The IEN Annual Gathering is underway! A fantastic opportunity for our member groups to come together, connect, share ideas, and strengthen relationships across the network

Behind the EU’s ‘simplification’ agenda, crucial environmental safeguards are being quietly dismantled. We demand that our European leaders defend the laws that protect people and nature, not bow to polluters and vested interests. #HandsOffNature

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🚨Today, EU ambassadors approved the Council’s position on speeding up environmental assessments. Fast-tracking permits for “strategic” projects risks rushed assessments and public consultation. Now it's time for MEPs to stand up for environmental rules that protect people, communities and nature.

It’s SDG Week! The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals set by the UN in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet & ensure peace & prosperity for all by 2030. Find out more about the SDGs at coalition2030.ie @coalition2030.bsky.social

Coalition 2030 - Intergenerational-mindedness

70+ Irish organizations collaborating for domestic and global SDG achievement through multisectoral engagement and collective action.

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Fantastic speakers, a great agenda, meaningful discussion & so much to take away at the Restoring Nature for the Benefit of All, an Associated Event of the Irish EU Presidency organised by the Irish Environmental Network with the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Birdlife EU, WWF EU & ClientEarth

🌿 Have Your Voice Heard! 🌿 Westmeath PPN is seeking nominations for 2 Environmental Representative roles: ✅ Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) ✅ Westmeath Community Development (WCD) Nomination forms below

PPN Representative to Local Community Development Committee LCDC | Westmeath PPN

Westmeath PPN is inviting nominations from member groups in the Environmental Pillar to fill a role on the LCDC. Through representation on local committees, ...

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Ireland & Europe stand at the cusp of a new era for nature. The EU Nature Restoration Regulation is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a difference for nature & turn the tide on biodiversity depletion across Europe, a major event in Dublin will hear on Wed 16 www.ien.ie/restore-natu...

Restore Nature Event: Bringing back nature to benefit all - Irish Environmental Network

Ireland and Europe stand at the cusp of a new era for nature New poll shows strong public support for Government action and funding:  The EU Nature Restoration Regulation is a unique, once-in-a-lifeti...

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PEACEPLUS CORE project launched to strengthen cross-border environmental cooperation www.ien.ie/peaceplus-co...

PEACEPLUS CORE project launched to strengthen cross-border environmental cooperation - Irish Environmental Network

Left to right in the photo are: Karen Ciesielski, CEO of Irish Environmental Network; Liam Caffrey, Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht; Gina McIntyre, CEO of SEUPB; John ...

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“The only way to minimise harm is to cut emissions now... not to delay action with speculative techno-fixes”. The UN's Environment Programme has said that a rise in global temperatures of 1.5C will be surpassed www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...

World must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshoot, says UN

The UN said a rise in global temperatures of 1.5C will be surpassed and that the challenge has now "shifted from avoiding overshoot to navigating it".

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Heatwaves, drought & wildfires killing people & devastating nature across Europe Over €50bn added to our energy bill in the latest crisis 198 organisations & businesses are asking Europe to turn this crisis into a turning point. This has to be our last fossil fuel crisis www.ien.ie/open-letter-...

@irishenvnet.bsky.social, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environmental Link, will launch our PEACEPLUS funded CORE Project – Cross-border Opportunities for a Resilient Environment. Friday 11th Sept 2026 Carlingford, Co. Louth More info & to register for launch: www.ien.ie/our-work/cro...

Cross-border Opportunities for a Resilient Environment (CORE) Project - Irish Environmental Network

Welcome to CORE – Cross-border Opportunities for a Resilient Environment.   The CORE project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).  The island of Ir...

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Exciting opportunities to contribute to the ambitious all-island environmental CHANGE project led by Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL) in partnership with the @irishenvnet.bsky.social. NIEL currently has four Requests for Quotes www.ien.ie/change-proje...

CHANGE Project – Invitation to Tender - Irish Environmental Network

Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL), in partnership with the Irish Environmental Network (IEN), invites you to tender for key aspects of the Collaborative Horizons for All-Island Nature and Gover...

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This August discover events, resources, training, job opportunities and more in our newsletter. Subscribe now to get updates straight to your inbox on the 1st of each month. Sign up here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/2WG0qeJ

Listen back to EEB's Faustine Bas-Defossez on Today with David McCullough www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... ahead of the informal meeting of Environment Ministers taking place in Dublin. It’s time to turn the tide on the deregulation wave that is dismantling the rules that protect nature, climate & health

Keeping businesses competitive while balancing climate targets

Faustine Bas- Defossez- policy director, European Environmental Bureau

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European environmental organisations warn ministers meeting in Dublin to resist deregulation and drive decarbonisation www.ien.ie/european-env...

