03 Sep 2024
The Scottish Government’s decision to redirect £5 million from its Nature Restoration Fund to settle local government pay disputes has triggered widespread concern, especially within rural and environmental sectors. This fund, designed to combat climate change and biodiversity loss through conservation projects, has been vital for numerous initiatives across Scotland, such as saving rainforests, protecting […]
13 Aug 2024
A recently signed funding agreement between the Canadian government and the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) will see $38.1 million bolster the organization’s network, starting summer 2024. Funding to continue fostering connections and professional developments For over a decade, the not-for-profit has been connecting individuals and initiatives in ocean research across Canada. It assists scientists […]
23 Jul 2024
On the 18th July, the Biden-Harris Administration announced nearly $220 million for transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects. Investing in America The Department of Commerce’s NOAA is recommending nearly $220 million, plus an additional $66 million in future funding, for 32 habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. […]
15 Jul 2024
New research projects aim to enhance resilience, wellbeing, and sustainability in UK coastal communities. The £14.8 million Resilient Coastal Communities and Seas Programme, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Defra, will take a transdisciplinary approach across the UK. Additionally, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is investing £9.5 million in five projects […]
18 Jun 2024
The COAST-R Network is part funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and DEFRA under their Resilient Coastal Communities and Seas programme and is part of a £14.8M investment in place-based research projects aiming to enhance resilience, wellbeing and sustainability across the UK. Cross-UK project partners Headed by Professor Briony McDonagh at the University of […]
04 Jun 2024
In May, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Fisheries Apex Predators Program began its NOAA-funded International Science initiative, partnering with seven UK-based organisations and the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to study potential climate-driven shifts in migratory corridors and stock identification of blue sharks in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. […]
28 May 2024
Championing Coastal Coordination – 2024/2025 – online seminar The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2024/2025 Championing Coastal Coordination (3C’s) funding round is now open. This is the final confirmed round of funding for the 3C’s. The Environment Agency will be hosting an online Question and Answers seminar at 14.00 on Friday 7th June. The […]
21 May 2024
As part of the UK government’s Levelling Up initiative island communities around the UK will see a distribution of £4.6 million funding go towards vital transport links, helping to support local jobs and grow the economy. A further £3 million also awarded to Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre – the world’s first and leading wave […]
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