Offshore Wind and Fisheries

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Can fisheries and offshore wind farms co-exist?

This was the title of an event organised by the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries (PECH). The answer to this question, of course, is yes – but the happy coexistence of offshore wind and fisheries require specific conditions. European institutions now need to connect stakeholders and provide a dedicated place for sharing best practices and solutions. The context is important here. Offshore wind is essential to the decarbonisation of Europe’s energy mix. Today Europe has 20 GW of offshore wind. But the European Commission estimates that we need 400-450 GW of offshore wind if Europe is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Europe needs massive shares of offshore wind – but this... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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fisheries, PECH, relationship, offshore, wind farm, rules, on-site, fishing, marine, wildlife, , onitoring, construction