20 June, 2023

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) collaborated with the UTS Indigenous Land and Justice Research Group, and the First Nations Clean Energy Network to deliver a workshop exploring economic opportunities in energy transition and renewable energy projects.

The workshop held in the Western region earlier this year explored potential ways Aboriginal landholders can play in addressing climate change, and the economic opportunities that might be gained from engaging in the renewable energy economy.

The videos from the workshops are available for the network and can be viewed via the links provided, or on NSWALC’s YouTube account.

The videos are:

1.     The political and economic drivers of NSW energy transition

2.     First Nations-led renewable energy in Australia and beyond

3.     What are the benefits of engaging with the renewable energy industry?

4.     What kind of Renewable Energy models will suit your community?

Two videos have been specifically designed for Far West LALCs by the UTS research team, led by Professor Heidi Norman and will be shared separately via the Zone Office.   

[Update on 26/01/24] 

Heidi Norman and the Indigenous Land and Justice Research Group are now based at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and are continuing to work with LALCs to identify and advance LALC-led renewable energy. If you would like more information on energy transition and renewable energy projects/video resources please contact the Indigenous Land and Justice Research Group.