GINGR aims to support the just and sustainable energy transition by providing assessment tools to quantify contributions to Nature- and People-Positive goals. To facilitate this, we intend to develop monitoring and reporting systems that are globally aligned and standardised.
The initiative will support governments, companies, and the financial sector to achieve their energy, climate and biodiversity targets in a timely and socially responsible manner.
Our Vision
A rapid energy transition enabled by wind, solar and electricity grids that embraces Nature- and People-Positive goals.
Our Mission
Facilitate Nature- and People-Positive renewable energy and grid deployment by establishing an industry-supported and government-endorsed monitoring and reporting framework on a global scale.
OUR FRAMEWORK
Together, we can create a monitoring and reporting framework to track progress in protecting biodiversity while deploying renewables and electricity grids.
The aim of the GINGR Framework is to allow stakeholders to demonstrate progress towards rapid sustainable renewable energy generation and access.
The framework will rely on agreed criteria and existing tools and methodologies for assessing impacts on and restoration of nature (such as the STAR and IBAT frameworks from IUCN).
The goal is to develop a framework that promotes best practices in biodiversity management and conservation whilst facilitating a faster roll-out of renewable energy and electricity grids globally.
Are you a...
Renewable energy developer or grid operator eager to speed up the energy transition, but worried about the impact of biodiversity regulations?
Government trying to fight the climate, energy and biodiversity crises, but struggling to prioritise one over the other?
Civil society organisation fighting for stronger climate and biodiversity actions, but are unsure how to reconcile the environmental impacts of energy infrastructure?
Financial institution committed to channel funds towards sustainable investment that can deliver both climate and biodiversity security but struggling to meet both?
Who we are
The Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI), is a unique group of transmission system operators (TSOs) and environmental NGOs collaborating on a just, nature-positive energy transition.
IUCN: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), provides organisations with knowledge and resources needed to address environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Both, RGI and IUCN, are jointly leading this effort. A GINGR Secretariat has been established and is currently located at the RGI premises in Berlin. If you or your organisation is interested in supporting our efforts or if you would like to help design the GINGR Framework, please do not hesitate to get in touch:
