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Australia just opened bidding for its biggest clean energy tender yet, seeking 1.8 gigawatts of renewable power for Western Australia. The program prioritizes developers who work respectfully with local communities and includes dedicated funding for Indigenous partnerships.
Canada just announced the largest clean energy investment in North American history, a $50 billion package that will power millions of homes and export renewable electricity to U.S. cities. The project includes major hydropower expansions, new wind farms, and transmission lines built in partnership with Indigenous communities.
Indigenous economic participation in Canada jumped from $37.6 billion to $63.7 billion between 2013 and 2023, and a new report says deeper partnerships could nearly double that growth. The shift is already helping major projects move forward faster while building stronger communities.
A Manitoba wildlife rehabilitation centre that's now caring for 2,000 animals annually (up from just 200 in the 1980s) is getting $650,000 to expand its lifesaving work. The funding will help Wildlife Haven continue protecting the province's growing number of injured and orphaned wild animals.
Germany's proposal to build Canada's next submarines promises 50,000 jobs over five years and an $86 billion economic boost. The deal includes Arctic defense upgrades, manufacturing centers, and major infrastructure investments across the country.
Australia just launched a massive renewable energy opportunity that could power millions of homes with clean electricity. The government's newest tender invites developers to bid on 5,000 megawatts of solar and wind projects across the country.
Hydro-Québec just launched a major wind energy tender that could bring up to 3,000 MW of clean power while putting communities and First Nations at the center of decision-making. The three-round procurement process prioritizes local benefits and social acceptance over speed alone.
A Canadian First Nation partnered with researchers to develop a groundbreaking way to track moose, caribou, and deer without disturbing them. Snow samples proved 100% effective at detecting animal DNA.