Human Dimensions

Potential impacts on local communities, societies, and economies.

The development of wind energy and marine renewable energy projects will likely affect human activities both socially and economically. Evaluation of human perspectives, needs, and rights is necessary to ensure that the benefits of the project outweigh the cost to local communities, society, and the economy in addition to the natural environment. Common stakeholder concerns include loss of property value or annoyance due to visual impacts; changes access to fisheries or recreation; and loss of economic opportunity or livelihood. Conversely, potential benefits of the development of wind energy and marine renewable energy projects include the creation of new jobs, increased tourism, and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases.

Included in Human Dimensions are the following considerations: Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Justice, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, and Visual Impacts.

Marine and Wind Energy Environmental Documents Related to Human Dimensions

Total results: 3395
Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Overlap between the Mid-Atlantic Bight Cold Pool and offshore wind lease areas Horwitz, R., Miles, T., Munroe, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Delivering Net Zero: the Role of Offshore Renewable Energy A COP28 Briefing note prepared by the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub Greaves, D., Chen, J., White, D. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions
A synthesis review of nature positive approaches and coexistence in the offshore wind industry Pardo, J., Aune, M., Harman, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Attraction, Habitat Change Fish, Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
Grand Challenges Revisited: Wind Energy Research Needs for a Global Energy Transition Veers, P., Dykes, K., Baranowski, R. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision, Noise Bats, Birds, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts
Overview of the development and application of wind energy in New Zealand Zhang, Z., Liu, X., Zhao, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions
Life Cycle Assessment of Four Floating Wind Farms around Scotland Using a Site-Specific Operation and Maintenance Model with SOVs Struthers, I., Avanessova, N., Gray, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Whispers in the Wind: Ethical dimensions of social conflict in offshore wind Oliveira, R. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions
Wind power distribution across subalpine, boreal, and temperate landscapes Svensson, J., Neumann, W., Bjärstig, T. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions
Waterbodies thermal energy based systems interactions with marine environment — A review Bordbar, A., Georgoulas, K., Dai, Y. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Habitat Change Human Dimensions
Decommissioning of offshore wind farms and its impact on benthic ecology Spielmann, V., Dannheim, J., Brey, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Fish, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Assessment of Offshore Wind Energy Opportunities and Challenges in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Fuchs, R., Musial, W., Zuckerman, G. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Exploration of potential collaboration on preventive, mitigation and compensation measures van der Kamp, M., Brekelmans, M., Verweij, L. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Bats, Birds, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Incidental eagle carcass detection can contribute to fatality estimation at operating wind energy facilities Hallingstad, E., Riser-Espinoza, D., Brown, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Raptors, Human Dimensions
European plaice movements show evidence of high residency, site fidelity, and feeding around hard substrates within an offshore wind farm Buyse, J., Reubens, J., Hostens, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction Fish, Demersal Fish, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Quick scan of cumulative impacts on the North Sea biodiversity: with a focus on selected species in relation to future developments in offshore wind energy Jongbloed, R., Tamis, J., van der Wal, J. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Birds, Fish, Human Dimensions
Local Community Engagement: Ocean Energy Best Practices ETIP Ocean (The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Ocean Energy) Guidance Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Study on the Impact of Offshore Wind Farms on Surrounding Water Environment in the Yangtze Estuary Based on Remote Sensing Cai, L., Hu, Q., Qiu, Z. Journal Article Wind Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
A Probabilistic Methodology for Determining Collision Risk of Marine Animals with Tidal Energy Turbines Copping, A., Hasselman, D., Bangley, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Collision Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Marine Mammals, Reptiles, Sea Turtles, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Med OCEaN Recommendations to ensure nature-friendly offshore wind and grid development with robust and timely Maritime Spatial Planning Offshore Coalition For Energy & Nature (OCEaN) Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Upcalling behaviour and patterns in North Atlantic right whales, implications for monitoring protocols during wind energy development Davis, G., Tennant, S., Van Parijs, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Human Dimensions
EolPop, a R-shiny tool for quantifying the demographic impact of species exposed to fatalities: Application to bird collisions with wind turbines Chambert, T., Duriez, O., Deleaux, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Passerines, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
A holistic tool to assess the cost and environmental performance of floating offshore wind farms Ferreira, V., Benveniste, G., Rapha, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment, Social & Economic Data
Impact of geophysical and geotechnical site investigation surveys on fish and shellfish Duffy, O., Chumbinho, R., Coca, I. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Noise Fish, Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
SafeWave Deliverable 6.3 Identifying Suitable Areas for Developing Wave Energy Projects in the European Atlantic Region Galparsoro, I., Mandiola, G., Villarín, E. Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
SafeWAVE Deliverable 7.5 Tailored Ocean Literacy Programmes Focusing on Wave Energy Smith, A., Dunphy, N., Uyarra, M. Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
An International Evaluation and Guidance Framework for Ocean Energy Technology Hodges, J., Henderson, J., Ruedy, L Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Impacts of offshore wind power development on China's marine economy and environment: A study from 2006 to 2019 Liu, G., Kong, Z., Sun, W. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Social & Economic Data
Ocean Energy in Islands and Remote Locations: Insights from Five Experts Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Report Marine Energy, Riverine, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions
Life-Cycle Cost Assessment of Various Wave Energy Converters (Based on Energy and Carbon Intensity) Jahangir, M., Bahrizadeh, S. Book Chapter Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Multispecies blue justice and energy transition conflict: examining challenges and possibilities for synergy between low-carbon energy and justice for humans and nonhuman nature Tafon, R., Saunders, F., Pikner, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Leveraging data from a private recreational fishing application to begin to understand potential impacts from offshore wind development DePiper, G., Corvi, D., Steinback, S. Journal Article Wind Energy Fish, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Sustainability of corrosion protection for offshore wind turbine towers Juhl, M., Hauschild, M., Dam-Johansen, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Practitioner Summary I: Blue Economy Ethical Values and Principles Breakey, H., Marshallsay, R., Bossi, L. Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
United States offshore wind energy atlas: availability, potential, and economic insights based on wind speeds at different altitudes and thresholds and policy-informed exclusions von Krauland, A-K., Long, Q., Enevoldsen, P. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Do Wind Turbines Have Adverse Health Impacts? Krekel, C., Rode, J., Roth, A. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Energy efficiency and environmental impacts of horizontal small wind turbines in Austria Zajicek, L., Drapalik, M., Kral, I. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
A wind of change in Norway: Explaining shifts in municipal stances on wind power by policy feedback and energy justice Eikeland, P., Taranger, K., Inderberg, T. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Energy Equity Opportunities in Distributed Wind Hybrid Systems for Rural Loads Parker, K., Fensch, A., Kazimierczuk, K. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Does renewable electricity promote Indigenous sovereignty? Reviewing support, barriers, and recommendations for solar and wind energy development on Native lands in the United States Grosse, C., Mark, B. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Environmental life cycle assessment of a novel offshore wind energy design project: A United States based case study Moussavi, S., Barutha, P., Dvorak, B. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, Social & Economic Data
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