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"Australia is on the cusp of a once-in-a-generation transformation, as our
energy systems shift to clean, renewable forms of power. First Nations peoples,
the original custodians of this land, must be central to – and benefit from –
this transition.
That is the key message of the federal government’s new
First Nations Clean
Energy Strategy, launched on Friday. The government has committed A$70 million
to help realise its aims.
I was part of a committee that helped guide the government on the strategy. It
involved more than a year of consultation with First Nations communities across
Australia, plus input from industry and state and territory governments.
Australia has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Of
the renewable energy infrastructure needed to achieve this, about half will be
developed on First Nations land.
First Nations peoples have cared for Country for 65,000 years. Australia’s
renewable energy transition must be on their terms. The strategy released today
will guide this process – so let’s take a look at what it contains."
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
