09 Jul 2023
IUCN and the Renewable Grid Initiative (RGI) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration on the development of sustainable renewable energy and electricity grids. This is required if we are to match the exponential growth in the renewable energy sector expected under the Paris Agreement goals.“IUCN is excited to embark on this collaboration with RGI. This work will contribute to and accelerate a nature positive transition to net zero, by helping governments and developers to take action” said Stewart Maginnis, IUCN’s Deputy Director General of Programme, who signed the MOU with RGI’s Chief Executive Officer Antonella Battaglini last month.Work is already underway to develop a project stream that will identify, develop and deliver initiatives that contribute to a truly just and sustainable energy transition. A key project currently being developed by the partners is the ‘Global Initiative for Nature, Renewables & Grids’, which aims to support key stakeholders, such as governments, regulators, developers, and investors to incorporate nature positive approaches in renewable energy generation and transmission. If successful, this will lead to a monitoring and reporting system, thus showcasing solutions and progress globally.
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