21 Jan 2025
Extra funding has been confirmed by the Welsh Government which will be used to support the recovery of the equivalent of 266 rugby pitches of critically important seagrass habitats. The additional £100,000 was announced by Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and will be used to support the development of Seagrass […]
14 Jan 2025
For the first time Wales is to have a specific marine planning tool which will help to determine the future of its seas, as part of the strategic planning to enhance the marine environment while also generating clean green energy. Photo: Jayanth Goulla In 2019, the Government introduced Wales’s first marine plan, setting […]
14 Jan 2025
The Welsh Government has provided a boost for Welsh marine, aquaculture and fisheries industries by making £1.4 million of funds available. The scheme aims to ensure sustainable growth in the sector and help coastal communities prosper. The £1.4 million is available from £700,000 revenue and £700,000 capital. The application window will remain open […]
10 Dec 2024
The Welsh Government has outlined a strategic plan for the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, provided a written statement to the Senedd, which illustrated the approach and priorities for the remainder of this current term of government. The Cabinet Secretary’s statement […]
22 Aug 2023
A scheme to support local projects in coastal areas of Wales in tackling the climate emergency will benefit from funding from the Welsh Government. Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said the Coastal Capacity Building Fund will be important in helping coastal communities improve environmental outcomes. The fund aims to build capacity, helping communities to deliver […]
14 Mar 2023
Backing has been given to the first floating wind farm off the Welsh coastline. The Welsh government has given consent for the project, which will be located 40km off the Pembrokeshire coast in West Wales, reports Sky. Project Erebus is expected to provide enough low-carbon energy to power 93,000 homes. It will include seven 14-megawatt […]
29 Nov 2022
The Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, has announced the commencement of the Welsh Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation pre-consultation engagement process. Following the publication of the expert led ‘Biodiversity Deep Dive’ – commissioned by Welsh Government to assess how nature recovery across land and sea can best be accelerated – the Minister has said […]
04 Oct 2022
An expert led ‘Biodiversity Deep Dive’- commissioned by Welsh Government to assess how nature recovery across land and sea can best be accelerated – has set out its recommendations. The recommendations centre around the United Nation’s ’30 by 30’ goal, which aims to protect and effectively manage 30% of the planet’s marine and […]
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