Curtin Institute for Energy Transition

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for innovation, keen to shape the future of green technologies in WA? 💡♻️ ⚙️ Apply today to lead WA's newest innovation Hub and develop cutting-edge, green solutions! We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Director to lead the GreenTech Hub in its establishment, operation, and mission to integrate green technologies into businesses, government, and communities. This exciting opportunity will allow you to drive innovation and collaboration, connect stakeholders, and help shape the future of green technologies in WA. As Director, you will work closely with Curtin’s world-class research teams, government departments, industry leaders, startups, and SMEs to develop cutting-edge solutions and scale up green innovations. You will spearhead efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainability, and develop a thriving GreenTech ecosystem. You will also be part of a world-class academic community that values excellence, integrity, and making a positive impact on society. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the Hub's partners: Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), ATCO, Aurecon, Fortescue, Horizon Power, Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), For Blue, bp, Zenith Energy, SQM, Bloom, Worley, ClimateClever, Everclime, Plico, Greenhouse, Powerledger, Virescent Ventures, Pollination, CSIRO, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, Curtin University, HILT CRC, Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre and RACE for 2030 💼 APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gBrxCvxP Peta Ashworth OAM | Rochelle Fleming | Hai Binh Lam | Shannon Hansen | Rebekah Hinton | Michelle Wong | Nurul Huda Sanny Yap | Gemma Cook | Dr Genevieve Simpson

Join the Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics for the final event in the ESG Evolutions Seminar Series! Register to hear expert insights into the future of governance in the WA critical minerals sector 💎⛏️🤝

It was an honour to deliver guest lectures on circular economy and zero-waste practices to government officials from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Industry (Led by Prof Dora Marinova) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE- led by A/P Lien Duong) as part of the Australia Awards Fellowships program, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade! This collaboration between the Global North and South is crucial for sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights into country-specific challenges and opportunities. While the Global South often lacks the basic infrastructure for effective waste management, making the leap to a circular economy seems daunting. However, achieving a circular economy remains a challenge in the Global North. Site visits, including the Richgro bio-energy facility and workshops, provided valuable perspectives on these challenges. One highlight was visiting the facility of Circular Seed Pty Ltd (special thanks to Narendran Subramaniam), which demonstrates impressive innovation in transforming unmanageable soft plastics and outdated electronics into new products like switch boxes and flower pots. This collaboration will undoubtedly unlock new possibilities for both the Global North and South. Embracing this journey of mutual learning and shared vision can make the 'impossible' a reality. As Nelson Mandela famously said, “It always seems impossible until it is done.” Let’s begin making it possible together. #research #development #tranformation #transition #circulareconomy

This forum will be a fantastic opportunity to discover the progress that the Net Zero Certification team have been making on innovative strategies to transition urban precincts towards net zero emissions. Register below! 👇

Delighted to wrap up the first week of our Australia Awards Fellowships program, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade! This research program builds on partnerships we developed through previous Australia Awards Short Courses. Our delegates come from various Vietnamese ministries and organisations, here in Australia to learn from Australian and international emissions reduction efforts to support Vietnam’s development of domestic carbon market policies. Though greeted by an unusually cold weather in Perth, the delegation received a warm welcome from Danny Ford OAM and representatives of Curtin University, the DFAT Western Australia State Office and the Consulate General of Vietnam. They attended presentations by the @WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation on state plans for a low-carbon future, MRV processes, and GHG emissions reporting in Australia and New Zealand. The delegates also explored research projects on climate reporting, energy transition, net-zero precincts, and waste reduction. Vanessa Chang Xiaotian Zhang, PhD Linley Lord Kelly Tranter Tuguy Esgin PhD Sian Flynne Fadiel Ahjum Julia Christensen Trung Nguyen Elizabeth Aitken @Andrea Brandon Helen Cabalu Josh Byrne Himanshu Agrawal Atiq Zaman Sonia Dickinson Felix Chan Jessie Parrish The group learned how First Nations partnerships are integrated into Australia’s emissions reduction strategies and met with industry leaders from Equinix Data Centre, Western Power, and Chevron to discuss their carbon accounting reporting and decarbonisation plans. A visit to the @EMRC provided insights into converting waste to energy and carbon credits. Andrew Smith GAICD Fiona Elmer Penny Oulton @Hannah Bao-Van Du Dave Jones Marcus Geisler Thank you to everyone involved for making the first week a great success! Curtin Faculty of Business and Law Curtin Institute for Energy Transition Hong Ha Baban Eulaiwi Grantley Taylor Habib Rahman Prof. Kate Brooks GAICD FASAPeta Ashworth OAM

