Living Windfarms Project workshop - March 2023

Our second hybrid workshop will be held at 9:00am on the 16th of March, hosted by our partner the University of East Anglia (UEA). The workshop topic is Policy and Decommissioning of Offshore Windfarms; an engaging subject now that some windfarm developments in the North Sea are starting to reach the end of their operational life. How will their removal impact the habitats they are now a part of? Are policies up to date with ecological findings? Will changes to decommissioning procedures produce negative or positive outcomes for biodiversity?

The Workshop will feature speakers from Exo Engineering, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), the Rich North Sea and Academics from UEA among other experts in the field of offshore wind policy and decommissioning. The workshop will outline current policy regarding offshore wind power in the North sea and what decommissioning looks like at sites in practice. Impacts on biodiversity throughout the decommissioning process, and changes to be considered for future breakdowns will also be discussed. Through online activities and Q/A, attendees online and in person will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and expertise on current practices, ecology and eco engineering’s role throughout decommissioning.

Register below to attend in person or online.