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SUMMARY:Webinar: Clarifying key environmental concepts for an ecologically-sound deployment of offshore wind in Europe
DESCRIPTION:In the context of the European Commission’s REPowerEU Plan we are faced with an urgent need to boost renewables and grid deployment while also addressing the complexities of deploying them at scale in European seas. The impact that infrastructure will have on nature in the marine environment is of great concern and we need to find environmentally friendly ways to plan and deploy the necessary infrastructure while meeting biodiversity conservation and restoration targets. To achieve this\, a common understanding of the key environmental concepts in policy discussions will support all sectoral actors in accelerating ecologically-sound offshore wind energy. \nThis webinar is based on the conclusions of the discussion paper on ‘Essential Environmental Concepts for the Offshore Wind Energy Sector in Europe’ published by the Renewables Grid Initiative with contributions from members of the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature. The report author will shed light on selected environmental concepts which are currently being used in policy discussions\, position papers and statements concerning the rapid deployment of offshore renewables wind and subsea cables in Europe. \nThe webinar aims to showcase different interpretations on issues such as: \n\nWhat does Ecosystem-based Approach (EbA) mean in the context of maritime spatial planning?\nWhat is the difference between nature-based solutions (NbS) and nature inclusive design (NID)?\nHow can we define restoration in the marine environment?\n\nThe webinar will also touch on suggested next steps regarding how relevant actors can better employ these concepts and align their usage to accelerate offshore energy deployment in a sustainable manner. \nThe presentation will be followed by a discussion with input from key contributors to the paper and a Q&A session with the author. \nAbout the speaker: Dr PJ Stephenson is an independent conservation and sustainability consultant\, chair of the IUCN SSC Species Monitoring Specialist Group and a Research Fellow at the University of Lausanne\, Switzerland. He compiled and edited the final version of the discussion paper on ‘Essential Environmental Concepts for the Offshore Wind Energy Sector in Europe’
URL:https://balticwind.eu/event/webinar-clarifying-key-environmental-concepts-for-an-ecologically-sound-deployment-of-offshore-wind-in-europe/
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