Publications

Statement on an Improved, Robust and Timely MSP Process

10 Recommendations to improve Maritime Spatial Planning to reach European climate, energy and biodiversity targets

Case Study: Marine environmental data monitoring for nature-friendly offshore wind

WWF Position Paper: Accelerating offshore wind deployment in a nature friendly way

RSPB Report: Powering Healthy Seas – Accelerating Nature Positive Offshore Wind

RSPB Report Summary: Powering Healthy Seas – Accelerating Nature Positive Offshore Wind

Essential Environmental Concepts for the Offshore Wind Energy Sector in Europe

Statement on the upcoming EU Restoration Law

WWF Summary for Policymakers: Maritime Spatial Planning in the Baltic Sea

The North Sea Foundation Analysis: potential risks to North Sea nature posed by offshore wind energy
Trainings
Offshore Wind & Nature Protection – Online Training
Four half-day online workshops were organised by BirdLife – Europe and Central Asia with the support of the VELUX Foundations. These workshops were targeted at NGOs, aiming to build their understanding and capacity to engage on key aspects of offshore wind development with relevance for nature protection. The workshops featured expert speakers on a range …
Statements
Med OCEaN Statement on Non-Price Criteria in Offshore Wind Energy Tenders
In this statement, the undersigned Members of Med OCEaN provide key recommendations to national authorities in the region on how to design offshore wind tenders with nature in mind and effectively integrate ecological non-price criteria.
Statement on achieving nature- and people-friendly offshore wind and grids
Decisions made in the next five years will be catalytic in defining the EU’s pathway to achieve climate, energy and biodiversity objectives. OCEaN – North & Baltic Seas calls on European policymakers to address outstanding challenges and effectively implement key policy files.
Statement on Charting the Course for a Sustainable Offshore Future
This statement calls for joint political action on climate and biodiversity goals after the 2024 EU elections and underlines five key areas policymakers must focus on to ensure the expansion of offshore wind contributes positively to both the environment and society.
Statement on the upcoming EU Wind Power Package
OCEaN welcomes the EC’s upcoming Wind Power Package and emphasises that minimum requirements and non-price criteria in offshore wind auctions can enable Member States to maximise project value for society, nature, the electricity system, and supply chains.
Statement on ecological criteria in offshore wind farm auctions
OCEaN - North & Baltic Seas is committed to supporting EU Member States in identifying possible ecological criteria, facilitating contact with stakeholders, and serving as a knowledge-hub of best practices and scientific evidence.
Statement on an Improved, Robust and Timely MSP Process
OCEaN Members strongly support an improved, robust and timely MSP process. This will speed up ORE, support the decision-making process for spatial allocation, and also reduce investment risks and project delays.
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