SW1P 3JR

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17 Smith Square

London
SW1P 3JR
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Howell Marine Consulting
IfM Engage Ltd
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Contracts awarded by SW1P 3JR

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Published 2 years ago

A five capitals approach to defining the carrying capacity of English seas (MMO)

Overview of Requirement This project will undertake research through the five capitals approach - a lens through which to understand and quantify the carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas (more information can be found at The Five Capitals - a framework for sustainability | Forum for the Future). The Authority is at an early stage of understanding this approach and wish to explore the opportunities and challenges it presents. Some work has been done in relation to the natural capital part of this in the Marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) programme and also the Marine Pioneer (Marine pioneer - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)); this should be considered, utilised and built upon in this project. Rationale The East Marine Plans were the first marine plans to be adopted in England in 2014, with the aim of ensuring future sustainable use of the marine area. In 2023 these plans will be amended as per the recommendation of the Secretary of State, following the last three-year progress report. With an increased roll out of offshore wind and other competing priorities for space, there is a desire for increased spatial specificity in the amended East Marine Plans. In order to understand and work through the trade-offs required from increased spatial specificity there is a need to better understand the carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas. Ultimately, as the aim is to ensure sustainable use, carrying capacity must be based on the basic premise that environmental state underpins capacity for the use of the environment. But the Authority would like the consideration of carrying capacity to encompass how other factors (human, economic, social) also affect opportunities for or barriers to development of further extension of activities in a marine plan area. Project Aim The five capitals approach provides a lens through which to understand and quantify the carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas (more information can be found at The Five Capitals - a framework for sustainability | Forum for the Future). The Authority is at an early stage of understanding this approach and wish to explore the opportunities and challenges it presents. Some work has been done in relation to the natural capital part of this in the Marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) programme and also the Marine Pioneer (Marine pioneer - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)); this should be considered, utilised and built upon in this project. The Authority want to use the East Marine Plans to develop a methodology and pilot (1) the application of this approach and (2) how we consider and discuss priorities and trade-offs with stakeholders. It is likely there will be future work to further explore this approach and methodology, and potentially roll it out for the remaining activities and sectors, and for the remaining plan areas.

Bids close: 2 years ago
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Published 1 year ago

Agrivoltaic systems in England and Wales

Defra's ambition is for the UK to be a world leader in the food and farming industry and to provide a cleaner, healthier environment which benefits people and the economy. Therefore, a key Defra priority is to increase the productivity and sustainability of the agri-food sector, balancing environmental and climate targets whilst preserving food production. Agrivoltaics (AV) is the deployment of solar photovoltaic power panels on agricultural land for the generation of renewable energy. It presents farmers/landowners with an opportunity to diversify income streams on their land whilst contributing to the UKs drive to net zero emissions by 2050. The range of options that are available for the deployment of agrivoltaic systems means that they could become an increasingly attractive prospect for farmers. It is a technology that can tailored for different land types and systems, and in some cases work concurrently with existing farming systems, such as panels providing shade for grazing livestock. Data from the Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD) estimates that the total area of agrivoltaic sites in England (including those in planning phase) could be up to 48kha. As a proportion of England's total agricultural area, this represents just 0.5% of land, demonstrating the opportunity for this technology to be scaled up. As such Defra seeks to better understand how such installations can be implemented in ways that complement food production, and improve the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of farm businesses. The Welsh Government strongly supports the principle of developing renewable and low carbon energy to meet future energy needs and in doing so, developments should deliver positive social, environmental, cultural and economic benefits. This includes ensuring Wales has a sustainable and resilient agriculture sector for future generations to continue to produce high quality food and maintain high production standards.

£50,000 Bids close: 1 year ago

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Contracts awarded by SW1P 3JR

A five capitals approach to defining the carrying capacity of English seas (MMO)

Agrivoltaic systems in England and Wales

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