Achieving global energy, climate and biodiversity conservation targets simultaneously poses significant implications for land use. Using Canada as a case study, the 2025 IEA report Land-Use Competition between Biodiversity and Net Zero Goals highlights areas of potential land-use conflict and shows how the country can reach its 30% by 2030 target without significantly hindering the wind and solar development needed to achieve its net zero targets. The analysis identifies areas of overlap between renewable projects, critical mineral mining, and competing land uses. The report emphasizes that integrating land-use considerations into energy system planning can reduce negative biodiversity impacts and enhance co‑ordination across land-use priorities.
Moderator José Ignacio Martínez Echenique Officer for Multilateral Coordination & Analysis International Energy Agency
José Ignacio Martínez Echenique Officer for Multilateral Coordination & Analysis International Energy Agency 