23 Nov 2021
UNESCO Marine World Heritage – Ocean Science Roadmap ‘Climate change is altering our planet and the effects are felt from the highest mountains to the deepest parts of the ocean. While the world seeks to hold warming to 1.5°C, it is vital that we take steps now to protect some of the Earth’s natural jewels […]
16 Nov 2021
The final agreement The final agreement Sharma & Johnson – Post COP26 press conference COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact – Press Release UK COP site COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact Guardian Summary Commentary: Celebrations and Recriminations Business Green – James Murray Chris Packham is angry In covering the COP26 conference in its vast complexity some points have […]
16 Nov 2021
Eve Leegwater writes: Here are some links to our EA Estuaries and Coast involvement at COP26. On 1 November, a 3 min film introducing the Restoring Meadows, Marsh and Reef (ReMeMaRe) initiative was shown at the international opening event for the COP26 Virtual Ocean Pavilion (VOP). On Ocean Action Day, 5 November, ReMeMaRe launched a suite […]
09 Nov 2021
COP26: Government leads on Ocean Action Day The UK Presidency called world leaders to take ambitious steps towards ocean health to achieve net zero ambitions and keep a rise of no more than 1.5°C within reach The UK Presidency marked ‘Ocean Action Day’ at COP26 (5th November), championing a call for action to protect and […]
09 Nov 2021
Ocean Stewardship Coalition Our ocean holds several solutions to address the twin crises of biodiversity and climate change. To unlock this potential, a ‘climate-smart’ approach to the ocean is increasingly vital. This blueprint puts forward six key steps to unlock a climate-smart ocean to meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal. Each step has clearly […]
09 Nov 2021
Three new environmental handbooks set out best practice for coastal restoration projects. Three new environmental handbooks that set out guidance for the first time of how to carry out best practice estuarine and coastal habitat creation projects across the UK and Ireland have been published. The handbooks provide practical guidance on restoring and creating estuarine […]
09 Nov 2021
MCS ‘ We held the official launch of our Blue Carbon Champions group in Parliament. With one week to go before the long-anticipated COP26 Climate Change Conference is due to kick off in Glasgow, the time has never been more fitting to spark some optimism for the opportunities that our seas can offer. We are working […]
09 Nov 2021
Bass industry guidance 2021 Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing in 2021 and 2022 MMO guidance Details The Sea Fisheries (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021 retained and amended the Bass Measures 2020 as per Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU). Bass authorisations are applicable within the British Fishery Limits only. You should refer to […]
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