This important report extends and tests the idea of societal choice by providing an economic analysis of fishing activities and the coastal economy. Marine Scotland – Executive summary ‘It is generally accepted that fish stocks in Scottish waters are a national resource [1] and should be managed on behalf of all stakeholders. Despite the inherent […]
Susdrains Recognising that Spring heralds major changes in the delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), we’re delighted to launch an engaging new infographic on SuDS that provides a simple overview of the drivers and benefits for SuDS. The ‘Going with the flow’ infographic details some of the key objectives and outcomes from a sustainable drainage […]
For readers interested in climate change and energy this newsletter looks like it will become a valuable source of information. A rare moment of unity – this week’s Energy Crunch http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/entry/energy-round-up-a-rare-moment-of-unity NEF: ‘In a rare moment of unity, the leaders of the UK’s three major parties last week agreed to work together on climate change. […]
This article highlights three current new items involving coastal and marine developments. Coastal Quarrying: Developers plan to quarry millions of tonnes of rocks in Cornwall order to construct tidal energy lagoon in Swansea Bay Plans to quarry rocks for a new Government-backed green energy scheme could devastate a quiet rural area of the Cornish coastline, […]
Sardines, anchovies and mackerels play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, as well as having a high commercial value. However, the warming of waters makes them vanish from their usual seas and migrate north, as confirmed by a pioneering study analysing 57,000 fish censuses from 40 years. The researchers warn that coastal towns dependent on […]
Environment Agency A new approach is being taken to support catchment partnerships and distribute funds in the 2015/16 period. Every catchment partnership will be given the opportunity to submit an application to deliver projects in line with the Catchment Partnership Action Fund (CPAF) guidelines . £4.775 million has been awarded which would equate to £46K […]
HM Government ‘The Infrastructure Act became law today (12 February 2015) enshrining new measures to make it easier, quicker and simpler to get Britain building. The act will allow the creation of Highways England, a government-owned company which will use access to long term stable funding to ensure improvements on the country’s major road network […]
MMO ‘The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is currently preparing marine plans for the South Inshore and South Offshore Marine Plan Areas. The MMO has already undertaken a number of stages of plan preparation; analysing the evidence, identifying issues, drafting the Vision and Objectives. For information on the South marine planning process to date please go […]