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Technical Working Group

Metrics

The primary objective of the Metrics TWG is to evaluate the different metrics that should be used to assess the positive and negative impacts of offshore wind developments on biodiversity, and thus their potential to deliver Nature- and People-Positive outcomes aligned to emerging guidance from IUCN.

Objectives

  • Provide technical advice and guidance

  • Identify research and evidence-based knowledge gaps if/where appropriate​

  • Represent the Metrics TWG at events taking place at relevant international meetings (e.g. IUCN World Conservation Congress, CBD COP, UNFCCC COP, etc.)

  • Support test pilots

Members

  • Dr. Nicholas Macfarlane (Chair), Senior Scientist & Programme Manager, IUCN

  • Liam Innis, Senior Manager, Energy and Ecosystems, Renewables Grid Initiative

  • Dr. Frants Jensen, Senior Scientist, Department of Ecoscience, Aarhus University

  • Dr. Aonghais Cook, Principal Consultant, The Biodiversity Consultancy

  • Dr. Thea Pisani Fraser, Marine Biodiversity Lead, SSE Renewables

  • Cat Hemmingsen, Senior Biodiversity Advisor, Ørsted

  • Tris Allinson, Senior Conservation Scientist, BirdLife International

Get in touch

Stay updated with this Technical Working Group and get invited to future GINGR events by emailing info@gingr.org

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