The Solent Forum

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The Solent Forum is an independent coastal partnership, established in 1992 to develop a greater understanding among the many local and harbour authorities, user groups, marine businesses and agencies involved in planning and management of the Solent. It assists and advises them in carrying out their functions. The Forum now has over 50 members organisations representing a wide range of sectors. Download the Solent Forum brochure.

Events & Notifications

Solent Forum - 15/10/2025

The Autumn 2025 meeting of the Solent Forum will take place on 15 October 2025 at the UKSA in Cowes. It will commence at 10am.
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Natural Environment Group - 19/11/25

The Solent Forum's Natural Environment Group will next meet on 19th November 2025 via MS Teams. Read More

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Latest News

SEMS Management Report Published

Posted 17/09/2025 12:56

The Solent Forum has published the Solent Marine Sites Annual Report, 2025. This looks at and evaluates non-licensable activities across the Solent and their impact on designated sites.

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Coastal Flooding

Posted 08/09/2025 15:12

MCCIP have published a new paper on coastal flooding. Findings include that extreme water levels have become more frequent in the past 150 years, driven primarily by mean sea level rise. Preliminary results from ongoing research on compounded effects of flooding suggest that risk of flooding is significantly underestimated under today's climate and into the future.

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