The Coastal Partnerships Network (CPN) is a not for profit umbrella body, formed in 2006, that exists to encourage the exchange of information and debate between around 80 Coastal Partnership Officers representing the local coastal partnerships
CPN promotes the value of the work of Coastal Partnerships (CPs) to their supporting partners, other coastal stakeholders and relevant initiatives including policy development. It also offers increased opportunities for learning and influence, strengthening and supporting Coastal Partnership Officers (CPOs) in their work.
CPN believes in and supports Integrated Coastal Management and is working to facilitate a joined up approach to the management of coastal areas and to represent coastal partnerships at regional, national and European levels.
CPN is run by a small voluntary committee and two full-time staff