Desire Runganga, Researcher: Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia, Curtin Institute for Energy Transition, has joined the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit as a Speaker! As a Mining Engineer, Runganga is emerging as an expert in critical minerals geopolitics and collaboration at the Curtin Institute for Energy Transition. Currently, he is leading the groundwork for establishing the Australian Offshore Wind Cluster at the Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia (SICA). Runganga holds an MSc in Mineral Economics and a Master’s in Mineral and Petroleum Law, combining technical expertise with legal and socio-economic insights into the energy and minerals sectors. Runganga will participate in a session titled: “Opportunities in Critical Metals and Minerals: Automotive and Battery Focus”, where he will highlight the crucial role of critical minerals in transitioning to low-carbon energy, with a particular emphasis on cross-border value chains like the DRC-Zambia Free Zone. Join us at CMA, Africa's premier investment platform for the critical minerals sector. This pivotal event, taking place November 6-7 in Cape Town, connects global leaders, producers, and investors, driving investment toward African projects. Under the theme "Innovate, Enact, Invest in African Critical Minerals to Sustain Global Growth," the summit will position Africa as the primary investment destination for critical minerals. 🔗 Book your delegate pass NOW: https://lnkd.in/dKbchU2r 🔗To get in touch with the team about your participation, visit: https://hubs.la/Q02SlTRt0 #CMA2024 #CriticalMinerals #InvestinAfrica #Energy #Mining #AlternativeEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Geopolitics #Automotive

Last week, CIET Research Fellow Dr Hannah Velure Uren and Communications Coordinator Elena Perse took part in Carbon Literacy Training, delivered by Curtin University academics and students ♻️ 💡 💭 Energy transition and carbon emissions reduction are key and interlinked priorities in the climate action movement, and The Carbon Literacy Project is a fantastic way to promote an increased and holistic understanding of how individuals and society can contribute to a net zero future. Thanks for having us!

On Monday, we welcomed Henrik Stiesdal, pioneer of the modern wind industry, for a special forum on the green transition and opportunities for transformation in WA 🌏 💡 ♻️ We were lucky to have Aunty Robyn Whadjuk Ballardong Yorga Collard begin the event with a wonderful Welcome to Country. Jessica Shaw (Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier) and Professor Peter Klinken (WA Chief Scientist) also offered their perspectives on WA's energy transition, alongside Henrik's international insights. Henrik provided his expert knowledge of the development of renewable energy technologies in Denmark and beyond, sharing lessons for Western Australia. Henrik also highlighted WA's enviable position, with our enormous landmass and some of the best access to solar and wind resources in the world. He urged the audience to take advantage of WA's natural assets and embrace the opportunity to develop a booming renewables industry. With an audience drawn from industry, academia and government, Henrik's valuable experience and knowledge reached those from all areas of the energy sector. For those unable to attend or keen to review Henrik's presentation, the slides and recording are available via the CIET website. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPChehxY 📸 Elana Haynes The UWA Oceans Institute | Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Peta Ashworth OAM | Curtin University Media | WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering #WindEnergy #WindPower #GreenEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #NetZero #Decarbonisation

A greener future and zero waste ambitions go hand in hand, so we are excited to have our Circular Economy theme leader, A/ Prof. Atiq Zaman, taking part in this project and sharing his knowledge with participants! ♻️ 🌏

Prof. Nigar Sultana and A/ Prof. Harj Singh are returning for the second event in the ESG Evolutions series! Join them on the 23rd of October for an insightful discussion of the social opportunities and risks of transition 💡 🤝