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