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

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.

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.

Providing guidelines for choosing, implementing, and monitoring these designs with input from industry and policymakers, and tailor them to specific regions, ecosystems, and technologies

Increasing awareness about the importance of balancing biodiversity and decarbonisation through engagement and strategies aimed at all users of the sea.

NiD4OCEAN News

Latest news about the project

Updates
June 17, 2026

Bringing nature-inclusive design into the classroom

NiD4OCEAN researcher Juan Carlos Pardo introduced primary school students to the links between infrastructure, biodiversity, and[...]

Updates
May 26, 2026

NiD4OCEAN holds its 5th Consortium Meeting

NiD4OCEAN partners met online to review recent progress, align upcoming work, and discuss the project’s first[...]

Updates
May 19, 2026

NiD4OCEAN joins Pint of Science Oslo

On 20 May 2026, NiD4OCEAN will take part in Pint of Science Oslo, as part of the[...]

Updates
June 17, 2026

Bringing nature-inclusive design into the classroom

NiD4OCEAN researcher Juan Carlos Pardo introduced primary school students to the links between infrastructure, biodiversity, and[...]

Updates
May 26, 2026

NiD4OCEAN holds its 5th Consortium Meeting

NiD4OCEAN partners met online to review recent progress, align upcoming work, and discuss the project’s first[...]

Updates
May 19, 2026

NiD4OCEAN joins Pint of Science Oslo

On 20 May 2026, NiD4OCEAN will take part in Pint of Science Oslo, as part of the[...]