A First Nations-led two-day forum to ensure First Nations people, communities and businesses don’t get left behind in the Kimberley's accelerated clean energy transition starts today.
Over 100 people are attending the Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum in Broome, Western Australia being held on Thursday 19 March and Friday 20 March.
Hosted by Aarnja in partnership with the First Nations Clean Energy Network and the Nulungu Research Institute, the Forum is bringing First Nations Kimberley-based groups together with government, industry, academics, expert advisors, and clean energy professionals to share experiences, identify barriers and find solutions to the challenges facing First Nations people, businesses and communities in the region.
An incredible line-up has been locked in from across the Kimberley and beyond — including Traditional Owners, community leaders, government, industry professionals, researchers and change-makers — all coming together to talk about what the clean energy transition means for us, our families and our Country.
- Divina D’Anna MLA (Member for Kimberley)
- Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA (Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE)
- Cherie Heslington (CEO, Aarnja Ltd)
- Karrina Nolan (Executive Director, First Nations Clean Energy)
- Lloyd Pigram, Yawuru/Bardi, (Fellow, Nulungu Research Institute)
- Krystal Skinner (CEO, Horizon Power)
- Pat Greechan, Bard, (Chair, Amboranj Power)
- Brian Lee & Tarek (Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation)
- Tyronne Garstone (CEO, Kimberley Land Council)
- Jordan Ala'i & Martin (Kusi) Bin Rashid (Karajarri Traditional Lands Association - KTLA)
- Nathan IcIvor (CEO, Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation)
- Ruby Heard (Founder, Alinga Energy and steering group member, First Nations Clean Energy Network)
- Vanessa Elliot, Jaru, (Consultant / Former Negotiation Strategies Chair WA Chamber of Mineral & Energy Aboriginal Working Group)
- Dr Kathryn Thorburn, (Nulungu Research)
- Peter Yu, Yawuru, Vice-President (The Australian National University)
- Chantelle Johns and Ethan Godfrey (Marlinja Community, NT)
- Professor Anne Poelina (Martuwarra Council)
- Kalinda Palmer, Nyikina/Jabbir Jabbir (Youth Climate Justice)
- Dr Lily O'Neill (Senior Research Fellow, University of Melbourne)
- Dr Tom Longden (Senior Researcher, Western Sydney University)
- Madie Sturgess and Lauren Mellor (Clean Energy Communities Co-Directors, Original Power)
- Jonathan Kneebone (Director of Policy and Engagement, First Nations Clean Energy Network)
- Ray Lennox (General Manager, Western Division, ILSC)
- Anne Poelina (Executive Chair, Martuwarra Council)
- David Frankel (Executive General Manager: Customer & Community, Horizon)
- Victor Hunter (Co-founder, Lyian Foundation)
- Akira Boardman (Kimberley Community Legal Service)
- Garry Gower (Energy Ahead Program)
- James Larratt (CEO, Aten Advisory)