Wales Coastal Monitoring Centre

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The WCMC delivers a standard, repeatable and cost-effective coastal monitoring programme on behalf of Welsh Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) to provide the evidence necessary for Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) decisions.

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With time, our data will provide evidence to inform coastal evolution, sea level rise and climate change mitigation. The data is freely available for all.

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We engage in novel research and development projects aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of coastal monitoring, as well as improving coastal and climate change education in Wales and internationally.

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The Wales Coastal Monitoring Centre (WCMC) was established in the Vale of Glamorgan Council in 2019.

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The WCMC reports to a consortium of 3 RMAs and the Welsh Local Government Association. 

We are supported by Natural Resources Wales, The National Trust and The Wales Coastal Groups Forum who together form the Advisory Panel.