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 […]
Niall Benson: ‘The National Lottery Heritage Fund is showcasing its commitment to coastal and marine heritage in the North of England by awarding £2.78m to the Tyne to Tees, Shores and Seas Partnership scheme – the only scheme of its kind to be supported by The Fund. The grant will allow an exciting and long-anticipated […]
Just published in Marine Policy, a paper making the case for how marine parks can enhance coastal cities. The idea is not to further regulate or conserve the marine environment but to recognize an ocean and coastal space for its special importance for city community health, well-being, and heritage. The aim of a ‘City Marine […]
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government plan to open another round of the Coastal Revival Fund, with £1 million available for the conservation of at risk coastal heritage. More details will be available later in the year, details or past Coastal Revival Fund projects are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/iconic-coastal-heritage-sites-set-for-3-million-makeover.
Our researchers analysed grant award data from 1994 to March 2017. They also interviewed 20 key stakeholders from across the UK who have an interest in landscapes and nature. The aim of this research was to explore the strategic impact that HLF investment has had on landscapes and nature. It will also look at the organisations […]
On behalf of Historic England I would like to invite you to participate in a consultation to inform you, and obtain your views on, an ongoing project to increase the understanding of how the management of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) could affect historic environment activities, or projects carried out within MCZs. The project also seeks […]