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 […]
Floating wind energy can turn Ireland into a European renewable energy superpower
Floating wind energy can turn Ireland into a European renewable energy superpower Floating wind energy could transform Ireland into a major renewable energy hub if the appropriate policies enable the industry to develop floating wind farms, according to Wind Energy Ireland (WEI). This was the main finding from the latest report which highlights how floating […]
€2 million Creative Climate Action Fund confirmed by Irish Ministers
€2 million Creative Climate Action Fund confirmed by Irish Ministers The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media partnered with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communication have confirmed the recipients of the €2 million Creative Climate Action fund. The initiative in Ireland supports creative, cultural and artistic projects that develop awareness […]
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 […]
EPA highlights the need to focus on the environmental impacts of the agri-food industry in Ireland
EPA highlights the environmental impacts of the Irish agri-food industry The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that the reputation of Ireland as a leading food producer with a minimal environmental footprint is at risk of being irreversibly impacted by the continued development in the agri-food industry. In a detailed assessment of the existing environmental sustainability […]
New project in Ireland to focus on wind farm biodiversity benefits
New project in Ireland to focus on wind farm biodiversity benefits A new nature and energy project will focus on developing an action plan and combining it with an environmental monitoring system. The new project launched in Ireland explores the means of accounting for the value of nature on wind farms and creating a monitoring […]
Further effort to protect biodiversity and natural heritage in Ireland
Further effort to protect biodiversity and natural heritage in Ireland Local authorities encourage groups to implement pollinator-friendly plans in their communities, supporting a national effort to promote biodiversity and tackle the growing threat to nature. The Minister of State Malcolm Noonan recently confirmed that local authorities in Ireland had received €1.35m in funding within the […]
How Ireland can reach its net-zero target for 2050
How Ireland can reach its net-zero target for 2050 A recent report has provided details on how Ireland can deliver a net-zero energy emission system by 2050, creating nearly 50,000 jobs at the same time. The study, published by MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine and hosted by the University College […]
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 […]
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Government confirms funding measure to continue protecting important marine ecosystem in Ireland 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. […]
Why offshore wind is vital to the economy of Ireland
Why offshore wind is vital to the economy of Ireland The development of renewable energy generation on a large scale is regarded as critical to maintaining competitiveness, climate credentials and the international reputation of Ireland. There is significant potential for Ireland, particularly within the offshore wind industry. The Offshore Wind 2025 report highlights the potential […]
Climate Case Ireland calls on Government to focus on environmental rights
Climate Case Ireland calls on Government to focus on environmental rights Climate Case Ireland has produced an open letter to the Irish Government urging for a Citizen’s Assembly on the biodiversity challenge and the importance of this in developing a healthy and sustainable environment. The organisation which was responsible for winning a landmark case against […]