About us

A historic, climate change focused partnership between France and Australia - FACET: the Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition.

Co-led by CEA, Université Grenoble-Alpes and Swinburne University of Technology (which is also the host of the centre), the Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition (FACET) further strengthens Australia and France’s bilateral relationship through strategic collaboration on sustainable and inclusive energy initiatives, while also supporting the energy transition needs in the Indo-Pacific region.

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our team

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee shapes FACET’s overall strategy, meeting every quarter to review project funding, internal programmes, and the centre’s budget. Its decisions are informed by recommendations from the Advisory Council.

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Advisory Council

The Advisory Council advises the FACET Steering Committee on matters of policy, research priorities, industry partnerships and other matters relevant to FACET's operations. It advises on priorities for innovation, research, education and training. Its membership includes French and Australian academic and industry experts and leaders, including from FACET partners Swinburne, UGA and CEA, as well as representatives from key Indo-Pacific entities.

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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is made up of representatives from FACET’s three founding academic members. It drives the centre’s activities, provides technical expertise, monitors progress with the Co-Directors, and approves key working documents, timelines, and priorities.

Co-Directors

FACET is led by a Co-Directorship, which serves as the interface between the centre’s operational team and the governance entities and project groups which the Co-Directors are members of and support.