About the forum

The English Coastal Forum is no longer active. For more information on English coastal policy see

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/water/marine/uk/iczm/index.htm

The Scottish Coastal Forum was formed in November 1996 with the remit of

• Encouraging the formation of local coastal fora;
• Encouraging national debate on coastal issues;
• Seeking opportunities for better co-ordination of national frameworks and policies;
• Gathering and disseminating information about approaches to coastal management

For more information contact:

Rhona Fairgreave,
Coastal Project Officer, Scottish Coastal Forum
G-H93
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ

Tel: 0131 244 1540
Mobile: 0782 510 3422
Fax: 0131 244 7163

Email: scfmailbox@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Scottish-Coastal-Forum

The Wales Coast & Maritime Partnership deals with coastal issues in Wales.

For more information contact:
Wales Coastal & Maritime Partnership
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ

Contact:
Tel: 02920 821625
email: wcmp@wales.gsi.gov.uk

This group exists to encourage the exchange of information and debate between English local coastal partnership officers, linking Partnership Officers to the wider field and offering increased opportunities for learning and influence.

http://www.coastalpartnerships.org.uk/

The Northern Ireland Department of the Environment’s Integrated Coastal Zone Management Strategy entitled ‘An Integrated Coastal Zone Strategy for Northern Ireland’ was launched on 28th June 2006.

A key aspect of the implementation of the Strategy was the establishment of a Northern Ireland Coastal and Marine Forum [CMF].  The Coastal and Marine Forum is an independent, non-statutory body made up of a cross-section of interests ranging from local government, business, agriculture, fishing and environmental bodies.  Prof. Andrew Cooper. co-director of the Centre for Coastal and Marine Research and Centre for Maritime Archaeology at the University of Ulster in Coleraine is the first Chairman of CMF.  The inaugural meeting of the CMF was held on Friday, 17th November 2006.

The Forum aims to provide meaningful stakeholder input into strategic policies affecting the coastal area, as well as raising awareness on Integrated Coastal Zone Management. In addition it will also provide expert advice, co-ordinate research, and provide support towards the achievement of the strategy objectives. It will also be responsible for monitoring progress and reporting against the targets and objectives contained in the Northern Ireland Strategy.