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"Australia’s plentiful solar and wind resources and proximity to Asia means it
can become a renewable energy superpower. But as the renewable energy rollout
continues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must benefit.
Renewables projects can provide income and jobs to Aboriginal land owners.
Access to clean energy can also help First Nations people protect their culture
and heritage, and remain on Country.
This is not a new idea. Policies in the United States and Canada, for example,
actively seek to ensure the energy transition delivers opportunities to
Indigenous people.
The Australian government is developing a First Nations Clean Energy Strategy
and is seeking comment on a consultation paper. Submissions close tomorrow,
February 9. If you feel strongly about the issue, we urge you to have your say.
We must get this policy right. Investing meaningfully in First Nations-led
clean energy projects makes the transition more likely to succeed. What’s more,
recognising the rights and interests of First Nations people is vital to
ensuring injustices of the past are not repeated."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
