REGISTRATIONSPONSOR ACCESS
The Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife (CWW) provides an important opportunity for knowledge sharing, exchange of ideas, mentoring young researchers and practitioners, and networking with colleagues in a variety of ways. Our hope is that each attendee will benefit from their participation during the conference. Even as we recognize the importance of and strive for diversity in our natural world, we acknowledge the contribution of individual diversity to our profession.
In this light and with the goal of ensuring that the CWW is welcoming and inclusive for all, we put forward the following guidelines for professional behaviour during the conference :
● All participants should be treated with respect and consideration, valuing the diversity of views and opinions that may be different than those you hold ;
● Communicate with respect for others — critique ideas rather than individuals ;
● Avoid personal attacks directed towards conference participants, including attacks made on social media ;
● Be mindful of your colleagues and your surroundings ;
● Professionalism should be exercised at all time.
The following are examples of behaviour that will not be tolerated at the conference, including oral and poster sessions and other organized meetings whether at the conference centre or offsite:
● Harassment, threats, intimidation or discrimination of any kind or in any form ;
● Physical or verbal abuse ;
● Verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, religion, age, national origin which may reasonably be interpreted as offensive, insulting, or obscene or engaging in any conduct of a stalking or threatening nature directed to any conference participant or attendee.
● Behaviour deemed to be excessively loud and/or disruptive of a meeting or any other event taking place during the conference.
● Unlawful conduct or activity of any kind.
Chatham House Rule
CWW applies The Chatham House Rule for all in person and virtual conference activities.
This is a principle of discussion intended to foster open and honest dialogue by ensuring that participants can speak freely without fear of their comments being attributed to them personally. Essentially, it means that while participants are free to use the information shared during a meeting, they cannot reveal the identity or affiliation of the speakers. Used effectively, the Chatham House Rule helps to bring people together, break down barriers, generate ideas and agree solutions.
The Chatham House Rule applies in the following context for CWW : Participants should not quote or identify another participant, speaker or contributor to the conference without their specific permission. This includes posts to social media.
Examples include :
● Quoting a contributor in a social media post related to the conference or a topic without their permission.
● Citing a statement made by a contributor as representing the views of that contributor’s employer.
Reporting of Inappropriate Behaviour
If you are the subject of or witness conduct in violation of these guidelines at the conference please notify a member of the Organizing or Scientific Advisory Committee. Committee members will use reasonable efforts to respond and attempt to resolve the matter in a timely manner respectful of the parties and necessary to ensure the continued integrity and quality of the conference. Complaints will be dealt with confidentially, unless explicitly agreed to by the complainant.
Anyone experiencing or witnessing behaviour that constitutes an immediate or serious threat to public safety at the CWW in the conference facilities is advised to locate a house phone and ask for security.
The CWW Organizing Committee at all times reserves the right, in its sole and reasonable discretion, to have individuals acting in an unprofessional manner or contrary to these guidelines removed from the conference or any meeting or event taking place at the conference and the right to prohibit attendance at any future meeting. Attendance at the CWW is a privilege, not a right.
We appreciate your attention to these guidelines and wish you a productive and meaningful experience at this conference.
Approved by the Organizing and Scientific Advisory Committee – August 14, 2025
