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Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Migratory Soaring Birds’ Considerations in the Energy Sector

The workshop will bring together leading experts from both the energy and nature conservation sectors to tackle bird mortality in energy infrastructure in the Middle East Region

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Committing to sustainable electricity grids in Europe

One way to improve how we source our electricity is to move to renewable energy. RGI, a partnership of green NGOs and grid operators promotes the expansion of renewable energy generation and the modernisation of transmission capacity in Europe. On Wednesday 5 December, RGI partners, including BirdLife Europe, launched a new major report and a declaration that they presented to Commissioners Oettinger and Potočnik.

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National renewable energy Action Plan in Bulgaria ensures biodiversity conservation

Bulgaria has started implementing the regulations of the National Renewable Energy Action Plan 2011 – 2020.

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Managing Effects of Wind Power on Birds and Bats

The ‘Birds and Bats Master Class’ being held in conjunction with the Clean Technology Fund’s Pilot Countries meeting will enable a range of different parties to come together, including countries where more wind projects are expected in the pipeline.

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Solar, wind and ocean energy ‘greenest’ for Europe – but governments must do more for wildlife and climate

Energy from the sun, wind and oceans can be harnessed without harm to Europe’s birds and other wildlife, but European and national governments must step up to the challenge, according to a report released on Tuesday 22 November, in Brussels. Leading conservation body BirdLife Europe has added its voice to call for a renewables revolution to combat climate change.

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BirdLife Europe calls for a renewables revolution in harmony with nature

With the launch of its new report, Meeting Europe’s Renewable Energy Targets in Harmony with Nature, in Brussels on 22 November, BirdLife Europe wants to show how we can meet our 2020 renewable energy targets without impacting on wildlife.

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