The aim of this project was to explore the potential of Marine Net Gain (MNG) as a strategic approach for bolstering natural capital and ecosystem service benefits. In particular, it focused on MNG's capacity to mitigate the loss of marine biodiversity.
The project's findings have critical implications for the development of Marine Net Gain in the UK. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, conservationists, and stakeholders involved in preserving marine biodiversity and harnessing natural capital.
In collaboration with Defra, our team embarked on a comprehensive study focused on Marine Net Gain (MNG), a vital strategy aimed at preserving marine biodiversity while harnessing natural capital and ecosystem service benefits. The project’s primary objective was to explore innovative techniques in marine restoration and enhancement within subtidal and offshore regions, providing valuable insights to bolster UK’s MNG initiatives.
Our research delved into a wide array of emerging methods, rigorously evaluating their potential benefits, the conditions conducive to their implementation, associated costs, and overall readiness for application in the UK. By identifying and reviewing these cutting-edge approaches, our report not only informed Defra’s strategies but also laid the groundwork for sustainable marine conservation efforts. Through this project, we aimed to halt the loss of marine biodiversity and create a robust foundation for the preservation of our invaluable marine ecosystems.
HMC was commissioned by Defra’s Strategic Data & Evidence team to conduct a one-month project focused on the future transformation of marine monitoring....
HMC undertook an analysis of the UK government policy and delivery landscape to support Defra in understanding how the concept of Marine Net...
HMC provided ocean governance expertise to develop a strategic framework to guide both the development and implementation of management plans for Marine Protected...