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WELCOME TO THE KATOOMBA GROUP OurStory GET TO KNOW US The Katoomba Group hosted by Forest Trends is a global network of people working to mobilize public funding and private capital to conserve and restore nature in ways that also empower indigenous and local communities. Established in Sydney and Katoomba in April 2000 the group has met 28 times in 16 countries. Group members have played important roles in developing new payments and markets for forest carbon and other ecosystem services leading major environmental policy reforms establishing conservation finance companies and providing thought leadership for a naturepositive future all around the world. KATOOMBA 28 OCTOBER 2024 In October 2024 the Australian Government will host a Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney with a stated aim to drive private sector investment to protect and repair our environment.