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Government seeks views on compensatory measures for development impacts on Marine Protected Areas | |
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2021-07-22 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 气候变化 ; 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | 10 week consultation opens on guidance for developers. The Government has today (Thursday 22 July) opened a consultation on compensatory measures for unavoidable development impacts on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Our marine environment faces increasing pressure from human activities and climate change. The government wants to ensure that a consistent level of protection is afforded to the unique habitats, species and features that form our MPA network, as they would if they were on land. The UK is committed to protecting at least 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030 and the coastline is surrounded by an extensive network of MPAs covering 38% of the UK’s seas. The MPAs are designated to protect a range of habitats and species and are one of the primary tools used to protect and restore the marine environment. No development should adversely impact our MPA network. However, while on land compensatory measures to alleviate the pressures from unavoidable developments in protected areas are well-understood, compensation is significantly more challenging in the marine environment. This consultation is designed to bring parity to developments on land or at sea. Where development is unavoidable and will cause adverse effect on MPAs (during either construction, operation or decommissioning), developers or other marine users may need to secure ‘compensatory measures’. Potential measures will depend on the features affected, but could include actions to increase seabirds populations or reduce disturbance of the seabed. Establishing a clear framework for compensation will ensure that the best outcome for nature and habitats can be secured. The government is now seeking views on best practice guidance for developers on the principles for the design and implementation of these measures in a consultation that runs for 10 weeks. The Government recognises the importance of preventing destructive practices to protect habitats and tackle biodiversity loss. Encouraging rich and diverse oceans is a significant part of ecological recovery and a key part of the Government’s 25 year environment plan. The consultation is seeking views on:
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said:
The government continues to lead on protection of the marine environment with the launch of this consultation following the announcement to pilot Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) which would see a ban on all activities that could have a damaging effect on wildlife or marine habitats in selected sites. Information from the consultation will be used to structure guidance and ensure that future developments take into account industry needs.
Published 22 July 2021
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来源平台 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/332605 |
专题 | 气候变化 资源环境科学 |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | admin. Government seeks views on compensatory measures for development impacts on Marine Protected Areas. 2021. |
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