Global Energy Network (GEN) has joined the River Dee Trust’s growing community of Guardians, companies and organisations committed to the conservation and restoration of the River Dee, one of Scotland’s most important rivers.
GEN connects companies across the global energy industry and its supporting supply chains. Through its membership network, it can engage organisations that underpin the North East’s economy with efforts to protect the natural environment that makes the region a distinctive place to live and work.
As a River Dee Guardian, GEN will support the River Dee Trust’s long-term work to restore river habitats, protect biodiversity and strengthen resilience to climate change. The partnership will also help raise awareness of nature recovery among businesses and communities connected to the energy sector.
Claire Fleming, Engagement Officer at the River Dee Trust, said:
“Whatever sector we work in, we all have a stake in protecting the natural environment. The River Dee is an outstanding natural asset, but climate change, habitat loss and increasingly extreme weather are placing it under growing pressure. Tackling these challenges requires long-term commitment and collaboration across our region.
“Global Energy Network brings together businesses from across the energy mix, placing it in a strong position to connect industry with nature recovery. We’re delighted to welcome GEN as a River Dee Guardian and look forward to building stronger links between the energy community and the conservation of our river.”
Through the River Dee Guardians programme, the Trust partners businesses seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the natural environment. Their support provides core funding for practical conservation across the catchment, including habitat restoration, education and community engagement.
From its headwaters high in the Cairngorms to its mouth at Aberdeen, the River Dee supports internationally important and endangered wildlife, including Atlantic salmon, otters and freshwater pearl mussels.
For Global Energy Network, becoming a Guardian is an opportunity to support the region where it has its roots and to recognise the importance of a healthy natural environment to the North East’s long-term prosperity.
Dan Hyland, European Director at Global Energy Network, said:
” GEN is delighted to join the River Dee Trust as a Guardian as it reflects our commitment to supporting a more sustainable future, recognizing that the energy transition must go hand in hand with protecting and enhancing the natural environment we all live in.
“The River Dee is an invaluable natural asset, rich in biodiversity and it plays a huge role to all of the many communities that it serves, so we look forward to promoting the project to our network of local businesses in the energy sector and getting our hands dirty helping the team with some of our members.”
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