Workshops Offshore Environment and Marine Spatial Information

The workshops will examine Local Governments' roles within the coastal zone and marine environment. Focus will be given to requirements for marine spatial information and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to assist in project planning and implementation to help secure better business efficiencies and improved decision making.

The events follow a Local Government Survey commissioned by SeaZone and undertaken with officers involved in marine and coastal protection related activities within 92 coastal Authorities in England. (Scotland and Wales are being addressed independently of this campaign). The feedback has provided some interesting results and will help inform the workshops. A Survey Results Report published July 2008 is available direct from SeaZone.

Local Government officers and associated stakeholders such as Sea Fisheries Committees, Wildlife Trusts, Coast/Estuary Forums, Emergency Services and Central Government Marine and Fisheries Agencies and other regional offices are encouraged to attend the events.

The events will include updates on the Digital National Framework, the Atlantis Initiative and key Government initiatives promoting best practice use of geographic information.

There will be a series of presentations (both SeaZone and external organisations) in the morning followed by breakout groups in the afternoon to provide delegates with opportunities of discussing the issues raised in the morning.

The events are being sponsored by British Geological Survey, Ordnance Survey and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office.

The events will cover:

• Local Governments' current and future role, responsibilities and activities within the marine environment in light of national and international marine legislation
• Data management initiatives (e.g DNF, ATLANTIS INITIATIVE, INSPIRE etc)
• Current GIS and data applications and limitations
• Necessity, interest and need for marine spatial information products and services

Lunch and refreshments are inclusive and attendance by delegates will be free of charge.

Further details are available through SeaZone.

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