13/02/2026
🌟 On Monday, we were pleased to represent the University of Southampton at a parliamentary discussion, invited by Jack Rankin MP on behalf of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee APPG.
🌊 “Can economic development really go hand in hand with environmental enhancement? The UK’s marine economy as an exemplar”.
🔹The meeting was held in partnership with the National Oceanography Centre. Dr Claire Evans spoke about environmental enhancement and NOC’s vision for the next decade of the UK’s marine economy. We also had the opportunity to hear from:
đź’¶ Natalya K. (eftec- economics for the environment), on the role of economics in marine natural capital approaches.
🦪 Gareth Cunningham (Marine Conservation Society), on blue finance and marine nature-based solutions.
The session concluded with a comprehensive Q&A about the future of the marine economy, followed by a drinks reception.
Our sincere thanks to Jack Rankin MP and the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee! 🙏