The Coastal Partnerships Network Annual Forum is the national Continuing Professional Development event for Coastal Partnership Officers, members of their Steering Groups or Boards, partner representatives and anyone who works, or is interested in working, in partnership on the coast. It provides up to date information on the latest legislation and key issues affecting or affected by
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Coastal Partnerships Annual Forum 2018 – 27 & 28 November, Cardiff
by NW Coastal Forum on October 31, 2018
Coastal Partnerships Annual Forum 2016 – presentations available
by NW Coastal Forum on November 21, 2016
The Coastal Partnerships Network Annual Forum is the national continuing professional development event for Coastal Partnership Officers, members of their Steering Groups or Boards and partner representatives. It provides up to date information on the latest legislation and key issues affecting or affected by coastal management and helps to showcase different aspects of the work
North West Awards for Coastal Excellence – the Winners!
by NW Coastal Forum on November 1, 2016
The North West Coastal Forum is pleased to announce the winners of the 4th biennial NW ACE – an award scheme recognising outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of our coast and near-shore marine environments. The awards are independently judged and there are three award categories: Coastal Champion, Coastal Community Action and
ABPmer reviews the cost of managed re-alignment schemes within the UK
by NWCF on May 30, 2015
Marine Consultancy ABPmer has carried out a review for the cost of managed re-alignment schemes within the UK. The investigation was conducted using their OMReg coastal adaptation database and cost data from 45 out of 64 managed re-alignment schemes within the UK. The review indicates that the process can be costly due to intervention and engineering
North West Awards for Coastal Excellence – NW ACE 2014 – Winners Announced!
by NW Coastal Forum on November 3, 2014
The winners of the NW ACE 2014 were announced today at Destination Coast! – the North West Coastal Forum’s biennial regional conference. The awards were presented by Peter Hampson, CEO of British Destinations. They were: Coastal Champion: in an unusual move we have 3 joint winners this year. They were proposed on one nomination and
Programme Available! – Coastal Partnerships Network Annual Forum 2014
by NW Coastal Forum on September 4, 2014
The North West Coastal Forum is delighted to announce that the Coastal Partnerships Network Annual Forum – the national CPD event for Coastal Partnership Officers, their Board and Steering Group members and the organisations that work in partnership with them – is being held here in the North West on 4th and 5th November in
New Directive Establishing a Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning
by NW Coastal Forum on August 28, 2014
The European Commission and European Parliament has today published Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) This long-anticipated Directive has been developed as part of the EU’s Integrated Maritime Policy, which aims to support sustainable development of the marine environment, to develop coordinated and
European Environment Agency produces report on current state of Europe’s coastal environments
by NWCF on May 6, 2014
The European Environment Agency has recently produced a report discussing the current state of Europe’s coastal regions. Coastal regions are essential for Europe’s economy, generating around 40% of its GDP. The natural assets that provide for the European economy continue to degrade as a result of increasing human activity. Such activities include resource extraction, shipping,
SUSTAIN: new indicator toolkit for coastal localities available now
by NW Coastal Forum on December 18, 2012
The final outputs from the SUSTAIN project – part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the INTERREG IVC programme – are now availble together with the presentations and other information from our recent Delivering Sustainable Coasts conference from the SUSTAIN project page. SUSTAIN – Assessing sustainability and strengthening operational policy – has been a 3-year
North West Awards for Coastal Excellence 2012 – Results
by NW Coastal Forum on October 5, 2012
The NW ACE 2012 were presented to winners by Professor Annie Worsley, Chair of the North West Coastal Forum, during our recent Delivering Sustainable Coasts conference in Southport. A summary of the winners and the Awards Powerpoint presentation can be downloaded below. For more information see the Current Projects page. 2012 winners: Awards Powerpoint: