I deliver sustainable projects that maximize energy potential and minimize risk to wildlife
My projects span a continuum of risk from low-risk sites with minimal biodiversity impacts, to very high-risk sites that require detailed mitigation and management plans. I help design and deliver bankable projects that comply with sustainability frameworks such as the International Finance Corporations Performance Standards.
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Impacts of Wind Energy on African Bats
I undertook a meta-study to understand the impacts of wind energy on bats in South Africa. This was the first study to examine how operational wind farms impact bats in South Africa. My results highlight potential risks to bats elsewhere on the African continent.
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Pakistan Super Six, Jhimpir Wind Farm Region
In partnership with an international consultancy, I am designing and developing a collision fatality monitoring program for birds and bats, and developing an operational phase biodiversity management plan for six IFC-funded wind power projects.
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Golden Valley Wind Energy Facility, South Africa
At this 120MW onshore wind project, I designed and am implementing a best-practice fatality monitoring program to manage the impact of the facility on bats.
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Wind Power Project, Uzbekistan
I am providing biodiversity expertise to the IFC in support of their investment in a wind power project in Uzbekistan.
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Phu Lac 2 and Loi Hai 2 Wind Power Projects, Vietnam
I am delivering training and on-going technical support to a local consultancy to implement a fatality monitoring program at two wind power projects in Vietnam.
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Pre-Construction Bat Monitoring, South Africa
Camissa are performing several impact assessments for bats at proposed wind energy projects across South Africa, including undertaking long-term acoustic monitoring to understand and quantify risk and designing bespoke management plans to mitigate risk.