ABOUT US
What we do
We work collaboratively with academics, agencies, industry, local authorities, the voluntary sector and communities most affected by coastal change to build knowledge, action and resilience for UK coastal communities and seas.
Our vision
- To build a new transdisciplinary, cross-sector and inclusive community of practice.
- Enhancing capacity and capability to deliver a step change in research, innovation and practice on place-based and whole-systems approaches.
- Delivering better understanding about coastal change and enhancing the resilient management of UK coastal seas and communities and the natural capital that sustains them.
Our objectives:
Share learnings and best practice across sectors and disciplines so as to build UK coastal and marine resilience.
Co-design and host a range of events, specialist training workshops and mentoring opportunities to improve partnership working and nurture the next generation of resilience champions.
Work in partnership with coastal communities and other partners to identify and respond to priority needs using our Flexible Fund.
Collate key insights, case studies and resources through our website, policy briefs, foresight documents, conferences and practitioner events.
Build ongoing practitioner and community-led evaluation and reflection on the activities of the Network+ and funded projects, and thereby shape future learning, legacy and funding opportunities.
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Our work
Our work on the Coast-R Network is organised into 6 work packages (WPs). Activities across several of our WPs are supported by our Flexible Fund
Work Package 1
Governance & Management
Our work here focuses on engagement with our project partners, funders and stakeholders, ensuring Coast-R Network decisions and delivery align with our overarching aims and objectives.
Work Package 2
Networking & Events
Activities here include our annual forums, our launch and end-of-project events, and our Digital Engagement Platform.
Work Package 3
Training & Secondments
Our programme includes support for specialist training workshops, a Training & Skills Fund (under development), and funds to support attendance at Coast-R Network events.
Work Package 4
Research & Policy Interventions
Activities here include asset & gaps mapping; community & practitioner workshops; and our Small Grants Fund.
Work Package 5
Policy & Practice Outputs
We will deliver a range of publications and outputs, including policy reports, toolkits, case studies and academic publications.
Work Package 6
Evaluation & Evaluation Outputs
WP6 focuses on ongoing learning & reflection, and will generate our interim & final reports as well as an evaluation toolkit.
