I think I missed this last year but Lora Fleming one of the authors has made me aware of this really valuable overview report. ‘Approximately 17 percent of the UK population live in coastal communities; some are prosperous and commercially successful, others experiencing socio-economic decline. Regardless, evidence suggests growing risks for the health and wellbeing […]
The Environmental Audit Committee holds its first evidence session in its inquiry into Sustainable Seas. Purpose of the session The Committee will hear from the Government’s Chief Scientific Advisers and leading academics from the sector. The session will explore the findings of the Government Office for Science’s Foresight report on the future of the sea. […]
The report Foresight Future of the Sea, published by the Government Office for Science identifies 4 major areas that can deliver opportunities for the UK by exploiting its science and innovation – an improved understanding of the sea, greater co-ordination, a long-term approach to decision making and the increasing global nature of the challenges we face. […]
New report warns of need for to assess growing risks to UK coastal communities A new report from the Government Office for Science is warning that the information needed to develop effective policies to ensure the future prosperity, sustainability and health of coastal communities is either inadequate or not available. According to the report Future of the […]
Future of the sea: trends in aquaculture This report summarises the evidence for current and future trends in the UK aquaculture sector. It explores: the current state of the industry the challenges and opportunities for growth drivers of change including climate change, costs of production, and technological advancements scenarios for the future development of the […]
Future of the sea: industry perspectives on emerging technology This document summarises findings from interviews with 11 leading companies who are each exploring an emerging theme or trend that will shape the future relationship between the nation and the sea. It then presents an analysis of the specific opportunities and challenges for the UK, based […]
‘The Government Office for Science has launched a new Foresight project which will look at the important future trends, challenges and opportunities for the UK from the sea. The sea covers 70% of the world’s surface and is essential to regulating global temperature, oxygen and water. Including its overseas territories, the UK has jurisdiction over […]