Q4 Policy Forum - Balancing Wind Energy and Biodiversity

We are pleased to announce that the final Policy Forum of the year will be held on 2nd December 2025 from 10am-1pm in Dublin. Refreshments available from 9:30 am.

Balancing Wind Energy and Biodiversity: Navigating the Habitats Directive, Article 6(4) derogations and Nature Positive Solutions.

Tentative Agenda -  10am 

Welcome & Introduction

• • Brian Keville (MKO, Chair of WEI Planning Committee) & John Willougbhy (WEI)

Panel 1

• • Extending the Life of a Wind Farm in a Special Protection Area  - Crystal Leiker (Statkraft)  
  • Progressing an offshore wind farm through IROPI – a UK perspective  
  • Q&A

Break

Panel 2

• • A legal perspective on IROPI - Brendan Slattery (McCann Fitzgerald)
  • Views on the Article 6(4) processes and guidance for developers - Paul Scott (NPWS) 
  • Nature + Energy  - Emma King (TCD, Nature + Energy Project)
  •  Q+A

Wrap Up

Please note that this is a free and exclusive event for WEI members.

Register early to secure your spot (places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis)

Register Here