Towards Sustainable Energy and Integrated Wildlife Protection The closing day of the specialized training program “Fundamentals of Bird Identification and Classification and Shutdown on Demand (SOD) ” was honored by the executive chairman of new and renewable energy authority Eng. Ihab Ismail, who honored the trainees and presented them with certificates of completion. He also emphasized the importance of integrating environmental standards at the core of the green transition The program was held from 18 to 25 April as part of NREA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the technical capacities and ensure environmental compliance of renewable energy projects, thereby safeguarding safe migration routes for birds. 📋 Key Topics Covered: Identification of migratory and resident bird species and their scientific classification. Application of the Shutdown on Demand (SOD) strategy to protect birds at wind energy facilities. Monitoring and analyzing bird movements using the latest environmental tools and techniques. The program brought together a group of experts and specialists in ornithology, biodiversity, and renewable energy, including: Dr. Tamer Kamal, Head of the Central Department of Biodiversity, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency. Dr. Loay El-Sayed, Director General of Nature Reserves.