This project provides an assessment of the potential scale of opportunity for nature recovery presented by the presence of offshore wind farms (OWFs) in the United Kingdom (UK). Specifically, this work examines the potential synergies between OFWs and marine biodiversity enhancement, examining a range of best practices that could be implemented in support of a new standard in future developments in OWFs. In addition, this project has been developed to provide recommendations to facilitate nature-inclusive design (NID) and marine net gain policy towards OWFs in the UK, as well as support future marine spatial planning to ensure the contribution of OWFs for UK marine conservation objectives.
Coastal Comeback: Overcoming Policy Challenges to Marine Restoration at Scale
Restoration policy is limiting marine restoration. This report, shows how these constraints affect delivery, and presents sector wide evidence that the current system does not operate proportionately for restoration projects. It then outlines a structured and legally grounded programme of reforms aimed at supporting ecological recovery, improving consistency and efficiency, and enabling restoration.
03 July 2026