Nature-inclusive designs
for reconciling offshore renewables with ocean protection

NiD4OCEAN is investigating the role of offshore renewable energy in biodiversity conservation and restoration through nature-inclusive designs 

NiD4OCEAN at a glance

© Photos from Hywind Tampen, June 2023.
Building a strong knowledge base for the emerging field of nature-inclusive designs by mapping current solutions and creating new ones for offshore renewable energy across European seas.
© Oscar Bos
Exploring the benefits and risks of these designs by developing tools to measure their impact on the environment, economy, and livelihood of coastal communities at various stages and scales.
© Oscar Bos
Providing guidelines for choosing, implementing, and monitoring these designs with input from industry and policymakers, and tailor them to specific regions, ecosystems, and technologies
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Increasing awareness about the importance of balancing biodiversity and decarbonisation through engagement and strategies aimed at all users of the sea.

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