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RGI’s Work Dimension Energy & Nature

Explore here all topics under the RGI’s Work Dimension Explore here all topics under the RGI’s Work Dimension which ensures energy systems, both onshore and offshore, are developed in coherence with nature and biodiversity

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RGI’s Work Dimension Energy & Nature ensures energy systems both onshore and offshore are developed in coherence with nature and biodiversity, through collaborative design and implementation of sound mitigation, enhancement and restoration measures.

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Bird Protection
Integrated vegetation management
Offshore Energy & Nature
Monitoring & Reporting

projects & activities

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Jan 2025 – Present

NID4BirdLife
Project Offshore Energy & Nature

October 2024 – September 2027

NiD4OCEAN
Project Offshore Energy & Nature

Dec 2023 – currently

GINGR
Project Monitoring & Reporting

Jan 2023 – Oct 2025

FlatEMF 
Project Offshore Energy & Nature

January 2023 – December 2028

SafeLines4Birds
Project Bird Protection

December 2017 – Currently

Bird Portal
Project Bird Protection

RESOURCES

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Upcoming

01 October 2025

EMF and the Flounder: Electromagnetic fields and their consequences for a vital fishery species
Webinar Online
Upcoming

07 October 2025

Connecting Nature Finance: Understanding biodiversity credits and their role in a nature-positive future
Webinar Online
Upcoming

18 November 2025

Expert Workshop: Nature-Inclusive Design in Offshore Energy Infrastructure
Event Brussels

03 July 2025

Expert Workshop: Integrated Offshore Planning – Aligning Energy, Nature and Space
Expert Workshop Brussels

06 June 2025

Test video
Video Offshore Energy & Nature

25 June 2025

Monitoring Biodiversity at Sea: Ensuring a Nature-Positive Approach
Webinar

02 July 2025

Locating Offshore Wind in Australia: Fostering grid readiness and local benefits with smart siting, system integration, and spatial planning
Webinar
wind turbines

12 June 2025

Global MSP: Frameworks for Maritime Spatial Planning for Nature-Positive Offshore Wind
Event

20 May 2025

NID4BirdLIFE: Nature-Inclusive Design solution to support the Black-legged Kittiwake in Belgium
Webinar

09 April 2025

Beyond turbines: Powering the future and boosting marine nature
Event Copenhagen

27 March 2025

Country Profile Webinar: Lessons from France – Accelerating Offshore Wind and Nature Protection
Webinar

19 June 2025

Discover the NiD4OCEAN Open Innovation Challenge
Webinar

13 February 2025

Mapping NID Solutions: An Exploration of the Rich North Sea Toolbox
Webinar

18 December 2024

Shaping our Offshore Path: Optimised Planning for Offshore Energy Development
Factsheet Energy System Optimisation

23 January 2025

Fostering Healthy Seas: Avoidance and Minimisation of Environmental Impacts from Offshore Wind and Grids
Event

15 December 2024

Country Profile: Accelerating offshore wind and nature protection in Denmark
Factsheet Offshore Energy & Nature

21 November 2024

COP29 Workshop: Power of the Seas
Workshop Baku

28 October 2024

Avoidance and Minimisation of Environmental Impacts from Offshore Wind and Grid Infrastructure
Report Offshore Energy & Nature

15 October 2024

Wire Marker Effectiveness Review
Report Bird Protection

24 September 2024

Country Profile Webinar: Accelerating offshore wind and nature protection in Denmark
Webinar Online

11 October 2024

Strong Winds, Thriving Seas – turning ambition into action for nature-friendly offshore wind and grids
Event Brussels

30 May 2024

Protection des oiseaux le long du réseau électrique – Pour la protection de la nature et la sécurité du système électrique’
Webinar

27 June 2024

Bird’s Eye View: Ornithology for a nature-friendly energy transition
Webinar Online

25 April 2024

Turning the tide – Optimising Europe’s Offshore Energy Future with Holistic Planning and Engagement
Modellers’ Exchange Workshop Brussels

15 October 2024

Wingspan 2024: Partnerships for a bird-friendly energy transition
Conference Brussels

15 February 2024

Country Profile: Accelerating offshore wind and nature protection in the Netherlands
Factsheet Offshore Energy & Nature

21 March 2024

Workshop: Achieving offshore wind and biodiversity targets – opportunities and lessons learned in Europe’s seas
Workshop

20 February 2024

Country Profile Webinar: Accelerating offshore wind and nature protection in the Netherlands
Webinar

20 February 2024

Shared Airspace Webinar: Unlocking a bird-friendly European grid
Webinar

15 January 2024

Best Practice Guide: Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) in Europe
Report Integrated vegetation management

