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The UK government laid the Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026 on 26 February 2026. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance offshore wind capacity, aiming to support energy security and the net zero target.

The reforms introduce a compensation hierarchy for environmental measures, enabling a more flexible approach while ensuring compliance with conservation commitments. This includes the Marine Recovery Fund, which allows developers to contribute to strategic compensatory measures.