Powering Up: Clean energy on Country
Transitioning to clean energy in partnership with First Nations' peoples.
Artwork by Kevin Wilson, Nani Creative / nani.com.au
Growing meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships with First Nations peoples is critical to the success of clean energy projects and protecting cultural stewardship of Country.
The Clean Energy Council has joined with the First Nations Clean Energy Network to deliver the ‘Powering Up: Clean energy on Country’ program, which seeks to equip industry and First Nations communities with the skills and knowledge to partner on Australia’s energy future.
This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the Local Jobs Program.
‘Leading practice: First Nations engagement’ course
Understand the principles of engagement and partnership with First Nations communities.
Our 120-minute ‘Leading practice: First Nations engagement’ course guides participants through the principles of genuine engagement and partnership with First Nations communities on clean energy projects.
The course is based on the Clean Energy Council’s ‘Leading Practice Principles: First Nations and Renewable Energy Projects’ guide and the First Nations Clean Energy Network’s ‘Best Practice Principles for Clean Energy Projects’.
Participants will learn:
- The 10 Best Practice Principles for Clean Energy Projects developed by the First Nations Clean Energy Network which outline engagement, participation and benefit-sharing practices and why they’re important for the success of clean energy projects.
- Ways to build cultural competency in your team, engage respectfully using accessible information and embed transparency and accountability.
- Ways to protect cultural heritage, Country and the environment, manage and mitigate impacts and embed land stewardship into projects.
- Ways to provide social benefits and share economic benefits with First Nations communities.
The course will launch soon and will be available, free-of-charge for all Clean Energy Council members to complete.
Powering Up regional workshops
Empowering First Nations communities to engage and partner in new clean energy developments.
📌Jambinu / Geraldton, WA – 26-27 March
📌Dja Dja Wurrung Country / Bendigo, VIC – 9 April
📌Darumbal Country / Rockhampton, QLD – 14-15 May
First Nations peoples and communities are critical partners in Australia's clean energy transition. As employees, project owners, business owners, community leaders and landowners, it’s essential they are equipped to manage and explore opportunities, as well as understand the risks.
To ensure First Nations communities are empowered to engage, consent, negotiate and partner in new clean energy developments, the First Nations Clean Energy Network and the Clean Energy Council are hosting a series of ‘Powering Up’ clean energy workshops across regional Australia.
These workshops focus on engagement, negotiation, consent and partnership in clean energy developments, supporting First Nations peoples to advocate for strong agreements, and exploring pathways to jobs, skills and business opportunities in clean energy.