ERC supports governments, NGOs, and industry in the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective, sustainable, and resilient marine policy and planning in order to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in relation to marine ecosystem health and the blue economy.

ERC have designed and developed a number of marine planning initiatives in the UK and internationally. We do this by drawing on our extensive knowledge of marine policy, technical expertise in integrated planning and management, and existing networks to facilitate strategic and meaningful engagement with critical decision-makers.

Key areas of work

Ocean governance planning and evaluation.
Policy, project and programme development e.g. ICZM strategy.
Social science research and systems analysis.
Marine Spatial Planning.

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Completed and current projects

Explore some of the ICZM & Marine planning projects that we have worked on.

Art-based approach to identifying Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES)

Client Cefas

Location UK

Date October 2024 till February 2025

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Scoping study of ALDFG & EOLFG in the Maldives

ERC undertook a scoping study to assess the feasibility of conducting a national baseline assessment of Abandoned, Lost and Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) and End of Life Fishing Gear (EOLFG) in the Maldives.

Client Cefas - Ocean Country Partnership Programme

Location Maldives

Date November 2023 – May 2024

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National baseline assessment of ALDFG in Sri Lanka and a programme of outreach

National baseline assessment of Abandoned, Lost or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Sri Lanka and outreach

Client Cefas

Location Sri Lanka

Date January 2022 – March 2024

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Develop evidence to support better outcomes from the Educational Access option

ERC undertook research and reviewed the current use of the Educational Access (EA) option in England.

Client Natural England

Location England, UK

Date Oct 2022 - April 2024

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UK seafood waste valorisation project

ERC reviewed the volume of seafood waste and ‘by-products’ generated in the UK and how this waste is utilized

Client WWF – Tesco Partnership

Location UK

Date August – November 2023

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Solent Seascape Recovery Plan

ERC are supporting the Solent Seascapes project with the production of the Solent Seascape Recovery Plan.

Client Blue Marine Foundation

Location Solent, Hampshire, UK

Date October 2023 – October 2027

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Challenges and opportunities for an integrated management approach of Gaza’s coastal zone

ERC are contracted to conduct an assessment and recommendations for coastal restoration of Gaza’s coastal zone and it’s natural resources and ecosystems.

Client World Bank – PROBLUE programme

Location Gaza Strip, Palestine

Date June 2023 – suspended

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