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Media Release: Launch of ambitious new First Nations Clean Energy Network
November 16, 2021
With UN climate talks over and Australia’s climate plans relying on the rapid growth of large scale clean energy projects, the First Nations Clean Energy Network will ensure the transition...
Read More2022 update and policy focus for 2023
January 18, 2023
A brief update on the Network’s policy focus over the last few months of 2022, and a glimpse of our policy priorities for 2023
Read MoreMR: First Nations Clean Energy Network launches guides so clean energy projects are done right
November 29, 2022
With Australia’s renewables boom well underway, the First Nations Clean Energy Network, which aims to make sure First Nations communities share in the benefits of clean energy projects, is launching two guides to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to negotiate the best...
Read More'Don't make the same mistake': Traditional Owners' warning over renewable projects on Aboriginal land
November 22, 2022
First Nations experts and Traditional Owners say the federal government must properly consult and share benefits with Aboriginal people in the development of the new green economy.
Read MoreAustralian Indigenous leaders say ‘need to be’ at climate table
November 22, 2022
First Nations representatives say the scale of the climate crisis requires ‘unprecedented collaboration’.
Read MoreUOQ: Powering a brighter future for remote Aboriginal communities
September 21, 2022
Without reliable electricity, remote Aboriginal communities will struggle to access clean water, health care and telecommunications. This prevents communities from thriving and hinders economic development.
Read MoreNITV: Gadrian Hoosan on affordable and clean energy for Borroloola
August 17, 2022
At the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium 2022, Gadrian Hoosan outlined a project to build a micro-grid for his community which will provide clean energy and, break the cycle of chronic power disconnections while providing local employment.
Read MoreMR: Energy Ministers meet, commit to First Nations Clean Energy Strategy
August 12, 2022
Placing First Nations communities at the heart of Australia’s clean energy boom is now underway, with Federal, State and Territory Energy Ministers today committing to develop a new strategy which will see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people share in the benefits of the...
Read MoreRI: We need green energy, but there is an Indigenous people’s rights threshold you can’t cross
August 09, 2022
RI explores the challenges posed by renewable energy to indigenous communities and how some investors are trying to safeguard their rights.
Read MoreArena: Booming contributions by First Nations to address Australia’s environmental crisis must be recognised
August 03, 2022
This week the federal government released the long-delayed State of the Environment 2021 report (hereafter SOE). In twelve chapters and a summary totalling over 2500 pages, the report draws attention to the rapid and continued decline of Australia’s environment
Read MoreNITV Radio: Jamie Lowe on why First Nations people must take the lead in the clean energy transition
July 29, 2022
It is unacceptable that the wealthiest jurisdictions in Australia have the poorest First Nations outcomes - Jamie Lowe CEO NNTC Source: NITV Radio
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