaddum Farmer, Tairāwhiti ## Getting started is easy ![Launchpad](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Launchpad.png?width=201&height=223&name=Launchpad.png) **1. Find a Launchpad** Check out the Launchpads and find the one that matches the environmental outcomes you are planning to achieve. ![Details](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Details.png?width=235&height=257&name=Details.png) **2. Provide your details** Register your interest in participating in future Claims and Pledges. We’ll keep you updated along the way. ![Group 11](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2011.png?width=150&height=174&name=Group%2011.png) **3. Complete a land assessment** Tell us more about the land and the environmental actions you are planning or already doing today. [GET STARTED](https://nzcim.toha.nz/register-freshwater-launchpad?hsLang=en-nz) ![Group 5](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%205.png?width=348&height=328&name=Group%205.png) ## We will support you the entire way When the market launches, our team will connect you with the tools and templates to help you measure and track your environmental outcomes so that you can sell Claims with confidence. --- ![native forest river freshwater - 550KB](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/native%20forest%20%20river%20%20freshwater%20-%20550KB.jpg?width=732&height=700&name=native%20forest%20%20river%20%20freshwater%20-%20550KB.jpg) **Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au I am the river, the river is me** Interested in protecting and restoring fresh waterways? [REGISTER YOUR INTEREST](https://nzcim.toha.nz/register-freshwater-launchpad?hsLang=en-nz) ### Want to be involved another way? ![Investors](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Investors.png?width=84&height=66&name=Investors.png) #### Investors Interested in buying environmental outcomes or providing upfront project finance to farmers & landowners taking action? [Register to invest in outcomes](https://nzcim.toha.nz/investor-enquiry?hsLang=en-nz) ![Developers](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Specialists-1.png?width=122&height=99&name=Specialists-1.png) #### **Developers** Are you an expert in tracking action and measuring outcomes and want to participate in building Claim & Pledge templates? [Get in touch](https://nzcim.toha.nz/developer-enquiry?hsLang=en-nz) ![Partners](https://nzcim.toha.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2032-1.png?width=144&height=154&name=Group%2032-1.png) #### **Partners** Do you have goods, services, skills or data that could support the regeneration of Aotearoa New Zealand? 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