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Australian rural communities resist renewable projects despite climate goals, prompting calls for community benefits in public funding.
Rural Australian communities are divided over renewable energy projects despite their role in achieving net zero by 2050, with resistance slowing progress.
A Centre for Policy Development report urges the federal government to require all publicly funded projects to demonstrate clear community benefits, such as local hiring, infrastructure investment, and support for First Nations groups.
It recommends prioritizing such projects through the $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia fund and adopting models like co-ownership and early engagement, as seen in the Culcairn Solar Farm.
The report emphasizes that genuine community involvement can reduce conflict, accelerate approvals, and create shared economic benefits.
Las comunidades rurales australianas se resisten a los proyectos renovables a pesar de los objetivos climáticos, lo que provocó que se pidieran beneficios comunitarios en la financiación pública.