Clean Energy Agreement Making on First Nations Land: What Do Strong Agreements Contain?

Abstract

This Guide explains some of the key concepts and obligations involved in developing large-scale renewable energy on First Nations land, known as ‘the Indigenous Estate’, as well as setting out best practice guidelines for negotiating land access agreements with First Nations land holders. In particular, it provides examples of the contents of both strong and weak land access and benefit sharing agreements. These guidelines have been developed out of experience primarily with the mineral extraction industry. Show more