Rejected petition Protect 30% of UK Waters by 2030 – and Make It Real

Deliver its commitment to protect at least 30% of UK marine areas by 2030 by:
• Ending destructive activities such as bottom trawling in MPAs
• Enforcing protections with clear rules and effective monitoring
• Publishing a transparent roadmap for full and effective protection of its MPAs by 2030

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The UK was among the first nations to back the global 30x30 goal, establishing many Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Currently over 90% of MPAs still suffer from destructive practices like bottom trawling. These areas aren’t truly protected and we need that to change.

Further action is required to protect marine ecosystems to safeguard biodiversity, support coastal communities, and helps fight climate change.

This petition seeks to give a voice to young people in the UK and thier communities.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727634

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Date submitted 3 June 2025
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