The South West Partnership for Environmental and Economic Prosperity (SWEEP) is a collaborative initiative that is delivering economic and community benefits to the South West, whilst also protecting and enhancing the area’s natural resources.
Impact, Projects & Partners
Co-creating Operational and Strategic Modelling Systems to Reduce Economic and Societal Impacts of Coastal Hazards
Natural Capital Assessment Tools for the North Devon Marine Pioneer (Phase 1)
Realising the potential for operational leak detection using landscape modelling and drone thermal imaging
Delivery of environmental, economic and social benefits in Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks through the use of natural capital approaches
Decision support for the 25 Year Environment Plan: The North Devon Biosphere and Pioneer
Assessment of potential for large scale implementation of sustainable drainage systems in the South West
Managing Green Space and Horticulture for Pollinators and People
Building evidence for a regional (whole catchment) based approach for water management (Phase 1)
Mainstreaming delivery of Cornwall’s Environmental Growth Strategy
Strengthening the science underpin of the South West Marine planning
Natural Environment Valuation Online tool (NEVO)
Establishing the foundations of The South West Coastal Corridor for nature and people
Supporting local planning authorities to understand and prepare for changes to the coastline
Developing tools and approaches to assess marine natural capital in the South West
Piloting the development of the first Marine Natural Capital Plan in England
Research to ensure the Isles of Scilly has healthy seas
Understanding how natural capital approaches fit with existing regulations and practice
Supporting Cornwall Council to develop meaningful marine-focused targets
Investigating the value of labelling schemes to small-scale fish and shellfish businesses
Understanding the outdoor recreational benefits in Plymouth
Water quality management underpinning sustainable aquaculture and its expansion in South West England
Working with partners across the South West to inform and support activities that provide benefits to health and wellbeing, and the environment
Building policy and legacy opportunities for pollinator management in the South West and beyond
Developing and embedding novel remote-sensing methods for mapping of woodland, moorlands and key habitats in support of more profitable and sustainable landscape management
Delivering Environmental Net Gain by addressing knowledge gaps, understanding social preferences and exploring delivery mechanisms
Building evidence for a regional (whole catchment) based approach for water management