Environment
Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Renewable Power Infrastructure
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.
Available from January 30, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Foreword | |
| List of acronyms and abbreviations | |
| Executive Summary | |
| Recommendations and policy options | |
| Biodiversity, infrastructure and the low-emissions transition: Context for action | |
| Biodiversity impacts of solar power, wind power and power lines | |
| Mainstreaming biodiversity into low-emissions pathways and power sector planning | |
| Policy instruments for reconciling biodiversity protection and renewable power expansion | |
| International agreements relevant to mainstreaming biodiversity into renewable energy infrastructure |
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