Renewables are a great vehicle to create financial security. First Nations communities can then pick which way the benefits go.

This toolkit aims to provide clear, factual information to help landholders, communities and local councils understand what happens when renewable energy projects reach retirement age.

Based on research conducted by RE-Alliance. it is designed to help you navigate conversations about renewable energy project lifespans, understand your options and rights, and ensure positive outcomes for you and your community.

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First Nations rights, interests and priorities, including Free Prior and Informed Consent, must be incorporated as core components of the government’s Guarantee of Origin Scheme framework. 

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation have published a comprehensive guide to assist First Nations understand, participate, and lead in the renewables and clean energy sector.

The economic shift brought about by the Australian Government's Future Made in Australia Act cannot come at the expense of First Nations peoples. We want to see economic and policy systems that include and embed First Nations culture, rights and interests, and priorities. We don't want to see a repeat of the mistakes of the past.

Many Traditional Owner groups are contemplating new proposed offshore wind and renewable energy developments on Land and Sea country.

Of primary concern is that rights and interests on Land and Sea are protected, consent has been obtained, and that family and community are participating in and garnering or generating significant benefits through energy projects.

This session looks at where First Nations groups can influence policy and process to ensure meaningful engagement and consent, sincere partnerships, and healthy equity shares.

SPEAKERS: Levi Lovett, Jamie Woods, Kerry Colbung, Keicha Day, Kathy Ridge (Facilitator)

Several Australian organisations including the First Nations Clean Energy Network have bandied together to lobby the Federal Government to commit to $100 billion investment in clean energy.

Chris Croker shares his knowledge on economic negotiations and benefit sharing based on his experience as an investment partner primarily engaged in renewable projects specifically designed to improve the affordability and reliability of electricity in communities. Chris is also a steering group member of the First Nations Clean Energy Network.

The case for responsible renewables development isn’t just an altruistic one. Businesses, development finance institutions and governments all face real risks when they don’t prioritise community interests and human rights.

Placing First Nations people and communities at the centre of Australia’s clean energy boom is now underway with the first community roundtable happening in the Pilbara today.