Promoting Biodiversity and a Nature Positive Energy Transition

Organised by the Global Renewables Alliance.

November 19, 2024

09:00-10:15

COP29 Blue Zone, Area E, C11/C9

A nature-positive approach goes beyond minimising harm; it actively seeks to enhance, restore, and regenerate ecosystems while shifting to renewable energy sources. This involves integrating biodiversity considerations into the development of wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable technologies to ensure these projects support ecosystem health, not just reduce carbon emissions.

The complex nature of the energy transition increasingly highlights the need to promote biodiversity and deploy nature-positive energy solutions as renewable capacity rapidly expands. This session will bring together the private sector and civil society for an open discussion on what a nature-positive energy transition looks like as the renewables industry races to triple capacity by 2030. To drive a just and equitable transition, it is essential to incorporate nature-positive best practices, fostering a holistic conversation on how best to mobilise the growth of renewables.

Additionally, the event will feature representatives from both the private and public sectors to share solutions, ideas, and best practices for promoting biodiversity and a nature-positive energy transition.