Renewable energy and biodiversity: initial findings from the National Observatory

Launched in 2024, the Renewable Energy and Biodiversity Observatory, co-led by the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB) and the Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME), aims to document the impacts of land-based renewable energies on biodiversity, soils and landscapes.

Objectives and missions

The Observatory aims to:

· Synthesize available knowledge on the impacts of land-based renewable energies on biodiversity, soils and landscapes.

· Evaluate the effectiveness of avoidance, reduction or compensation mechanisms accompanying the development of renewable energies.

· Disseminate this information to the public and stakeholders.

First results

The first analyses highlight:

· A need to improve the collection and structuring of environmental data linked to renewable energy projects.

· The importance of developing decision-making tools to integrate biodiversity issues from the project design phase.

Implications for industry players

These findings highlight the need for businesses and communities to

· Centralize and structure their environmental data at the project and site level.

· Effectively manage their climate and biodiversity performance.

· Automate their regulatory reporting (CSRD, TNFD, etc.).

· Visualize their impacts and dependencies via interactive dashboards.

DT Master Carbon support

At DT Master Carbon, we offer an integrated digital platform, powered by low-carbon artificial intelligence, to help stakeholders:

· Structure and analyze their environmental data.

· Generate reporting that complies with international standards.

· Visualize their progress and transparently communicate their commitments.

We are convinced that the energy transition must be accompanied by rigorous consideration of biodiversity issues. Our solution aims to facilitate this integration for harmonious sustainable development.