For net gain to be successful in the coastal and marine environments, it must be delivered strategic

With support from OWEC, the SUDG has worked with The Crown Estate, eNGOs, government and SNCBs to develop strategic targets for delivering net gain both in the intertidal and marine environments, and these should form the basis for establishing a net gain delivery approach.

The final report presents a robust set of suggested strategic targets for MNG, which have strong consensus and agreement from all sectors; industry, regulators and conservation bodies. The targets set a clear direction for how developments could contribute towards MNG to restore and improve the marine environment, linked to national strategic priorities.

R3734_Final Strategic Net Gain Report_22Oct21.pdf

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SUDG response to the independent report on Highly Protected Marine Areas, launched 8th June 2020

The Government set up an independent review panel under teh chairmanship of Richard Benyon to examine teh need for HPMAs and to make recommendations. SUDG chair, Peter Barham, was on the panel along with Benj Sykes, co-chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council. SUDG and OWIC have responded positively to the report and the recommendations which show that conservation and industry can work together as long as there is clear science, clear management and clear enforcement of HPMAs

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SUDG socio-economic report on marine industries

Please see the updated socio-economic report on marine industries. This report updates on the work done in 2008 and shows the importance of marine industries in providing new jobs and in tackling the challenges of climate change through development.

ABPmer-soc-econ-SUDG-1.pdf

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