The Marine Environment
Closed23 May, 2023, 9:00am - 14 Jul, 2023, 5:30pm
The Marine Environment
Introduction
Significant developments are currently under way in the planning and consenting regime for the marine environment to support our ambitions for decarbonising our energy sector through the development of offshore renewable energy. Alongside this, work is being undertaken to designate further marine Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas in the marine environment and to allow for the designation and management of Marine Protected Areas. This will facilitate the development of offshore renewable energy to progress at pace alongside the conservation, protection, and recovery of marine biodiversity.
Consultation Questions (see also Electricity)
- What sort of role could Ireland's marine environment have in delivering climate mitigation? What are the building blocks that need to be put in place to support the role of the marine environment in climate mitigation (e.g. a regulatory framework, measurement and accounting rules)?
- What specific measures can be taken in the marine environment to adapt to climate change?
- What other opportunities exist to support the decarbonisation of the marine sector?
- How can public understanding of the impacts of climate change on our seas and oceans be improved?
- How can research and innovation contribute to the development of the plan-led approach to offshore renewable energy to maximise the economic and social benefits for all?
- How can the State build its marine environment and biodiversity evidence base and identify priority areas for research?
- How can the State build its marine environment and biodiversity research skills base?
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How can the State best coordinate a plan of work across bodies/agencies with the relevant expertise on marine environment and biodiversity? What are lead Departments/agencies and appropriate structures to ensure this is effectively managed?
Submissions
7 submissions have raised observations relating to this chapter