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Seeking views on the proposed environmental compensatory measures reforms (ECMR) for offshore wind. Defra will use the responses to inform the final design of the statutory instrument and associated guidance.
As part of its ambition to make Britain a clean energy superpower, the…
We’re asking for views and evidence on implementing Part 4 of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
We're seeking views on decommissioning offshore installations: the methodology for considering derogations under OSPAR Decision 98/3, and associated policy changes.
General information Why we are consulting The UK Government has prepared…
Introduction The decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations and…
Introduction For the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas…
Seeking views on how the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) will function. We will use the responses to this consultation to finalise the design of the MRF.
A MoU between Department of Fisheries and Oceans of Canada (DFO) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) on enhancing bilateral co-o…
A summary of our consultation on proposed byelaws to protect important ecosystems, habitats and species within Stage 3 MPAs.
Seeking feedback on draft updated policies for Marine Protected Area (MPA) assessments to inform updates to guidance.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Information about the Highly Protected Marine Area designation at Allonby Bay in the Irish Sea.
Information about the Highly Protected Marine Area designation at North East of Farnes Deep in the North Sea.
Information about the Highly Protected Marine Area designation at Dolphin Head in the English Channel.
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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK government is consulting on pilot Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English waters for biodiversity recovery.
Defra is seeking views on best practice guidance for developing compensatory measures in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). We are keen to hear from marine industries affected by the consenting process.
Report setting out the progress with marine plans in England, covering the period 2015 to 2021.
The government response to the review of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs).
Seeking views on our updated UK marine strategy and the targets to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Seeking views on whether and how to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English inshore and offshore waters and Northern Irish offshore waters.
We want your views on the extent and level of information to be included as part of the assessment process.
Natural England is seeking views on the proposal to extend the Special Protection Area and Ramsar site, and notify and de-notify sites of special scientific interest in the area.
Natural England is seeking views on the proposal to extend the Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area (SPA) to protect important birds.
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