07 December 2023

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

23 November 2023

RGI organises event for Ukrainian grid operators on bird protection for system security
Webinar

26 October 2023

Subsea Grids Supporting Marine Biodiversity – Improving Undersea Resiliency with Nature Materials
Event

23 October 2023

OCEaN Statement on the upcoming EU Wind Power Package
Statement Offshore Energy & Nature

28 September 2023

Online Launch: the Offshore Coalition for Energy & Nature – Mediterranean Sea
Event Online
bird flying

08 November 2023

Connecting Biodiversity
Training Series Berlin

15 August 2023

Offshore colocation Discussion Paper
Report Offshore Energy & Nature

24 August 2023

Bats and Wind Energy – Protecting bats around onshore wind farms
Webinar

25 May 2023

Workshop: How to plan and deploy nature friendly offshore wind
Workshop

27 April 2023

Fire watch – How can the grid help prevent wildfires?
Webinar

26 April 2023

OCEaN Statement on ecological criteria in offshore wind farm auctions
Statement Offshore Energy & Nature

26 April 2023

How to integrate nature into offshore wind and grid infrastructure – a spotlight on offshore auctioning
Workshop

23 February 2023

Solar Ecosystems – Restoring nature alongside solar power
Webinar

22 February 2023

Need for Grids Video: Offshore energy infrastructure and biodiversity
Video Creating awareness & capacity-building

08 February 2023

Shared Airspace – Protecting birds along the grid
Video Bird Protection

26 June 2023

Webinar: Enhancing marine life around the subsea electricity grids in the Dutch North Sea
Webinar

12 December 2022

Shared Airspace: Results from Conference and impulses for action
Report Bird Protection

23 November 2022

Wind & Wings – Protecting birds around onshore wind infrastructure
Webinar

19 October 2022

OCEaN Statement on an Improved, Robust and Timely MSP Process
Statement Offshore Energy & Nature

12 October 2022

Shared Airspace Brochure
Brochure Bird Protection

contact

Cristina Simioli

Director – Offshore Energy and Nature

Cristina Simioli

Director – Offshore Energy and Nature

t: +49 30 2332 11023
Cristina Simioli is responsible for RGI’s portfolio of offshore activities, which have the objective of finding solutions to reconcile energy and nature in renewable and grid infrastructure development. She has extensive experience in the instigation and coordination of national, regional and European cross-sectoral collaborations and in participatory and stakeholder engagement techniques. Before joining RGI, she worked on climate and nature protection for an environmental NGO, a UN agency and an engineering consultancy.

Liam Innis

Senior Manager – Energy Ecosystems

Liam Innis

Senior Manager – Energy Ecosystems

t: +49 30 2332 11015
Liam joined RGI in June 2019 and now works on the Onshore Environment Team. As of 2021, he is responsible for the coordination of three national TSO/NGO collaboration projects in Germany and Ireland. He is also the contact person for topics relating to nature protection and ecosystem restoration. He has previously worked in public relations, research, teaching and sustainable development. Liam holds degrees in Modern Languages (BA – German, Spanish and French with Dutch) and Environment, Development and Policy (MA) from the Universities of Newcastle and Sussex (UK) respectively.

Manon Thiel (Quetstroey)

Manager – Energy and Nature

Manon Thiel (Quetstroey)

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.

Cristina Simioli

Director – Offshore Energy and Nature

Cristina Simioli

Director – Offshore Energy and Nature

t: +49 30 2332 11023
Cristina Simioli is responsible for RGI’s portfolio of offshore activities, which have the objective of finding solutions to reconcile energy and nature in renewable and grid infrastructure development. She has extensive experience in the instigation and coordination of national, regional and European cross-sectoral collaborations and in participatory and stakeholder engagement techniques. Before joining RGI, she worked on climate and nature protection for an environmental NGO, a UN agency and an engineering consultancy.

Liam Innis

Senior Manager – Energy Ecosystems

Liam Innis

Senior Manager – Energy Ecosystems

t: +49 30 2332 11015
Liam joined RGI in June 2019 and now works on the Onshore Environment Team. As of 2021, he is responsible for the coordination of three national TSO/NGO collaboration projects in Germany and Ireland. He is also the contact person for topics relating to nature protection and ecosystem restoration. He has previously worked in public relations, research, teaching and sustainable development. Liam holds degrees in Modern Languages (BA – German, Spanish and French with Dutch) and Environment, Development and Policy (MA) from the Universities of Newcastle and Sussex (UK) respectively.

Manon Thiel (Quetstroey)

Manager – Energy and Nature

Manon Thiel (Quetstroey)

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.