Closes 11 September 2026 The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has aunched the latest monitoring survey for all marine plan areas in England, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to feedback on marine plan application and effectiveness. If you are a decision-maker, or have experience of using marine plans or even just an interest in them they […]
The University of Exeter has been awarded £939,434 by Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme to lead a major new 3 year project investigating the movement, breeding grounds and conservation status of three of England’s most vulnerable shark species: blue shark, porbeagle and tope. These species are all found in English waters and tope and porbeagle are […]
Consultation close: 14th October 2026 The Scottish Government is currently consulting on 5 Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) for pelagic fish stocks. This is a joint consultation between the Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish and UK governments and covers: North Sea herring West Coast of Scotland and Clyde herring Atlanto-Scandian herring Northern Shelf mackerel Northern Shelf blue […]
This paper explains how the government will deliver its commitment to protect 30% of land for nature in England by 2030. It sets out how the Government will work with and support stakeholders and landowners to manage and protect their land for nature for the long term and contribute towards the Government’s 30by30 commitment. It complements […]
This report builds on the work of a Rural Taskforce established in 2025 by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), comprising external partners and departments across Whitehall to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by rural communities and how government can support rural businesses and communities, tackle rural disadvantage, and […]
The first Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS) Report has now been published, covering the period November 2022 to November 2025. This is a statutory report. The Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS) can be accessed here. It sets out the policies designed to deliver the eight fisheries objectives established under the Fisheries Act 2020 and has been formally developed […]
The Land Use Framework has now been published, setting out how England can make more effective and strategic use of its land. It follows a consultation on land use that ran from January to April 2025. The Framework incorporates the Government’s response to that consultation. A summary of responses to the consultation is available here. […]
Part One of the UK Marine Strategy has been updated. The Strategy was first published in 2019. The UK Marine Strategy provides the framework for achieving and maintaining Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas over the next six years. This latest update includes: an updated assessment of the condition of the UK’s seas revised […]
Coast-R Network Annual Forum 2026: Investment for rejuvenating coastal communities Date: June 25, 2026 Location: The Spine, Liverpool Coast-R is a UKRI-funded network of academics, local government, regulators, businesses, and community groups dedicated to the development of resilient coastal communities. The Year 3 COAST-R Network Annual Forum (25 June 2026, The Spine, Liverpool) brings together […]
Guidance is now available for the 2026 Capital Grants scheme, in the newly published Capital Grants Manual 2026. The manual brings together: Applicant’s guidance Agreement holder’s guidance Terms and conditions £225 million will be invested through Capital Grants to assist farmers and land managers carry out environmental improvements across England. The scheme is organised into […]