tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations 2025-01-29T10:00:05+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/marine-strategy-part-three-2025-uk-programme-of-measures 2025-01-29T10:00:05+00:00

This strategy outlines the measures that contribute towards Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/marine-environment-unexploded-ordnance-clearance-joint-position-statement 2025-01-21T09:30:00+00:00

This is a Joint Position Statement about minimising the impacts of unexploded ordnance clearance in the marine environment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/reducing-marine-noise 2025-01-21T09:30:00+00:00

This paper sets out the steps the UK government is taking to reduce the impacts of noise in the marine environment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/marine-protected-areas-network-report-2019-to-2024 2024-12-18T11:29:37+00:00

Report setting out the progress made in using the provisions of the Marine and Coastal Access Act to establish a Marine Protected Area network between 2019 and 2024.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/blue-planet-fund 2024-11-29T16:51:18+00:00

The UK’s £500 million Blue Planet Fund supports developing countries to protect the marine environment and reduce poverty.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/33rd-seaward-licensing-round-appropriate-assessment 2024-05-03T09:56:17+01:00

Consultation on the Appropriate Assessments (AA) of Blocks applied for in the 33rd Seaward Licensing Round

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-principles-of-marine-net-gain 2023-12-09T00:15:02+00:00

The consultation sets out our proposals and seeks views on the principles of marine net gain. This will inform the policy and approaches to marine net gain implementation.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/highly-protected-marine-areas 2023-05-25T09:30:03+01:00

The paper outlines the rationale for Highly Protected Marine Areas, gives an overview of the sites intended for designation and provides details of the selection process.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/highly-protected-marine-areas-pilot-sites 2023-02-28T10:04:11+00:00

The UK government is consulting on pilot Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English waters for biodiversity recovery.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/marine-strategy-part-two-uk-marine-monitoring-programmes 2022-12-19T17:10:59+00:00

This strategy outlines the monitoring programmes for measuring progress towards Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/december-2022-catch-limit-consultation 2022-11-22T12:49:31+00:00

There are no catch limit changes proposed for December but if you have any concerns or suggested changes please contact us using the details below

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/offshore-energy-strategic-environmental-assessment-4-scoping 2021-11-22T12:21:23+00:00

SEA scoping consultation on the draft plan/programme to enable future offshore energy leasing and licensing

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/marine-strategy-part-two-monitoring-programmes 2021-03-22T13:34:00+00:00

Seeking views on the updated marine monitoring programmes.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/amendments-to-the-environmental-impact-assessment-regime-for-offshore-oil-and-gas-projects 2020-12-10T12:00:26+00:00

We're seeking views on draft Regulations to amend the offshore oil and gas Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime to make the processes for challenging decisions clearer and enhance other aspects.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/review-of-consents-for-major-energy-infrastructure-projects-and-special-protection-areas 2020-09-10T07:35:59+01:00

We're seeking views on a draft Screening of Likely Significant Effects report for a review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects in light of new Special Protection Area nature conservation designations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/single-use-plastic-banning-the-distribution-andor-sale-of-plastic-straws-stirrers-and-plastic-stemmed-cotton-buds-in-england 2019-11-05T13:39:11+00:00

Seeking views on plans to ban the distribution and/or sale of plastic straws, stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in England.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/updating-the-uk-marine-strategy-part-one-2019 2019-10-23T09:30:06+01:00

Seeking views on our updated UK marine strategy and the targets to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/marine-strategy-part-one-uk-updated-assessment-and-good-environmental-status 2019-10-23T09:30:00+01:00

This strategy provides an updated assessment of our seas and sets objectives, targets and indicators for achieving Good Environmental Status.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/national-fcerm-strategy-strategic-environmental-assessment-scoping-report 2019-08-07T11:01:44+01:00

We want your views on the extent and level of information to be included as part of the assessment process.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-revision-to-harbour-order-fees 2019-07-16T11:41:05+01:00

Have your say on proposed options to revise the fee structure for HO applications