The Irish Environmental Pillar emphasises the need to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies
The Irish Environmental Pillar emphasises the need to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies The Environmental Pillar (EP) has urged the Government of Ireland to deliver a plan in the upcoming budget to remove over €2 billion in fossil fuel subsidies a year. The EP consists of several Irish environmental NGOs who collaborate to advocate and represent […]
Farmland is critical for the declining pollinators in Ireland
Farmland is critical for the declining pollinators in Ireland Traditionally farmland was very pollinator-friendly because it was naturally flower-rich. According to a recent report by the National Biodiversity Data Centre, farming is responsible for consuming nearly 70% of land in Ireland, and farmland has experienced a significant loss of pollinators over the last 50 years. […]
Harnessing technology to enhance the protection of our biodiversity
Harnessing technology to enhance the protection of our biodiversity IoT, AI and developing smart sensors are prime examples of how technology and innovative development can support our efforts in enabling sustainable growth. Developments in technology have increased the ability to respond to the scale of the existing environmental threats, creating a level of conservation that […]
A focus on biodiversity-friendly renewable energy becomes a priority in Ireland
A focus on biodiversity-friendly renewable energy becomes a priority in Ireland There are scientific reports that show we need to radically transform our energy systems in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ireland’s climate action plan intends to increase renewables from a current level of 30% to 70% by 2030. This increase includes rising wind […]
The Bank of Ireland launches Woodland Nature Credits
The Bank of Ireland launches Woodland Nature Credits The Bank of Ireland has launched a nature-focused funding measure that enables businesses to fund large-scale afforestation in Ireland and assess the environmental and social benefits of the new woodlands as part of the sustainability reporting requirements. The Woodland Nature Credit, developed for Coillte and Forestry […]
Farming and climate action can work together
Farming and climate action can work together Charlie McConalogue, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal, believes Irish farmers can embrace the necessary policies to tackle the climate challenge. For policymakers tackling the challenges of an issue such as climate change requires a transparent and comprehensive assessment of […]
Groups push for a Citizen Assembly on biodiversity loss in Ireland
Groups push for a Citizen Assembly on biodiversity loss in Ireland Just over two years ago, the Dail announced a climate and biodiversity emergency and called for the Citizens Assembly to explore how the State intended to improve its response to the scale of biodiversity loss. The proposed measures confirmed by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael […]
Government confirms funding measure to continue protecting important Irish marine ecosystem
Government confirms funding measure to continue protecting important Irish marine ecosystem The Irish-managed international group will launch a series of aerial surveys of Ireland’s maritime area. The ObSERVE 2 Aerial survey will generate a deeper understanding of marine species and habitats in Ireland and what is required to enable them to survive and prosper. Environmental […]
Irish Water announces new plans to support biodiversity at its sites
Irish Water announces new plans to support biodiversity at its sites Irish Water has stated that many plant, animal species and insects have started to make a revival at their sites across the country as a consequence of the utility’s effort to support biodiversity plans. Celebrating World Environment Day from last week, Irish Water announced […]
Local authorities in Ireland gain funding for biodiversity action
Local authorities in Ireland gain funding for biodiversity action Malcolm Noonan, the Minister of State announced that all local authorities have secured the funding under the National Biodiversity Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme. A value of €1.35 million has been secured in 2021 for this scheme, which is operated by the National Parks and Wildlife […]
Iconic Peatlands to be restored to support carbon capture and biodiversity in Ireland
Iconic Peatlands to be restored to support carbon capture and biodiversity in Ireland The Luggala Estate spans across over 1,800 hectares and is regarded as one of the most spectacular landscapes in Ireland. The peatland restoration project is set to commence at the Luggala estate within the Wicklow mountains. The Luggala Estate confirmed that it […]
Conservation groups warn renewable energy drive must avoid further impact on biodiversity crisis
Conservation groups warn renewable energy drive must avoid further impact on biodiversity crisis Birdwatch Ireland has announced a warning to the Government and wind farm developers of the potential risk of creating a biodiversity crisis in regards to its focus on renewable energy. Featured in the Time Ireland reports, Oonagh Duggan, the assistant head of […]