Here you'll find our best practice Network guides available for download.
First Nations co-ownership and equity participation in clean energy projects
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One way First Nations can participate in and benefit economically from clean energy is to own equity in projects.
This guide is designed to support First Nations communities review their participation in clean energy projects.
It highlights the benefits of First Nations engagement in a clean energy project, an overview of equity, what equity participation involves, and the potential risks and benefits for First Nations groups seeking to hold equity in projects.
It also unpacks different forms of equity participation for First Nations considering co-investing in clean energy projects with developers.
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Renewable Energy Project Development: What’s involved?
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This guide has been produced for First Nations groups and organisations, advisors, decision-makers and Boards.
It provides a general overview of how Australia’s electricity system works, some of the drivers and policy settings driving energy and climate targets, and an example of the steps to develop a renewable energy project.
With First Nations people having rights and interests to extensive areas of land and sea, negotiating land/sea access is an essential early step in progressing any renewable energy project. This guide highlights key opportunities for involvement for First Nations groups and communities.
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Clean Energy Planning Toolkit for First Nations
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This guide has been produced for First Nations groups and organisations, advisors, decision-makers and Boards.
It provides a general overview of how Australia’s electricity system works, some of the drivers and policy settings driving energy and climate targets, and an example of the steps to develop a renewable energy project.
With First Nations people having rights and interests to extensive areas of land and sea, negotiating land/sea access is an essential early step in progressing any renewable energy project. This guide highlights key opportunities for involvement for First Nations groups and communities.
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Clean Energy Negotiations Guide for First Nations
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This guide has been produced for First Nations groups and organisations, advisors, decision-makers and Boards.
It provides a general overview of how Australia’s electricity system works, some of the drivers and policy settings driving energy and climate targets, and an example of the steps to develop a renewable energy project.
With First Nations people having rights and interests to extensive areas of land and sea, negotiating land/sea access is an essential early step in progressing any renewable energy project. This guide highlights key opportunities for involvement for First Nations groups and communities.
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Best Practice Principles for Clean Energy Projects
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The 10 best practice principles, designed for the clean energy industry, government and communities, cover such things as ensuring projects provide economic and social benefits, mutual respect, clear communication, cultural and environmental considerations, landcare, business employment opportunities and free, prior and informed consent (FPIC).
These Principles have been framed to help First Nations communities to achieve those goals and more. They should be followed by clean energy companies themselves and the governments that regulate projects.
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Other guides
Leading Principles: First Nations and Renewable Energy Projects
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This guide puts into operation the First Nations Clean Energy Network’s Best Practice Principles, setting expectations for the clean energy industry.
It details key considerations for engagement at each stage of a project’s lifecycle, focusing on how to exercise meaningful engagement, consent, participation and benefit-sharing with First Nations people on energy projects.
The Guide was co-authored by the Clean Energy Council and KPMG.
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Dhawura Ngilan (Remembering Country): A Vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage
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This guide for businesses and investors embodies the long-held aspirations of First Nations peoples for their heritage.
It is the first iteration of the only First Nations-led guidance document designed to support businesses and investors to protect Indigenous cultural heritage.
This Guide operationalises the Dhawura Ngilan Principles for Businesses and Investors and should be read together.
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