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Defra respond to fishermen’s plight – belated £10m lifeline

https://gov.wales/fisheries-grant-announced-wales-help-fishing-sector-through-covid-19-pandemic Fisheries Response Fund The government has announced £10m support for fishing and aquaculture businesses, which will be administered by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). A £9m fund will target those adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It will contribute to fixed business costs for under-24m vessels. A further £1m grants fund will support local […]

Welsh National Marine Plan Newsletter: Sign up for news on many Welsh projects

Marine , News

Welcome This is the fourteenth edition of our newsletter, which will keep you up to date on the latest developments as we implement the first Welsh National Marine Plan (WNMP). We published and adopted the WNMP on 12 November 2019. As we implement the plan with decision makers we want to hear your views so please get in […]

Protecting drinking water from pesticides

News , Water

Welsh Water has extended the registration window for free & confidential pesticide disposal scheme to protect drinking water quality Registration window for new initiative to help farmers, growers and land managers across Wales dispose of pesticide and herbicides extended Registration is now open until Friday 18th October Confidential scheme by Welsh Water safeguards drinking water […]

Brexit & Fisheries: French fishermen direct action to target access if no deal occurs

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1. Two articles in the Times and the Independent have highlighted that French fishermen will bring their own style of direct action to ensure that they maintain access to UK waters for fishing in the event of a ‘no deal’ outcome. 2. While the BBC report the release of leaked Defra document highlighting the difficulty […]

Wales consult on marine and fisheries policies post Brexit …

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Wales consult on marine and fisheries policies post Brexit … Marine and fisheries policies for Wales after Brexit consultation Consultation description We are consulting on the first stage in creating a new policy, management regime, and legislation. We want your views on: fisheries management sustainable fisheries fishing opportunities shellfish and aquaculture trade growth and innovation […]

Sea level rise – planned withdrawal in Wales – Guardian highlights practical implications

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The Guardian ‘This is a wake-up call’: the villagers who could be Britain’s first climate refugees As sea levels rise, Fairbourne, sandwiched between mountains and the beach, is being returned to the waves. But where will its residents go? It is an almost perfect spring day. The sky is milky blue and there is barely […]

Coastal Paths & Wales’ largest ever coastal walking festival

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The new walking event will celebrate seven years of the 870-mile coast path and aims to encourage locals across Wales to get outdoors, meet new people and appreciate the beautiful Welsh landscapes. Walks will cover seven coastal regions will be organised by the Wales Coast Path and Ramblers Cymru. The festival not only aims to […]

Marine Energy in Wales can play a significant role in helping achieve renewables target

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Marine Energy Wales welcomes the recent report by the Institute of Welsh Affairs which outlines how Wales could make the transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035. The report details a significant role for marine energy in delivering a renewable future. The report, “A plan for Wales’ renewable energy future” is the culmination of three […]