Scientific innovation for the protection of bird migratory corridors

EDP supports a pioneering research initiative in Poland aimed at improving the protection of migratory bird corridors through the use of advanced tracking technologies.  

Developed in collaboration with the Poznań University of Life Sciences, the project focuses on the white stork (Ciconia ciconia), a key indicator species for large-scale environmental change across Europe and Africa. By combining GPS tracking with miniaturized onboard cameras, the initiative provides unprecedented insight into migration routes, habitat conditions and biodiversity-related risks, including interactions with human infrastructure.

The results contribute to science-based decision-making and support the identification of future avoidance and minimisation measures, reinforcing the need for coordinated, international approaches to biodiversity conservation beyond EDP’s operational footprint.  

EDP’s involvement strengthens the link between science and the energy sector, supporting the identification of biodiversity-related risks associated with infrastructure and informing the development of future mitigation solutions. The initiative reinforces EDP’s commitment to integrating scientific knowledge, innovative technology and cross-sector collaboration to advance biodiversity conservation beyond its operational footprint, in line with international sustainability goals.