Decisions 12.81 to 12.82 - Support to the Energy Task Force

Parties, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders from the energy sector are encouraged to consider contributing to the implementation of the Energy Task Force Work Plan, including through the provision of financial and technical assistance to support the on-going operations of the Energy Task Force.

The Energy Task Force, with input from the Scientific Council as appropriate, is encouraged to:

a) Investigate best practices in methods for cumulative assessment;

b) Produce guidance based on that for assessing cumulative impacts of (renewable) energy and power line developments on migratory species, including beyond national borders;

c) Make suggestions on improving collective understanding of such impacts;

d) Undertake these activities in collaboration with the specialized organizations referred to in UNEP/CMS/Resolution 7.2 (Rev.COP12) on Impact Assessment and Migratory Species, building on the principles expressed in that Resolution;

e) Report to the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties on the above activities.