Bern Convention

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

This complaint was submitted in 2021 by the Norwegian Ornithological Society (NOF)/Birdlife Norway on the construction of several offshore wind farms in Norway.

According to the complainant, the windfarms may impact Emerald Network sites as well as important areas for White-tailed Eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla), Eagle Owls (Bubo bubo), as well as migratory birds. The complaint states that the birds will be affected through collisions with wind turbines and loss of habitat, e.g., of important foraging areas and of migratory routes.

The designated site is Haram in Møre og Romsdal county, which is situated at one of Norway’s most important migration routes for birds and is surrounded by protected sites.

 Key Timeline

• 2021 - Case registration

 Other countries possibly concerned

• N/A

 Other international organisations involved

• Birdlife International

 Documents

Complaint form

Regular reports to the Bureau and/or Standing Committee

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Other information / documents