European environmental organisations warn ministers meeting in Dublin to resist deregulation and drive decarbonisation  - Irish Environmental Network

Policy Director and Sec Gen of the EEB will attend the Informal meeting of Environment and Climate Ministers in Dublin Castle this Thursday and Friday As EU environment ministers head to Dublin for a ...

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The IEN has two requests for quotes for its PEACEPLUS Cross-border Opportunities for a Resilient Environment (CORE) Project: • Capacity Building, Leadership and Governance training for the CORE Project • Communications Support (PR, Marketing & Branding) CORE Project www.ien.ie/about/latest...

‘On A Platter’ by Michael Jones is the winning image in this year's Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competition. Described by the judges as a great capture of Swallow hunting in a bountiful Meadow, it’s clean, sharp, it’s colourful and represents our natural biodiversity on multiple levels.

Great news! The publication of the Heads of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill Bill, agreed by the Government this week, is a vital first step in protecting our seas and oceans

Fair Seas@fairseas.ie · 3mo ago

Today Ireland takes the next official step towards healthy seas as Government approves drafting of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill 2026. https://fairseas.ie/2026/07/08/marine-protected-areas-legislation-general-scheme-an-important-milestone/ #FairSeas

The Earth is already speaking to us—through record-breaking temperatures, more intense wildfires, extreme storms and glaciers disappearing before our eyes. #WorldEnvironmentDay 2026 reminds us that we still have time to change course.

I enjoyed working on this webinar with Pat Brereton and the GFI team. Thanks to @ciarancuffe.bsky.social @lnbdublin.bsky.social @oisinc.bsky.social and @irishenvnet.bsky.social for their participation. It's going to be an interesting 6 months! #SpeirGorm

Green Foundation Ireland@greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🌍 Can Ireland lead on climate & nature during its EU Presidency? Our webinar highlights a key moment: policy is set, but delivery is at risk. Rising political pressure threatens funding & ambition. Ireland must step up. Watch full webinar here:🎥 youtu.be/riklhtA9wIo #SpeirGorm

Launch of Coastwatch bleach warning poster case on the Spirit of Shackleton with Enda O'Cioneen, Peter Scallan and coastwatchers Elise Merckel left, Karin Dubsky and Milena Kotzev. @fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @swanireland.ie @tcddublin.bsky.social

Our Marine Advocacy Officer Grace Carr at the @fairseas.ie #OceanWeek conference @irishenvnet.bsky.social

Thank you to all the groups who organised and hosted events for Biodiversity Week 2026! It was a spectacular 10 days with over 400 events nationwide. Our thanks to members of the Irish Environmental Network, Local Authority Biodiversity Officers, NPWS Rangers, local environmental networks,

Today we celebrate fish migration and free flowing rivers! Join us in celebration at one of the many events this weekend with a focus on rivers. Find one near you here: biodiversityweek.ie/events/list/... #BiodiversityWeek20206 #WorldFishMigrationDay

The final weekend of Biodiversity Week is almost here! There's still plenty of time to make it to an event near you. With workshops, guided walks, tours, exhibitions, family events and so much more! Choose an event for you this weekend! biodiversityweek.ie/events/ #BiodiversityWeek2026

Today is International Day for Biological Conservation. We’re losing biodiversity – plants, animals, invertebrates and their habitats – at an unprecedented rate. This year’s theme “Acting locally for global impact is a reminder for us all to take action to protect & enhance our natural environment.

Great to launch the PEACEPLUS CHANGE project to strengthen cross-border environmental cooperation with our colleagues in NIEL. It brings together environmental NGOs, public bodies & researchers to better understand shared environmental challenges www.ien.ie/peaceplus-ch...

Despite our technological advances we're completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter, energy and more. What would Ireland look like with healthy ecosystems? Find out: biodiversityweek.ie/events/ #BiodiversityWeek2026 #BiodiversityDay

Join CELT this evening to learn about Developing a Community Woodland Management Plan. Friday brings a talk on Rewildling with Pádraic Fogarty. The weekend finishes up with a wonderful Dusk Chorus & Bat Walk on Sunday! More info here: www.celtnet.org/community-ev... #BiodiversityWeek2026

This Saturday join Irish Whale and Dolphin Group at one of 18 sites around the coast for Whale Watch Ireland 2026! We're expecting calm seas and clear skies! No booking required, see full info on meeting locations here: iwdg.ie/whale-watch-... #BiodiversityWeek2026