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Offshore Wind Energy in Ireland – Significant Support for NGOs with €1 Million Fund

Written by Paulo S. Nogueira
Published 14/12/2023 às 12:01
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Increasing the groups' capacity will contribute to effective future maritime spatial planning, including additional knowledge, resources from environmental NGOs and participation in public consultation periods.

Ireland's Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced additional funding of over €1 million for the Irish Environment Network (IEN). The funding will enable environmental NGOs actively involved in the marine environment sector to develop their capacity and secure additional expertise in areas critical to achieving ambitions offshore wind energy of Ireland. These areas include marine science and research, the marine planning system offshore wind e capacity.

The additional funding announced today will ensure that environmental NGOs can contribute to the establishment of future DMAPs, through participation in public consultation periods. This will include an upcoming second public consultation period for the South Coast DMAP, scheduled for early 2024. Ryan said: 'An adequately resourced environmental NGO sector is critical to our ongoing work to accelerate the delivery of offshore renewable energy. 'In particular, the work of environmental NGOs in the areas of conservation, public awareness and education will make an important contribution to the establishment of future offshore DMAPs.'

Offshore Wind Energy: The Future of Renewable Energy

Offshore wind energy is one of the most promising forms of offshore renewable energy in the world. With the capacity From providing a clean, renewable energy source, offshore wind energy has the potential to revolutionize the way we get our energy.

Additional Knowledge about Offshore Wind Energy

The development of planning systems for offshore wind energy requires a solid foundation of marine science and research. Furthermore, public engagement and resources from environmental NGOs play a crucial role in future maritime spatial planning.

Local Communities and Fishing Industry in Offshore Wind Energy

The impact of offshore wind energy on local communities and the fishing industry is an important aspect to consider. Participation in public consultation periods is essential to ensure the conservation and public awareness about the environmental Protection and biodiversity in marine areas.

Conservation Objectives in Offshore Wind Energy

Site conservation and environmental protection are key objectives when developing offshore wind energy projects. It is essential to ensure a balance between the development of the offshore wind industry and the preservation of sensitive marine areas.

Source: © Re News.Biz

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