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The Living Coast
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A designated urban biosphere reserve in Sussex, The Living Coast stretches along the coast from Worthing to Seaford and north over the South Downs National Park to Wivelsfield and Newick in the Low Weald.
From the grassy South Downs down to the chalk-and-shingle coast and city streets, it embraces everyone and everything that lives within this area and makes life here possible.
UNESCO biospheres are areas with significant natural value, created to help us learn how to balance what people and nature need to flourish. If you live, work or visit this region, you are part of The Living Coast and can be a part of creating an environment that we can all enjoy now and in the future.
Latest news
Protecting our urban coastline
Spotted a large dredger off the coast of Hove recently? It's part of the Brighton Marina to River Adur Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Scheme.
Drought 2026 – Save water at home to help our Biosphere
The National Drought Group have declared over 70% of the country is now in drought, including across our Biosphere. Here are things to do at home that can reduce your water use and help the environment.
UNESCO in the UK – South East England network event in The Living Coast
We were honoured to host the UK National Commission for UNESCO South East England Local to Global Summer Workshop 2026 last week in ...
What’s on across The Living Coast
Free Energy and Utility Bill Advice
East Brighton community afternoons with ONCA
Spotlight on
Rampion Visitors Centre
Rampion Visitor Centre on Brighton Seafront is a free educational centre where you can learn all about the Rampion story and more. A great place to visit with kids, the staff are friendly, super knowledgeable and passionate about wind power and renewable energy.
Get involved
There are plenty of ways you can play a part in making our Living Coast a thriving environment. Explore the website, sign-up to our newsletter or follow us on social media to connect with projects, news, business and volunteering opportunities relevant to you.
Things to do in The Living Coast
