Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Renewable Power Infrastructure / OECD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Renewable energy sources.

Biodiversity conservation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

As countries scale up climate action, they face the challenge of expanding renewable power while tackling biodiversity loss. Transitioning away from fossil fuels can reduce climate-related pressure on biodiversity, but brings its own risks. Unless carefully managed, the expansion of renewable power could compromise biodiversity. This report synthesises evidence on biodiversity impacts from renewable power infrastructure, with a focus on solar power, wind power and power lines. It identifies opportunities for mainstreaming biodiversity into power sector planning and policy to deliver better outcomes for nature and the climate. Drawing on good practice insights from across the globe, the report offers governments recommendations to align renewable power expansion with biodiversity goals.

Contents:

Foreword

Acknowledgements

List of acronyms and abbreviations

Executive Summary

1 Recommendations and policy options

2 Biodiversity, infrastructure and the low-emissions transition: Context for action

3 Biodiversity impacts of solar power, wind power and power lines

4 Mainstreaming biodiversity into low-emissions pathways and power sector planning

5 Policy instruments for reconciling biodiversity protection and renewable power expansion

Annex A. International agreements relevant to mainstreaming biodiversity into renewable energy infrastructure

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ISBN:

92-64-75329-X