Biodiversity Duty Survey

It has been suggested that there is a low level of awareness and understanding regarding biodiversity duties that apply to harbour authorities. This short survey aims to build an understanding of whether and how ports are complying with the ‘biodiversity duty’. No individual responses will be shared outside of the BPA/UKMPG.

A version of a biodiversity duty applies across the UK, although it is different in each country. In is generally a duty to conserve biodiversity although in Wales it is a duty to conserve and enhance and in England this is being strengthened to also enhance biodiversity from 2024.

You can read more about the biodiversity duty in each country here:

• England

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland