One of the elements of the Environment Bill, which is expected to become law by autumn 2021 is the principle of biodiversity ‘net gain’ for developments in England. Once enacted, requirements for net gain in both terrestrial and intertidal habitats (to mean low water mark) will have to be considered, with any biodiversity impacts which […]
The coastal concordat for England dated 11 November 2013 was an agreement between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department for Communities and Local Government (now the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)), the Department for Transport, the Marine Management Organisation, the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Local Government […]
The Blue New Deal aims to deliver stronger economies for UK coastal communities, supporting more and better jobs through a healthier marine environment. There are already great examples of innovative and sustainable approaches happening around the UK coast, from investment in renewable energy to innovative management of our coastal environment – proof that change is […]