1st International Bat Research Online Symposium (IBROS):
Towards solving the wind energy-bat conflict
The global expansion of wind energy production represents an, as yet, unsolved green-green dilemma due to habitat degradation caused by the erection of turbines and the risk for bats of colliding with the rotating blades. Effective compensation and mitigation schemes are central for making so-called green energy production by wind turbines ecologically sustainable. We have invited a number of keynote speakers who will report on the wind energy-bat conflict from their country or continent, and present new scientific evidence on how to protect bats efficiently at wind turbines.
The online symposium is aimed at scientists, representatives of authorities, experts and representatives of wind energy companies. The event will be conducted in English.
Date |
Tuesday, 2nd November 2021 |
Event format & technical details |
The online symposum will be delivered remotely with live lectures in Central European Time. We will be using the video conferencing tool 'Webex meetings'. Technical requirement for participation is a stable internet connection. We highly suggest using a laptop/PC instead of a smart device to best follow along. During the symposium, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in the live discussion. For good audio transmission, we recommend the use of a headset to avoid background noise. If you do not have a microphone/headset, you may as well ask questions via the chat option. Registered participants will receive the access link to the symposium a few days prior to the event. In addition, the lectures will be recorded and will be available for all attendees for three days afterwards. |
Registration |
If you would like to participate in the symposium, please register at: Regular registration fee: 60 Euro *The reduced rate applies to participants resident in and affiliated with organisations of non-high-income countries (see World Bank classification) and for students and NGO employees of any country. For verification, please send us an appropriate proof by email to batsymposium@izw-berlin.de. Registration is open until 31st October 2021 midnight CET. |
Abstract submission |
Register and submit your abstract now at: We have reserved slots for short oral presentations (5-10 min per talk, depending on demand) and for posters. Talks may be presented either live or as a pre-recorded presentation. In case you would like to present your work at the symposium, please submit your abstract by 1st September 2021. Please note that presentation slots are limited and will be assigned on a competitive basis. Please ensure to follow the abstract formatting guidelines. You may use our abstract sample as template. |
Cancellation policy |
If you have to cancel your registration, please send an email to batsymposium@izw-berlin.de. Please note that your cancellation is only valid after you received a confirmation of acceptance from us. In case of cancellations until 31st October 2021, 80% of the registration fees will be refunded. After 31st October, no refund is possible. |
Preliminary programme
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08:00 |
Opening of the lobby for registered participants |
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08:45 - 09:00 |
Welcome + housekeeping: Christian Voigt (Leibniz-IZW) |
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Perspectives from Europe and Africa |
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Fiona Mathews (UK): Pre- and post-construction monitoring of wind farms for impacts on bats: are we getting the balance right? |
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09:30 - 10:00 |
Christian Voigt (Germany): Bat-wind turbine interactions revealed by GPS tracking of bats |
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10:00 - 10:30 |
Coffee break |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Christian Kerbiriou (France): Challenges of mitigating wind energy impacts on bats |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Kate McEwan (South Africa): Bats and wind energy development – lessons learned from Africa |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Short oral presentations |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch break |
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Perspectives from North and South America |
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13:00 - 13:30 |
Fred Frick (US): Why evidence-based solutions are necessary but insufficient to resolve the threat of wind energy to bats in North America |
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13:30 - 14:00 |
Erin Baerwald (Canada): Landscape features associated with fatalities of migratory tree-roosting species |
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14:00 - 14:30 |
Enrico Bernard (Brazil): Wind energy and bats in Brazil: present and perspectives |
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14:30 - 15:00 |
Armando Rodríguez-Durán (Puerto Rico): Wind energy and bats in the Caribbean basin |
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Coffee break |
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15:30 - 16:30 |
Short oral presentations |
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16:30 - 17:30 |
Panel discussion |
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17:30 |
Closing of the event |
Contact
For organisational questions:
Josepha Prügel
Conference organisation/Leibniz-IZW Academy
Tel: +49(0)30 5168-127
E-Mail: batsymposium@izw-berlin.de
For topic-related questions:
PD Dr. Christian Voigt
Head of Department
Department of Evolutionary Ecology
Tel: +49(0)30 5168-511
E-Mail: voigt@izw-berlin.de
Newsletter
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