Past FCERM funding arrangements have limited support for coastal management by relying on narrow benefit...
Past FCERM funding arrangements have limited support for coastal management by relying on narrow benefit assessments that overlook wider, nonmonetised risks from coastal erosion and the existential pressures facing coastal communities and industries. We welcome the Government’s intention to incorporate broader nonmonetised benefits into the prioritisation process from 2026. However, …
Government response. The government clarifies its approach to incorporating wider non-monetised benefits into FCERM funding, explaining that these are already accounted for through qualitative assessments in project appraisals and existing guidance, including impacts on tourism, community viability, and coastal industries. It also …