Join us for an exciting discussion about the role of offshore wind to achieve the EU’s climate and energy targets and how the deployment of this infrastructure must be done in harmony with other blue economy sectors and in support of thriving nature in our seas.  

The event will start with a presentation of WWF’s latest assessment on the state of play of offshore wind in the EU and whether Member States’ projected deployment has put us on track to deliver the Paris Agreement goal of keeping global warming below 1.5°C.

A panel of experts will then explore opportunities for improving the coexistence of human activities at sea as offshore wind expands, and how different maritime sectors can contribute to practical solutions for restoring nature along with the energy transition.

Panel discussion with:

• Felix Leinemann, Head of Unit - Blue Economy Sectors, Aquaculture and Maritime Spatial Planning at European Commission

• Malgosia Bartosik, Deputy CEO at WindEurope

• Cristina Simioli, Director Offshore Energy and Nature at Renewables Grid Initiative

• Rosalie Tukker, Senior Policy Advisor at Europêche

• Marta Cavallé, Executive Secretary at Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE)

• Anouk Puymartin, Policy Manager at BirdLife Europe & Central Asia

Moderator: Dr Antonia Leroy, Head of EU Ocean Policy, WWF EU

Organised by WWF European Policy Office (WWF EU) and BirdLife Europe & Central Asia.

This event is co-hosted by MEPs Nicólas González Casares (ES, S&D) and Isabella Lövin (SE, Greens/EFA).

Registration is mandatory. The deadline to register is September 30.