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WCC 2020 Res 033 - Activity Report

Submitted by asanter on Mon, 10/24/2022 - 10:50
General Information
Promoting biodiversity preservation through environmentally friendly energy transformation measures
IUCN Constituent: 
Headquarters
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered: 
2022
Geographic scope: 
Global
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
Fauna & Flora International ( FFI ) / United Kingdom
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN Climate Crisis Commission 2022-2025 (CCC)
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
The biodiversity consultancy
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Capacity-buildingIUCN secretariat has continued the communication of the guidance on mitigating biodiversity impacts associated with wind and solar energy generation. In addition, the IUCN Mediterranean office in 2022 has released guidance on avoiding impacts to wildlife from electricity powerlines. In 2022 we have continued to work with renewable energy companies to provide guidance on best practice towards assessing and mitigating cumulative impacts from renewable energy generation. On-going
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessIUCN secretariat has worked with the renewable grid initiative and the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature via workshops and meetings (in December 2021 and October 2022) with the renewable energy industry to raise awareness of the potential impacts of renewable energy generation on biodiversity On-going
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
The Resolution calls for the repealing of laws and policy that obstruct energy efficiency and renewable energy use and the removal of fossil fuel subsidies, this issue is the responsibility of state members and so far, (especially with the current war in Ukraine), there seems to be limited appetite for repealing such legislation. I
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessIUCN secretariat and Members will continue to communicate on the need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy globally and best practice for renewable energy generation
Scientific/technical activitiesIUCN secretariat and Members will produce guidance and case studies on cumulative impacts and spatial planning to promote best practice in the siting of renewable energy projects
Additional Information
External link(s): 
Mitigating biodiversity impacts associated with solar and wind energy development