Closes 2nd August 2018. The Government has launched a consultation on the development of an Environmental Principles and Governance Bill. The new legislation is intended to create a new statutory body for England to act as an independent environmental watchdog and hold the Government to account on environmental obligations in the post-Brexit era when there is
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Consultation: Environmental Principles and Governance after EU Exit
by NW Coastal Forum on May 15, 2018
Sustainable Seas Inquiry Launched
by NW Coastal Forum on April 28, 2018
Closes 5 pm on Wednesday 16th May 2018 The Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry on the future of the sea, examining how marine life can be protected from threats such as climate change, overfishing and pollution, and how the Government can create a more sustainable blue economy. The UK has
Consultation: Northern Ireland Marine Plan
by NW Coastal Forum on April 23, 2018
Closes 15th June 2018 The Northern Ireland Department for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs has published the draft Northern Ireland Marine Plan. The plan has been produced as a result of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and the Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013, and will facilitate the sustainable development of Northern Ireland’s inshore and
Maritime 2050: call for evidence
by NW Coastal Forum on April 11, 2018
Closes 16th May, 11:45 p.m. The Department for Transport has announced a call for evidence from those involved with, or who rely on, the maritime sector to help develop a long term strategy for the future of the UK’s maritime sector – Maritime 2050. The call introduces a number of themes for respondents to consider.
UK Joins the Coral Reef Life Declaration
by NW Coastal Forum on April 11, 2018
Environment Minister, Thérèse Coffey, announced on the 9th April that the UK has joined 12 other signatories to the Coral Reef Life Declaration. The Coral Reef Life Declaration was launched by Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Our Ocean conference in Malta in October 2017 with the aim of encouraging countries to come together to protect coral
Exeter University study – 270 million visits made to English coastlines each year
by NW Coastal Forum on April 11, 2018
BlueHealth researchers at Exeter University have conducted research which has revealed that around 270 million recreational visits are made to the English coast annually. The study showed that most people go to the coast for relaxation and social reasons. The majority of the visits – around 12o m in total – were for walking, with or
Below the surface: 25 years of seafloor litter monitoring in coastal seas of North West Europe
by NW Coastal Forum on April 11, 2018
The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has released a paper summarising 25 years of research into marine litter on the seafloor across Northern Europe. The research, spanning the period from 1992 to 2017, has revealed changes in what makes up plastic litter in the marine environment over time, with a decrease in
Flood scheme boost with £36m of funding
by NW Coastal Forum on April 11, 2018
On 27 March Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey announced the 25 new schemes to receive a share of £36 million to improve flood protection announced in last year’s Autumn Statement. £33.8 million will be allocated to the 25 schemes over the next three years, in addition to a £2.2 millionalready allocated to 13 projects in Cumbria and
Past event – Coastal Challenge Summit, 24th April, London
by NW Coastal Forum on March 1, 2018
Update – the workshop has taken place and a summary report will be produced. The Coastal Partnerships Network, working the Coastal Communities Alliance and the LGA Coastal Special Interest Group, is hosting a Coastal Challenge Event on 24th April, in London. The North West Coastal Forum, through our involvement on the CPN Committee, is involved in
Coastal Communities Fund Round 5 Opens
by NW Coastal Forum on February 27, 2018
On 26th February DCLG announced the opening of a new £40 million round of Coastal Communities Fund funding in England to support the economic development of coastal communities. The new funding is available for spend between April 2019 and March 2021. Projects should be over £50000 and lead to economic growth and regeneration as well