Abstract
At this initial stage of development, opinion toward wave energy is mainly positive. Interviews with developers, presentations about wave energy at
local community meetings, and the literature show that there are four main types of issues developers need to address when discussing their projects with
local populations: conflict of use of the ocean space, environmental impact, NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), and community well-being concerns. The importance of these issues is presented and suggestions for best ways to approach them are provided. Examples and case studies from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean illustrate that despite similarities in the types of issues developers typically address at each site, the way of approaching the issues and the priorities given vary.
local community meetings, and the literature show that there are four main types of issues developers need to address when discussing their projects with
local populations: conflict of use of the ocean space, environmental impact, NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard), and community well-being concerns. The importance of these issues is presented and suggestions for best ways to approach them are provided. Examples and case studies from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean illustrate that despite similarities in the types of issues developers typically address at each site, the way of approaching the issues and the priorities given vary.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Ocean Energy (ICOE 2010) |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Publisher | ICOE 2010 |
| Publication date | 2010 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Ocean Energy - Bilbao, Spain Duration: 6 Oct 2010 → 8 Oct 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Ocean Energy |
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| Country/Territory | Spain |
| City | Bilbao |
| Period | 06/10/2010 → 08/10/2010 |