People interested in influencing the management of inshore fisheries around the North West of England are being encouraged to apply to join the region’s inshore fisheries and conservation authority (IFCA). The North Western IFCA is looking to recruit an individual with expertise in marine environment, which could include: contributing to the sustainable use of the
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New Opportunity to Influence the Management of the North West’s Inshore Fisheries
by NW Coastal Forum on June 6, 2013
Book Now – North West and North Wales Coastal Management 2013, 15 & 16 July, Fleetwood
by NW Coastal Forum on June 6, 2013
The North West & North Wales Coastal Group, working with the Northern and Liverpool Bay Coastal Sub-groups and the North West Coastal Forum, is pleased to announce the Coastal Groups’ first annual conference. This event is aimed at Coastal Group members and members of the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee and will explore issues around delivering
Enhancing Europe’s Natural Capital – an EU-wide Strategy on Green Infrastructure
by NW Coastal Forum on May 8, 2013
The European Commission adopted a new GI strategy on 6th May 2013, following a public consultation in 2011. The Strategy recognises that GI can bring multiple benefits to society and is intended to encourage the use of green infrastructure and to ensure that the enhancement of natural processes becomes a systematic part of spatial planning.
Cumbria Coastal Access Update – May 2013
by NW Coastal Forum on May 2, 2013
Natural England have issued a short update providing local and regional stakeholders with a brief update on progress for each of the coastal stretches they are working on in Cumbria. The update covers the two stretches under development: Allonby to Whitehaven and Whitehaven to Silecroft. The update can be downloaded below:
MMO Marine Planning Newsletter – April 2013
by NW Coastal Forum on April 29, 2013
The Marine Management Organisation have published their April 2013 newsletter, issue 13. The newsletter covers how to get involved with the South marine plan area, an update on the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas, a call for evidence to refresh the national Strategic Scoping Report , an update to the Marine Planning Portal and
MARLISCO Marine Litter in European Seas: Social Awareness and Co-Responsibility
by NWCF V1 on April 20, 2013
MARLISCO, Marine Litter in European Seas: Social Awareness and Co-Responsibility is a three year European Project to raise societal awareness of the problems and potential solutions relating to marine litter. Partners in this project include the Province of Teramo which was a partner in the recent SUSTAIN project. Everyone is invited to take part in a survey
National Marine Week
by NWCF V1 on April 20, 2013
This year The Wildlife Trusts annual celebration of marine life, National Marine Week, will be held between 27th July and 11th August 2013. Local Trusts will run events to help you explore the seashore and find out more about our fascinating marine life. More information on National Marine Week and events being run by the
Preesall Saltfield Underground Gas Storage
by NW Coastal Forum on April 10, 2013
The Secretary of State of the Department of Energy and Climate Change has refused permission for Halite Energy Group Ltd’s project to store gas in up to 19 underground caverns in the Preesall Saltfield. The decision was issued on 9th of April and a 6 week period for any legal challenges has now started. Although recognising
Irish Sea Maritime Forum 2nd Annual Conference, Glasgow, May 21st – Book Now!
by NW Coastal Forum on April 9, 2013
FULL PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE Following the very successful inaugural conference of the Irish Sea Maritime Forum in Belfast in June 2012, this is the second ISMF annual conference and is open to all with an interest in the Irish Sea. It will provide stakeholders with the latest news on marine planning from administrations around the Irish Sea including
Living on the Edge – Coastal Tourism and Sustainable Consumption, 4th & 5th June, West Cumbria
by NW Coastal Forum on April 9, 2013
This World Environment Day event organised by the Samuel Lindow Foundation is being held in collaboration with The Tourism Society and the North West Coastal Forum and will be held at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Westlakes campus in West Cumbria, with a parallel event being held at UCLan’s campus at Pyla, Cyprus to enable