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The Network is proud to be working with a variety of organisations to develop resources to support the engagement of First Nations people in the renewables boom. 

First Nations Energy Projects

We're tracking First Nations involvement, ownership and equity in clean energy projects through negotiated participation agreements. Our First Nations project tracker* demonstrates...
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Policy Opportunities and Barriers

This page reviews policy in states and territories, and Australia-wide, that impact First Nations participation in the clean energy boom. The papers...
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PowerMakers

Our First Nations PowerMakers program is an intensive clean energy capacity-building initiative. PowerMakers is a transformative program designed to empower First Nations...
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Best Practice Network Guides

Here, you'll find our best practice Network guides available for download. Best Practice Principles for Clean Energy Projects The 10 best practice principles,...
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Finance and Funding Opportunities

This page highlights some of the funding opportunities available to assist First Nations households, communities and businesses transition to renewable energy. We...
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Submissions

Welcome to the Policy Submissions page of the First Nations Clean Energy Network! Here, you'll find a comprehensive list of all the...
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Clean Energy Jobs Pathway Initiative

The First Nations Clean Energy Network Clean Energy Job Pathways Initiative aims to identify clear pathways for quality jobs and careers for First...
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Leading Principles: First Nations and Renewable Energy Projects

This new guide puts into operation the First Nations Clean Energy Network’s Best Practice Principles, setting expectations for the clean energy industry on...
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Principles for businesses and investors - Dhawura Ngilan (Remembering Country): A Vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage

These Principles and the Business and Investor Guide present an opportunity for the private sector to go beyond legislative standards and actively...
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A guide for businesses and investors - Dhawura Ngilan (Remembering Country): A Vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage

This guide embodies the long-held aspirations of First Nations peoples for their heritage. It is the first iteration of the only First Nations-led guidance document...
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Free Prior and Informed Consent

Free Prior and Informed Consent is a specific right that pertains to Indigenous Peoples and is recognised in the United Nations Declaration...
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Engaging with Traditional Owners

Australian law recognises that First Nations people have rights and interests in the land and sea under their traditional laws and customs...
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Just Transition Guide

This Just Transition Guide shares the stories of First Nations communities leading the way on renewable energy in the transition away from fossil...
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The Off-Grid Guide: Procurement, deployment and maintenance of remote off-grid solar power systems

This guide is a resource for communities to help with deci­sion mak­ing in the pro­cure­ment, deploy­ment, oper­a­tion and main­te­nance of off-grid power...
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Building Power Guide

A resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander change-makers and facilitators, the Building Power guide brings together tools and processes for community visioning, campaign...
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First Nations Better Practice Community Engagement Toolkit

This Toolkit by The Energy Charter brings together case studies and practical experiences that highlight what worked well, what was learned and...
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Clean Energy Agreement Making on First Nations Land

The guide explains the basic building blocks of how to develop an enduring relationship with First Nations people through ‘sharing the benefits’....
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Indigenous Negotiations Resource Guide

This Resource Guide by Conservation International is a tool for Indigenous communities to operationalise their right to FPIC and to effectively engage...
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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Principles of self-determination and free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) with respect to what happens on First Nations land, is key to...
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The Remote Community Mining Toolkit

The Remote Community Mining Toolkit is designed to empower remote communities to gain a greater understanding of, prepare for and act to...
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Negotiation and Implementation of Impact and Benefit Agreements

This toolkit provides general information on the negotiation of impact and benefit agreements - in the Canadian context. It is designed for...
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