Marine Industries | Seabed User And Developer Group

Sustainable Marine Development

About

The Seabed User & Developer Group represents the UK's key marine industries. We are an informal grouping whose participants have a common interest and commitment to sustainable development within the UK’s marine environment. Working with Government, its agencies and other stakeholders, such as environmental NGOs, we support the development of regulation and marine management that benefits both business and the environment.

Priorities

CREATING A HOLISTIC AND SHARED VISION FOR THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF OUR FUTURE SEAS

encompassing land-based employment and economic growth as well as protecting and improving the environment

STREAMLINING REGULATORY PROCESSES

through better service standards, protocols, and clearer focus on the most significant environmental impacts of development

DEVELOPING ROBUST AND SIMPLE APPROACHES TO STRATEGIC COMPENSATION AND NET GAIN

which are supported by all marine industries to allow the delivery of important conservation goals

ENSURING SUFFICIENT CAPACITY AND EXPERTISE IN REGULATORS AND CONSERVATION BODIES

so that regulatory delay is not a barrier to growth and that decisions are less risk averse and more proportionate

We are currently experiencing unprecedented change in the marine space as we meet the challenges of the energy and biodiversity crises. We believe delivering on the following key priorities would make a considerable difference to industry, government, and the environment:

Members

SUDG MEMBERS

Meet the Team

The SUDG is heavily reliant on the contributions of its industry members. The day to day running of the SUDG is supported by Jennifer Godwin, Chief Executive Officer, and Peter Barham MBE, Chair.

Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer Godwin

Jen has supported the work of the SUDG since 2019, bringing experience of working with developers to gain marine consents alongside working with governments on international marine environmental policy. Jen's vision for a future marine space that balances a diverse range of marine industries alongside a flourishing and resilient marine environment drives her to push forward the work of the SUDG.

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Chair of the SUDG

Peter Barham MBE

Peter's career in ocean and coastal management spans over four decades. He is an outcome-focussed innovator, promoting different ways of working that help to build trust and consensus around often challenging issues by focussing on the importance of win-win outcomes.