Powering Australia’s Post

🌍 Another further step towards climate-neutral activation! 🌱 🙌 Last Friday, France and Germany urged the next European Commission to enhance industry competitiveness by focusing on energy infrastructure, critical raw materials, and climate targets. ⚡ 💨 They called for simplifying regulations, completing the Capital Markets Union, and accelerating the energy transition. They stressed private financing to cover a €620 million investment gap and committed to a unified EU climate framework for 2040 to reduce electricity prices and prevent carbon leakage. To read more: https://lnkd.in/epW__-CK #energytransition #climateaction #climateneutral #renewableenergy #carbonneutral #cleanglobestaffing

On the eve of the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium, Joe Morrison CEO of Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation told the National Indigenous Times that Indigenous voices should shape the clean energy transition in a unique way, not just because of their recognised rights and interests across much of Australia, but because they offer invaluable contributions to the design and development of its global commitments, including the Paris Agreement. To read the full article as reported by David Prestipino click on the link in the comments section below #indigenousknowledge #cleanenergy #aboriginalaustralia #renewableenergy #targets #australia

If you ever needed convincing about the breadth and scope of work that is underway across federal and state jurisdictions in transforming Australia's energy system and implementing climate policies and programs, take a look at the communique from today's Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council meeting. They: ✅ endorsed the National Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Roadmap and reaffirmed their collective commitment to achieving emissions reductions in line with national and jurisdictional targets; ☑ were updated on the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) following the first CIS auctions NEM-wide in May, and the imminent auction in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) in July 2024. ✅ discussed the importance of removing constraints on investment and the transition to low-cost renewable energy, including improving the connection process for new renewable energy generation and storage into electricity grids; workforce; supply chains; and strong engagement with First Nations Australians and communities. ☑ agreed their response to the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner’s Community Engagement Review, published in February 2024. The response outlines how all jurisdictions will address the review’s recommendations to build and maintain community support for social licence for the clean energy transformation, and increase landholder and community support for energy infrastructure. ✅ endorsed the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy, which continues to be a key priority for all Ministers. They thanked the First Nations Clean Energy Advisory Committee for their guidance on the development of the Strategy and look forward to their advice in the implementation phase. The Strategy aims to deliver self-determined opportunities for social and economic benefits to First Nations people, resource equitable partnerships, and power First Nations communities with clean energy. An implementation plan will be co-developed and presented for consideration at the December meeting. The Strategy will be released before the end of 2024. Read the whole Communique: https://lnkd.in/gBZwQh7t

All welcome to this interesting talk today (24 April) on #energycitizenship!

💰 The Budget confirms big spending on clean energy and public transport, which is great news for climate action. 🌟 We know this is popular: people tell us that they want the government to spend on things like renewables, and think it's a great idea. (See more in our recent #BritainTalksClimate research, carried out with More in Common - https://lnkd.in/ecQE4vHB) 🙋♀️ Now for the 'people' bit. From warm homes to local energy - spending this money well is all about public engagement. Everyone should feel informed, engaged, listened to and inspired as change happens across the country. 👥 Now is the time for the Government to match it’s spending ambitions with some big plans for public engagement. See our joint report from last year where we set out what a public engagement strategy should look like to make this happen: https://lnkd.in/edsau65j

It’s time to put pressure on EU member states to complete NECPs so we can meet the EU’s 2030 energy and climate targets.

The BRICS nations have emerged as significant players in the global dialogue towards ‘Just Energy Transition Partnership’ (JETP). This is a voluntary funding partnership between developing and developed countries that are highly dependent on fossil fuels, where the latter support the former in accelerating decarbonisation and the transition towards clean energy while keeping social justice and economic inclusion in mind. Research and Curation by THE GEOSTRATA. #energytransition #renewable #climatechange #bricsyea

The #energytransition is an opportunity to undo the inequalities of existing systems. We must raise ambition on a #cleanenergy future by committing to trackable and voluntary commitments on #SDG7 and energy transitions such as the United Nations and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) backed Energy Compacts. https://lnkd.in/dpVuJZRv

IN THE MEDIA | A group of energy and finance leaders (Beyond Zero Emissions, Clean Energy Investor Group, Rewiring Australia, Climate Energy Finance, Climate Capital Forum, with Smart Energy Council) has joined forces to urge Treasurer Jim Chalmers to use the federal budget to encourage investment, as rival economies throw trillions of dollars into renewable energy and clean tech to secure their national interests. Australia can't afford to "sit out" the accelerating global transition, and the #FutureMadeInAustralia act will enable our nation to pivot from the historic over-dependence on fossil fuels to a zero-emissions global trade and investment leader. Read the full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyKwRc-B Marion Rae Poppy Johnston The Canberra Times Heidi Lee Marilyne Crestias Saul Griffith Dan Cass Kate Minter Tim Buckley Blair Palese Ethinvest #SmartEnergy

🌱 On the #InternationalDayofClimateAction, we reflect on the progress toward a sustainable future and the crucial role of clean energy in combating climate change. The International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy Outlook Report shows that in 2023, global renewable capacity grew by over 560 gigawatts, with clean energy investments nearing $2 trillion annually (almost double those in fossil fuels). Despite this, we’re still short of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (#SDG7)—universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy—and mitigating the accelerating impacts of climate change. To get back on track, collective action is needed: ✅ Rebalance investments: Governments and the private sector must boost clean energy infrastructure investment and diversify supply chains, especially in developing countries. ✅ Lower costs for developing economies: Partnerships can reduce capital costs through innovative financing and better supply chain access. ✅ Fossil fuel transition: Major economies must lead by pricing carbon and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies. ✅ Upgrade energy infrastructure: Global efforts should enhance energy grids and invest in smart grid technologies to better integrate renewables. ✅ Stable regulations: Governments need clear policies that attract clean energy investment, with support for developing countries. ✅ Expand financing: Global coalitions can provide low-interest loans and grants to help developing nations scale up clean energy. Today, let’s advocate, support and vote for policies that accelerate clean energy adoption and ensure its benefits reach everyone. Only by acting together can we create a sustainable and equitable future. #EndEnergyPovertyFaster #InternationalDayOfClimateAction #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #PowerForAll 🌟 Join us in promoting sustainable practices and integrating climate change measures into all areas of our lives. Every single action, no matter how small, counts! 🌟