Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Sets out the high-level marine objectives which underpin development of the Marine Policy Statement, published in 2011. The statement aims to set out policies to contribute to achievement of sustainable development in the UK marine area.
History
Supersedes Our seas - a shared resource: consultation (DEFRA, 2008). This document relates to UK marine policy statement (HM Government, 2011).
Subjects
- Coastal planning
- Planning and development
- Environmental planning/land
- Environmental protection
Publisher History
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.