f8c40ac1-294b-40b9-a147-b5dc216b695b English series series 2026-02-23T10:04:26 MEDIN 3.1.2 biota environment Habitat characterisation SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2023-12-12 revision Research The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Phases 2012-05-15 revision Protected sites GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2009-07-31 revision SeaDataNet sea areas 2012-11-07 revision North Sea SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2020-05-21 revision inapplicable 2025-02-01T00:00:00 2026-01-31T00:00:00 -16 4 47 64 TCE-4482 Marine Data Exchange 2025-2026, Strategic Net Gain Task and Finish Group, Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme (OWEC), Piloting Strategic Marine Net Gain in the East Marine Plan area 2026-02-23T10:04:26 publication English In 2021, a Task and Finish Group (T&F Group) was established with funding from the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change (OWEC) Programme to conduct extensive evidence and research gathering, aimed at supporting the effective delivery of Marine Net Gain (MNG) and maximising the impact of future net gain obligations. Since the T&F Group’s establishment, two phases of work have been completed; Phase one examined the current state of marine and coastal environments nationally, and through extensive stakeholder consultation identified a set of strategic MNG targets that could have the greatest impact in reversing marine and intertidal biodiversity loss. Phase two examined a range of restoration and conservation efforts around the UK, as well as estimated future demand for MNG. This work aimed to understand the successes, failures and challenges of initiatives, in order to refine the strategic MNG targets. In 2025, a third phase was undertaken that focused on applying the strategic MNG targets at a local level within the East Marine Plan (EMP) areas. Across all phases of the work, a consistent conclusion has emerged: a strategic approach to MNG is essential to deliver meaningful and lasting benefits for the marine environment. This phase, consistent with previous work, presents two Evidence and Research Gathering reports, and a Final Report that includes a package of recommendations intended to be considered collectively by Defra and other stakeholders. The recommendations aim to ensure that any future MNG policy is industry-backed, evidence-based, and supported by those directly and indirectly affected by its implementation. These reports need to be used in accordance with the Marine Data Exchange Terms of Use otherRestrictions These reports need to be used in accordance with the Marine Data Exchange Terms of Use otherRestrictions The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk custodian SUDG info@sudg.org.uk originator The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk distributor Emma Harrison The Crown Estate Emma.Harrison@thecrownestate.co.uk owner notPlanned Documents https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-4482/summary A link to the web service or dataset. https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk A link to the general host site. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08T00:00:00 publication False series Phase Three was structured around two discrete tasks: Evidence and Research Gathering 1 and 2. The first activity focused on building a baseline understanding of the East Marine Plan (EMP) areas, including identification of priorities, pressures, constraints, and opportunities for the marine and coastal environment. This was achieved through targeted consultation and comprehensive engagement with key local stakeholders, including conservation bodies, fisheries regulators, marine industry representatives, and Coastal Partnerships. The second evidence gathering exercise built on the first and focused on qualitatively analysing a ‘long list’ of potential Strategic Marine Net Gain (SMNG) measures identified during the consultation process in Evidence and Research Gathering 1, which ranged from habitat restoration and species recovery, to pressure reduction and policy engagement. The outcome of this exercise was high-value opportunities for SMNG in the EMP areas. The T&F Group use the term SMNG to describe an approach to MNG delivered through a strategic framework, distinguishing it from MNG policy and MNG that may be implemented at an individual project level. However, this distinction does not prevent individual project-level MNG from contributing to, or aligning with, the broader principles of SMNG. The Final Report brought together the outcomes from the two tasks, and the previous phases of work by the T&F Group, and includes a comprehensive package of recommendations in developing principles and procedures for MNG and SMNG, as well as guidance to support the implementation of SMNG. SUDG info@sudg.org.uk pointOfContact EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry 2021-03-18 revision OSGB36 / British National Grid