The Blue Belt Programme supports the delivery of the UK government’s commitment to enhance marine protection for over four million square kilometres of marine environment across the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). The programme is providing up to £20 million between 2016 and 2020 to: Improve scientific understanding of the marine environment Develop and implement evidence-based, tailored marine management strategies, including novel and effective approaches to surveillance and enforcement across these very remote and sparsely populated areas Ensure management is sustainable and long term. Click here to read the most recent report on progress.