From Silos to Systems
Relational frameworks to foster collaboration, unlocking value for marine and coastal management
Who’s representing your interests at From Silos to Systems this year?
20 October 2026 | The Abbey Conference Centre | London
Let’s get out of the silos and start understanding and changing the system.
“Nature doesn’t work in silos, neither should we”
Commonwealth Secretariat, 2026
We all know our coastal and marine environments are facing serious and complex challenges, and so are the communities that depend on them. We’re all working hard, heads down, trying to solve them, without realising that others are doing the same thing!
So, where do we need to work together with a greater understanding of framework relationships, collaboration and systems thinking to start changing the outlook for nature and people? Join us at From Silos to Systems to help answer the question ‘what’s the single biggest roadblock we can dismantle if we pool our resources and work together?’
This first of its kind, one-day meeting will bring together marine scientists, policy makers, regulators and management practitioners to explore how relational frameworks can help reveal connections across the UK’s marine science, policy and regulatory landscape.
Through a mix of presentations, practical examples and interactive discussion, the event will explore how stronger collaboration can reduce duplication, improve decision-making and unlock greater value for the marine environment and wider society. We will:
- Explain and understand the relational frameworks between UK marine science and governance in terms of regulations, licensing and policy development
- Demonstrate how successful collaboration works and enable participants to understand the key lessons of such collaboration efforts
- Explore what specific topics could benefit from greater collaboration built around relationships between frameworks, to deliver real value for the marine environment and wider society
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how different organisations, programmes and evidence sources fit together, practical insights into successful collaborative approaches, and the opportunity to help shape future priorities to solve the most pressing issues in marine and coastal management, through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Whether you work in science, policy, regulation or delivery, this event offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, build new connections and contribute to the future of collaborative marine and coastal management.
If you’d like more information please contact:
Lissa Batey (lissa@lboceanconsulting.com);
Hayley Hinchen (hayley@seasensemarineconsulting.com); or
Bob Earll (bob@bobearll.co.uk)