The environmental impacts of offshore wind

Offshore renewables are part of the transition to clean energy in the EU, but must be developed in a nature- and people-inclusive way. As offshore renewable energy is projected to increase exponentially, concerns are growing over the deteriorating health of the ocean, which is already threatened by climate change and human activities. This infographic depicts a non-exhaustive list of the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy during different stages of its lifecycle, such as construction, operation, and maintenance.

This infographic is part of our position paper “Powering the future, preserving the ocean: A vision for nature-inclusive offshore renewables,” which puts a clear vision forward for nature-inclusive offshore renewables across the EU.

Download and view the infographic in full-screen here.