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Thursday 27th march

17.30 - 18.30 h.

Location: UCLM Paraninfo

Round table. Renewable energy and the impact on steppe birds.

Moderator and Summary

Manuel B. Morales Prieto

Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid and Coordinator of the Steppe Forward Chair.

This round table addresses a hot topic in steppe bird conservation and steppe ecosystem management: the development of renewable energy projects (both solar photovoltaic and wind) and associated powerlines across steppe areas of the Palearctic region harboring populations of endangered steppe bird species. Its aim is to provide the broadest possible view of the threats to steppe birds arising from the development of renewable energies and how the implementation of these energies should be approached to minimize the impact in different countries and regions. These issues will be discussed with five experts representing different stakeholders, from scientists to administrations and energy developers.

Participants

Ana Benítez

Researcher at the Natural Museum of Natural Sciences. Spain.

Biography

Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ana-Benitez-Lopez

Luis Benavente

Programme Director. Subdirectorate General for Environmental Assessment. Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.

Biography not available

Gankhuyag Purev-Ochir

Director of the Mongolian Bird Conservation Center.

Biography not available

David Howell

Senior Energy Policy Officer, BirdLife Europe.

Biography not available