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Wind energy expansion and species conservation – Evaluation of the 2022 amendment to the Federal Nature Conservation Act

On 20 July 2022, provisions governing the operation of wind turbines were introduced as part of the fourth amendment to the Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatSchG). These provisions were…

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Vögel fliegen vor einem Windpark in einer Küstenlandschaft

Wind energy ramp up and species protection laws

In view of the climate crisis, the German Federal government has set itself the goal of increasing the share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption to at least 80 % by 2030 and to 100…

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Windenergieanlage von oben mit Feldern und Alleen

WindGISKI

WindGISKI Land use conflicts jeopardise the success of the energy transition. In many regions of Germany, citizens are campaigning against the expansion of wind energy because they are concerned…

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Ein Logo mit einem Pfeil symbolisiert ein externes Projekt

WiWind

Wind as an economic factor: harmonising the interests of politics, industry, nature and citizens

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Ein Logo mit einem Pfeil symbolisiert ein externes Projekt
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How can the expansion in renewable energies be designed in harmony with nature? The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) is providing expert scientific advice on this question to the Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (Bundesumweltministerium, BMUB). Research by the BfN always has a practical application and generates scientific results for advising government i.e. supplies a basis for decision-making for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and further development of nature conservation measures and the Federal Government's nature conservation policy.