The energy transition is bringing significant changes to our regions, and like any unchosen change, it brings with it both opportunities and challenges. In this episode, Wendy Agar sits down with Chris Sounness, CEO of Wimmera Southern Mallee Development, as he shares his insights on fostering collaboration to bring people in the region together and engaging them in the journey through this transformative period of change.He discusses:

• How do we have the challenging conversations about change as a community?
• How do communities get the benefit when they’re doing the heavy lifting for the energy transition?
• How do we learn from the experiences of other regions that have gone through similar shifts?

Chris also offers practical tips and strategies that make this episode a must-listen!

Curious about the impacts and opportunities for regions during the energy transition? Learn more from independent research conducted in the Wimmera, which answers key questions for local communities—and might offer valuable insights for yours too!

Read more here: https://wsm.org.au/initiatives/energy-transition-local-research/

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Andrew Dyer is a highly respected and influential energy sector expert, who recently retired from the role of Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner after a 9 year tenure. He is currently a professorial fellow at Monash University and has an extensive board portfolio across a broad range of sectors.

Summary - In this inaugural episode Wendy and Andrew explore his insights and perspectives from his recently published ‘Community Engagement Review’ report, and the implications for landholders, communities and how engagement is being done. Andrew also shares what he thinks better practice engagement looks like on the ground.

Produced by The Podcast Boss