COAST is recognised worldwide as one of the leading grassroots marine conservation charities. We have achieved a lot in a relatively short time, and are delighted that the hard-work and perseverance of a local community daring to stand up for what they believe in has been recognised through numerous awards and achievements. Community action can lead to great things and together we can make change happen, and the below accolades are testament to this.
Awards
Top 20 Global UN Biological Diversity 'Outstanding Practice'
(2021)
Background: For the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, noteworthy biodiversity-related actions, practices and models were showcased, to demonstrate the strong commitment of non-governmental actors worldwide to protect, conserve and sustainably use biodiversity.
The Award: COAST was recognised as one of 19 “Outstanding Practices” from a total of 258 practices received from 196 organisations around 26 countries across 7 continents in the call for “100+ Biodiversity Positive Practices and Actions Around the World”.
Spirit of the Community Environment Award
(2017)
Background: This awards programme by Clydesdale Bank aims to recognise charities and not for profit organisations for the invaluable contributions they make to their local communities. Groups can enter under one of three categories.
The Award: COAST was awarded one of five £5,000 Awards in the “Help people improve their local environment” category, in recognition of our outreach and educational work to raise the profile of Marine Protected Areas in the Clyde and Scotland.
The Goldman Environmental Prize
(2015)
Background: The Goldman Environmental Prize honours the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental activists from around the world, inspiring all of us to take action to protect our planet. Each year, the Prize recognises grassroots environmental heroes from roughly the world’s six inhabited continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands & Islands Nations, North America, and South & Central America.
The Award: 2015 Goldman Prize Winner for Europe awarded to COAST Co-Founder, Howard Wood, for spearheading the campaign to establish the first community-developed No Take Zone in Scotland, giving citizens a voice in a debate that has been dominated by the commercial fishing industry.
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COAST Award History
Over the years, COAST and one of our co-founders, Howard Wood, have been nominated for and awarded various awards for our work in marine conservation. This table is a comprehensive list of those awards, shortlistings and nominations.