Posters
Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
PO034: Offshore wind production and mussel farming in the Belgian part of the North Sea, how about it's environmental impacts along the value chain? An ecosystem and life cycle-based approach for an informed decision making.
Sue Taelman, Innovation officer for offshore wind energy, Ghent University
Abstract
Addressing sustainable management in the Blue Economy is done in this study by integrating local marine and terrestial ecosystem services assessment and life cycle assessment, covering the entire value chain of the sector. The methodology allows for a holistic evaluation of both positive (handprints) and negative (footprints) impacts of human activities, using monetary valuation as an aggregation technique. Applied to a Belgian multi-use case study involving offshore wind farms and mussel farming, the results show that the positive environmental impacts outweigh the negative, demonstrating substantial environmentalbenefits. However, based on review findings of global, European, and Belgian marine policy frameworks, the study notes a lack of cross-sectoral integration in policies and limitations in scalability, recommending further methodological development to better account for marine ecosystem complexities. The findings provide valuable insights for the offshore energy industry by highlighting opportunities for improving environmental performance and supporting more sustainable business models. The methodology offers a robust framework for assessing sustainability impacts, which can aid in policy compliance, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation in multi-use marine activities. Additionally, it can help companies in the offshore energy sector align with regulatory requirements, attract investment, and improve stakeholder engagement through evidence-based environmental strategies.
No recording available for this poster.
