Confluentia Consulting

Category: Biodiversity

  • Damming Impacts? Managing Biodiversity from Design to Operation

    Hydropower projects can have significant environmental impacts on biodiversity. Early-phase planning is crucial to mitigate these effects, including identifying project boundaries, assessing biodiversity features, and addressing data deficiencies. Preparation and construction stages require comprehensive biodiversity management plans to minimize impacts and combat invasive species. During operation, monitoring and watershed management are vital for biodiversity conservation.

  • Biodiversity management: what’s the difference between a BMP and a BAP?

    A Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) and a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) are both tools for conserving biodiversity, but they serve slightly different purposes and contexts. Understanding their differences is crucial for effective environmental management and conservation efforts.

  • Ecological connectivity

    Hydropower projects, crucial for sustainable energy, pose significant challenges for fish migration. Alterations such as dams and flow changes obstruct migratory paths, impacting species like salmon and sturgeon. Turbines also pose a threat. Innovative solutions and rigorous environmental assessments, alongside comprehensive studies and regulatory frameworks, are vital for addressing this critical environmental challenge.

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