Ireland needs to rapidy develop renewable energy sources and reduce energy demand in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sensitivity mapping aids in planning and conservation in relation to the development of renewable energy. By highlighting areas most sensitive for birds, stakeholders can make wiser choices on the siting of renewable energy developments to minimise the impacts on birds.

Bird Wind Sensitivity Mapping Tool for Terrestrial Wind Energy Development

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Marine Renewables Sensitivity Mapping

Offshore renewables must be developed in a way that ensures that there are minimum impacts to seabirds. We are developing a marine renewables sensitivity mapping tool to this end.