Equinor confirms departure from Ireland and floating offshore wind farm
Equinor confirms departure from Ireland and floating offshore wind farm In 2019, Equinor partnered with the Irish utility Electricity Supply Board (ESB). Earlier this year both groups confirmed the development of a $2.3 billion 1.4GW floating offshore wind site off the coastline of Clare and Kerry. The site would have represented the first offshore wind […]
Ireland sends largest-ever delegation to COP26 climate summit
Ireland sends largest-ever delegation to COP26 climate summit The Minister for the Environment has stated that Ireland has sent its largest-ever delegation to the COP26 climate summit. Eamon Ryan informed the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action that Ireland is sending approximately 30 representatives, including several people from NGOs and civil society. The committee […]
COP26: The need to focus on luxury emissions in Ireland
COP26: The need to focus on luxury emissions in Ireland Industry analysts in Ireland have pinpointed consumption by unnecessary SUV’s, the second biggest contributor to current global emissions increases, must be viewed differently to other forms of emissions like heating our homes. The end of October represents the beginning of the 26th UN Climate Change […]
Ireland joins global declaration on preventing biodiversity loss
Ireland joins global declaration on preventing biodiversity loss Over 100 countries, including Ireland, have implemented the Kunming Declaration highlighting the need for critical and integrated action in tackling the biodiversity crisis worldwide. The countries are yet to commit to any specific targets related to controlling mass extinctions. The Minister for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has welcomed […]
Irish government announces biggest ever investment plan for transport, housing and nature
Irish government announces biggest ever investment plan for transport, housing and nature The Irish Government has confirmed its largest national development plan in the history of the state, revealing the latest spending proposals for the next decade. The announcement includes a total investment value of £141 million between now and 2030 on several capital projects, […]
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 […]
The implications of peat importation on climate policies in Ireland
The implications of peat importation on climate policies in Ireland Environmental experts believe climate and biodiversity policies require much more detailed planning procedures. Horticulturalists from Ireland have started importing peat used as a growth medium instead of sourcing it locally. The first process travelled more than 3000km. According to the industry body, Growing Media Ireland, […]
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. […]
Mixed results in climate change assessment for Ireland
Mixed results in climate change assessment for Ireland An independent review by Friends of the Earth measuring the overall progress on climate change and the environment in Ireland was given a scoring of 8.5 on waste policies but only a 4 on agriculture and forestry. The leading environmental organisation assessed the progress on 300 government […]
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 […]