COP29 Baku

COP29 Side Event: Nature- and People-Positive Renewable Energy with GINGR

Highlighting the need for metrics within the just and sustainable energy transition and the role of GINGR in delivering data-driven solutions.

In response to global commitments to accelerate decarbonisation, COP28 reaffirmed the need to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Achieving this target requires a balanced approach that respects biodiversity and the well-being of communities impacted by new infrastructure. Recognising this need, GINGR (Global Initiative for Nature, Grids, and Renewables) aims to develop—through collaboration with stakeholders—a pioneering framework for assessing the ecological and social impacts of renewable energy and electricity grid projects.

At the WWF 'Panda Pavilion' at COP29, GINGR is gathering a diverse group of voices—policymakers, industry leaders, NGOs, and community advocates—to co-create a framework that guides renewable energy expansion while protecting nature and supporting communities. Currently in the early stages, GINGR aims to establish standardised metrics and reporting systems that make sure new energy projects benefit both the environment and people.

This event invites all stakeholders to bring their unique perspectives to the table. By contributing to the foundational design of GINGR’s tools, participants help ensure the framework is practical and relevant. Government representatives can align this framework with national goals; industry leaders can make sure it reflects the real-world dynamics of project deployment, while NGOs and community advocates can ensure that it genuinely addresses social and environmental needs.

For those committed to a just and nature-friendly energy transition, this event is a chance to shape a framework that’s adaptable, inclusive, and impactful. Join us to co-develop the tools that will help drive a future of energy that we can all be proud of, one that respects our planet and empowers local communities. Attendees will leave with practical insights, a clear understanding of GINGR’s mission, and concrete avenues to incorporate their perspectives into the framework’s development, ensuring it meets diverse needs and fosters a genuinely inclusive energy transition.

Agenda

Date: 18 November 2024
Time: 13:30 – 14:30 AZT / 10:30 – 11:30 CET
Location: COP29 Baku, WWF 'Panda Pavilion', Blue Zone, G18

  • 13:30 AZT – Welcome & Introduction to GINGR
    • Antonella Battaglini, CEO, Renewables Grid Initiative

  • 13:35 AZT – Keynote: Importance of Nature-Positive Approaches & Metrics for Assessing Ecological Impacts
    • Rachel Asante-Owusu, Senior Programme Coordinator, Climate Change & Energy Transition, IUCN

  • 13:45 AZT – Panel: The Necessity and Unique Value of GINGR
    • Dr. Karsten Sach, Chair, GINGR International Advisory Board
    • Shamini Selvaratnam, International Climate and Clean Energy Associate Director, Ocean Conservancy
    • Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Global Leader of Climate & Energy, WWF International
    • Moderator: Antonella Battaglini, CEO, Renewables Grid Initiative

  • 14:05 AZT – Audience Q&A on GINGR’s framework and metrics

  • 14:20 AZT – Presentation on GINGR’s latest publications and 2025 outlook
    • Rachel Asante-Owusu, Senior Programme Coordinator, Climate Change & Energy Transition, IUCN

Contact

Annika Lilliestam
Coordinator – GINGR

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t: +49 30 2332 11032
annika[at]renewables-grid.eu

Antonella Battaglini
Chief Executive Officer

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t: +49 30 2332 11011
m: +49 170 5849229
antonella[at]renewables-grid.eu

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author only and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU or LIFE Programme. Neither the EU nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the LIFE Programme. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.