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UOQ: 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 MoreEnergy 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
Read MoreNITV: Chris Croker on First Nations role and participation as equals in the clean energy transition
July 28, 2022
Chris Croker - Managing Director, Impact Investment Partners and on the steering committee of the First Nations Clean Energy Network Source: NITV Radio
Read MoreEM: Indigenous clean energy conference held in Melbourne
July 25, 2022
The National Native Title Council, Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation and First Nations Clean Energy Network have co-hosted a First Nations Clean Energy Symposium in Melbourne.
Read MoreAFR: How the Voice will help these Indigenous entrepreneurs
July 25, 2022
She said First Nations people also need help from government to ensure negotiations between local landowners and companies pursuing renewable energy projects were fair and balanced.
Read MoreNITV: No energy boom without Indigenous consent, say advocates
July 22, 2022
The consent and involvement of Traditional Owners will be critical to a clean energy future.
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