Meeting description: To explore how offshore renewable energy developments (wind turbines) can benefit nature especially seabird colonies while aiding Scotland's fight against climate change. For example in our opinion offshore wind can be planned and situated in ways that minimise their negative impact on seabird colonies while we also feel that renewable energy developers can and should contribute funding toward seabird conservation measures such as island biosecurity programmes. The purpose of the lobbying at the event was to encourage Ministers to maintain a coordinated approach with industry and Non-Governmental Organisations to delivering benefits to seabirds to help offset some of the adverse impacts of offshore wind on seabirds.
Topic label: Climate