Month: September 2023

SFP / Solway Coast AONB Joint Conference – Now Open for Bookings!

SFP / Solway Coast AONB Joint Conference – Now Open for Bookings! Dr Tori Herridge, evolutionary biologist at the University of Sheffield, mammoth expert and broadcaster is sure to be a big hit at Solway Firth Partnership / Solway Coast AONB Joint Conference on Friday 17th November 2023. A great range of subjects from both… Read more »

UK Pushes Protections for International Marine Biodiversity

UK Pushes Protections for International Marine Biodiversity. The UK Government has now reaffirmed its commitment as a leader on international nature conservation, with a package of measures to address pressing challenges such as biodiversity loss, marine protection, climate change and illegal fishing. The announcements made at the UN General Assembly in New York this week… Read more »

Applications Open for Species on the Edge Youth Panel

Applications Open for Species on the Edge Youth Panel. Species on the Edge is a new multi-partner species conservation programme taking place across Scotland’s coasts and islands. The Species on the Edge Youth Panel will bring together 14 young people between the ages of 16 & 25 from across the Species on the Edge project… Read more »

Clean Maritime Day package in UK

Clean Maritime Day package in UK. A new package of clean maritime measures, unveiled by the Transport Secretary on 14 September 2023, will help tackle the biggest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK’s transport sector while boosting economic growth. Announced during London International Shipping Week, the pot will part-fund feasibility studies, with further… Read more »

Get Ready for the Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2023

Get Ready for the Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2023. Join FEDRA from 1- 31 October for the world’s biggest nurdle hunt! Take part and join thousands of volunteers across the world gathering evidence, raising awareness and calling for an end to nurdle pollution! Anyone can take part, whether you are an individual or an organisation…. Read more »

MMO Consultation on Allonby Bay HPMA

MMO Consultation on Allonby Bay HPMA. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on a proposed byelaw to prohibit fishing activity to protect and allow full recovery of all species and habitats and associated ecosystem processes in the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area. The MMO are interested in understanding the following: Do you have… Read more »

Nature Restoration Fund to enhance biodiversity in Scotland

Nature Restoration Fund to enhance biodiversity in Scotland. Scotland’s councils will invest £5 million this year to develop Nature Networks across the country to help tackle the nature and climate crises. The funding from the Scottish Government will allow local authorities to develop new woodlands, hedgerows, wildflower meadows and ponds, as well as restoring and… Read more »

Save the Date for SFP / Solway Coast AONB Conference!

The SFP / Solway Coast AONB Joint Solway Conference and SFP AGM will take place on Friday 17 November 2023 at the Halston Hotel, Carlisle. The Programme is taking shape with a great range of topics covered in the talks, workshops and 5-minute updates. Booking will open shortly through Eventbrite so look out for a… Read more »

Sea-Changers Marine Conservation Grant – Apply Now!

Sea-Changers Marine Conservation Grant – Apply Now! Sea-Changers gives grants to UK-based charities and not-for-profit organisations (including schools) carrying out marine conservation related activities.  They are currently accepting applications to their Main and Small grants funds. For both funding streams, the projects they fund should achieve one or more of the following objectives: To address… Read more »