The Clean Energy Transition: Developing a Social Licence for Hydrogen

Build trust with the community and learn best practices for hydrogen projects

With a staggering 15% of the world’s announced hydrogen projects, Australia stands at the cusp of a transformative energy transition. Equip yourself with essential knowledge and skills in hydrogen technology and community engagement to play a pivotal role in the green revolution.

On this short course, you’ll gain valuable insights into effective communication strategies, community engagement, and the importance of social licence in the hydrogen sector.

Explore the role of hydrogen in the clean energy transition

Hydrogen is quickly becoming a cornerstone of the global shift towards clean and renewable energy. You’ll begin this course by delving into the various uses of hydrogen from both an Australian and global perspective.

You’ll gain an understanding of why hydrogen is crucial for reducing carbon emissions and creating sustainable energy solutions. The course teaches you about the infrastructure and technologies behind hydrogen production and how they contribute to the clean energy transition.

Engage with your community for hydrogen social licence

You’ll look into the strategies and tools needed to develop a robust social licence for hydrogen initiatives and the role community engagement plays in the successful implementation of hydrogen projects.

You’ll discover how to assess social attitudes towards hydrogen and address key issues that arise within the community through properly timed communications and well-crafted messages that resonate with the public, fostering trust and support for hydrogen projects.

Build and maintain trust with community stakeholders

Equip yourself with essential skills to advocate for hydrogen initiatives and drive Australia’s leadership in the global clean energy transition. Join Deakin University’s course and become a catalyst for change.

This course is designed for professionals working in first-moving industries, including policymakers, hydrogen project proponents, communications and engagement experts, and innovative community members. You’ll upskill in hydrogen messaging and community engagement to support a clean and green energy economy.

This course is designed for professionals working in first-moving industries, including policymakers, hydrogen project proponents, communications and engagement experts, and innovative community members. You’ll upskill in hydrogen messaging and community engagement to support a clean and green energy economy.

• Define the concept and process of social licence.
• Identify why social licence is important for hydrogen.
• Describe the uses of hydrogen from an Australian and global perspective, and its importance in the clean energy transition.
• Identify key issues and community attitudes to hydrogen
• Assess how and when to effectively communicate with communities.