We are pleased to announce that booking is now open for the inaugural North West Marine Ecosystems Conference 2025, taking place in person on Monday, 30th June 2025, at The Storey Institute, Lancaster. Join us at the inaugural North West Marine Ecosystems (NWME) Conference! About the Conference NWME will feature short talks reflecting
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What’s Happening on the North West Coast 2025 Report
by NW Coastal Forum on May 2, 2025
The North West Coastal Forum has collated an online report which brings together relevant North West coastal projects, research and other initiatives to assist dissemination of relevant information and collaboration opportunities. This is an updatable resource. If you are aware of any plans/strategies/projects which are not included in this report please email us and we
Now Available: Regional Coastal Habitat Conference Outputs
by Linn Wiberg on March 13, 2025
We would like to announce that the conference outputs from the ‘Coastal Habitat Restoration and Creation in North West England 2025: Exploring progress and potential’ conference are now available. On March 6th and 7th the North West Coastal Forum held a Coastal Habitat Conference in Carlisle. During this conference delegates listened to presentations, engaged in
The 2025 North West Awards for Coastal Excellence Winners!
by Linn Wiberg on March 13, 2025
The North West Coastal Forum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 NW Awards for Coastal Excellence – an award scheme that recognises and celebrates outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of the North West’s coasts and near-shore marine environment. Coastal Champion: This award is made to an individual in
We are Recruiting – Call for Trustees of the North West Coastal Forum
by NW Coastal Forum on February 6, 2025
Shape the Future of the North West Coast – Become a Trustee for the North West Coastal Forum Are you passionate about the coast and its communities? Do you want to make a difference at a strategic level while working alongside inspiring individuals from across sectors? Join us as a Trustee and help shape the
North West Awards for Coastal Excellence 2025 – Nominations Closed
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Nominations close: 26th of February at 5 pm We are pleased to announce the opening for the 7th biennial NW ACE – an award scheme to recognize outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of our coast and near-shore marine environments. The 3 Categories of Award to enter are: Coastal Champion This award
Closed – Survey: What’s Happening on the North West Coast Report 2025
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Survey closed 26th of February The North West Coastal Forum has received funding through the Championing Coastal Coordination fund to create a comprehensive ‘What’s Happening on the North West Coast’ report. This approach was piloted in 2022 under a previous round of 3Cs funding and the 2022 pilot report is available to view on the
Introducing our New North West Coastal Coordinator
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Hello everyone, my name is Linn Wiberg and I am excited to announce that I am the new North West Coastal Coordinator. I will be driving the work of the North West Coastal Forum. My academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology from the University of Plymouth. Throughout my academic career, I have
North West Marine Ecosystems Pilot – Invitation to Collaborate
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Calling Academics, Citizen Scientists and Marine and Coastal Professionals! The North West Marine Ecosystems pilot is calling academics, citizen scientists, and coastal and marine professionals to come together to create a vibrant community working to improve the understanding and management of our region’s coastal ecosystems. It draws on successful models from other regions to empower
Closed: Coastal Habitat Creation and Restoration in North West England 2025, 6th and 7th March, Carlisle
by Linn Wiberg on January 7, 2025
We are pleased to announce that booking is now open for the North West Coastal Forum’s free-to-attend regional conference – Coastal Habitat Creation and Restoration in North West England 2025. This is an in-person event taking place in Carlisle on 6th and 7th March. About the Conference On the 6th March there will be a