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First Nations Clean Energy Symposium 2024

The path to net zero runs through First Nations land.

First Nations are taking a leadership in electrifying our homes, developing clean energy in our communities, collaborating on mapping and design, and participating in projects on Country. Clean energy is our pathway away from fossil fuels towards more affordable reliable power, free prior and informed consent, collaboration and partnerships, equity and ownership, and our continued care for Country.

Our First Nations Clean Energy Symposium 2024 held in Tarntanya (Adelaide) on 8-9 May 2024 was an opportunity to share and learn about how First Nations are participating in the clean energy transition, powered by us, benefiting all Australians.

 

Setting the scene

It seems everyone now gets the energy transition can't happen without us. Unlike any other industry, it's normal now to talk about...
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Australia's policy settings

Key opportunities for innovative investment in Australia’s First Nations must be recognised in the 2024 Federal Budget if the country’s energy transition...
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The big picture - We've achieved a lot in the last two years!

There is no net-zero economy without First Nations policy change. And that change has been slowly happening since the launch of the...
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First Nations together are kicking goals around the world

From the domestic landscape to further afield, we see a major shift happening around the world. Accelerated by the global clean energy...
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First Nations clean energy and economic development

The ability of companies, governments, and investors to dictate terms of development on First Nations lands is changing. First Nations communities are...
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Jobs Jobs Jobs

Along with transforming our energy system, Australia needs to transform our workforce. First Nations Australians must be supported to enter the clean...
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Electrification, energy efficiency, and rooftop solar

While rooftop solar has been installed on over 3.5 million houses in Australia, there are next to none on First Nations homes....
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There's no transition without transmission, but what does that mean for First Nations

Despite all government’s stated ambition for First Nations participation in Australia’s energy transition, there is a lack of commitment to embedding First...
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Accelerating critical finance and investment to First Nations in Australia's clean energy transition

International experience demonstrates that investing in First Nations brings benefits to whole economies, to clean energy projects, and to First Nations groups....
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Setting our own protocols for engagement, consultation and approvals

What does it look like when First Nations groups call the shots? Through designing early engagement and negotiation protocols for government and...
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How to turn an idea into a community-level project

Some First Nations groups are planning, developing, partnering and installing clean energy solutions in their homes and communities - whether it's putting...
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Elevating our leaders! PowerMakers and the First Nations Clean Energy Network

When Traditional Owners and communities are engaged as genuine partners, projects develop faster, creating better value for investors and decreasing risk. First...
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On trend right now - Critical minerals and green hydrogen

The government is laying the foundations for Australia to be a major miner, producer and exporter of green hydrogen and critical minerals....
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Energy security in a changing climate

The impacts of extreme heat, flooding, cyclones and drought is adding to the health and economic pressures and energy insecurity experienced by...
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Case study: Borroloola has everything in place for a community-led energy project. But wait, more regulatory barriers!

Original Power is working in partnership with Borroloola on a community-led energy project offering a unique and new arrangement for both the...
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On and offshore renewables development - Getting the best from engagement, agreements, partnering, benefit-sharing

Many Traditional Owner groups are contemplating new proposed offshore wind and renewable energy developments on Land and Sea country. Of primary concern...
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What people should be looking for in strong agreements

Industry is learning that partnering with First Nations and gaining free prior and informed consent (FPIC) reduces risk, cost and delay. Not...
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