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Good practices

Event

RGI-Greece event ‘Bird protection around the grid – for nature protection and system security’

Event

Topic

Bird Protection

Dimension

Energy & Nature
Calendar 07 December 2023
Clock 10:00 – 13:40

Organised by: RGI & Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS)

In early December, RGI worked with the Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS) to organise a webinar for the Greek transmission system operator – IPTO – distribution system operator, HEDNO, and the National Environment and Climate Change Agency (NECCA).

The goal of the webinar was to explore the intricate balance between grid infrastructure and bird protection and share experiences from several EU Member States regarding mitigation measures, planning, and policy.

In the half-day event, speakers from Greece, Germany, Belgium and Bulgaria exchanged their experiences on, for example, the technical requirements of bird flight diverters, sensitivity mapping and national guidelines. In the discussions, participants agreed that taking steps to ensure bird protection along the grid is indispensable, not only as it affects biodiversity protection goals, but also network reliability and public perception of grid infrastructure. You can find all information on the speakers in the below agenda.

RGI is glad to collaborate with colleagues in Greece and supports their commitment towards a nature-friendly electricity grid.

Find all presentations and recordings held at the event below, and in case of questions, please contact us below.

contact

Manon Thiel

Manager – Energy and Nature

Manon Thiel

Manager – Energy and Nature

t: +49 30 2332 11034
Manon joined RGI in 2022. She is currently working as a Manager in the Energy and Nature team and is in charge of the SafeLines4Birds project. Prior to RGI, Manon worked as an ecologist in a consulting office in Berlin, engaged in the protection of bat populations in Europe in the context of onshore wind energy projects. She also worked on diverse projects in Africa, particularly in the protection and conservation of African mammals. Manon holds a Master’s degree in Biodiversity conservation from Université de Perpignan in France and completed her Master’s thesis in South Africa.

Manon Thiel

Manager – Energy and Nature

Manon Thiel

Manager – Energy and Nature

t: +49 30 2332 11034
Manon joined RGI in 2022. She is currently working as a Manager in the Energy and Nature team and is in charge of the SafeLines4Birds project. Prior to RGI, Manon worked as an ecologist in a consulting office in Berlin, engaged in the protection of bat populations in Europe in the context of onshore wind energy projects. She also worked on diverse projects in Africa, particularly in the protection and conservation of African mammals. Manon holds a Master’s degree in Biodiversity conservation from Université de Perpignan in France and completed her Master’s thesis in South Africa.