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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

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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 · 2mo 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

Join GAP in GLAS @ TU Dublin community garden to learn more about gardening for biodiversity! Friday 22nd at 3pm. Register now: biodiversityweek.ie/event/commun... #BiodiversityWeek2026

Community gardens for biodiversity - Blanchardstown - National Biodiversity Week

Join us in GLAS @ TU Dublin community garden to learn more about gardening for biodiversity! GLAS @ TU Dublin supports people and nature to flourish, and to grow community,...

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Marshes, fens, bogs, swamps. Once disregarded as wastelands our wetlands are places of great beauty and wildness. These unique habitats hold a great diversity of plants and animals. See their wild beauty yourself at a free event this week! biodiversityweek.ie/events/list/... #BiodiversityWeek2026

Don't miss this day of all things hedgerows in Carlow this Friday! Including hedge habitat zones, how to enhance biodiversity on the farm, the Hedgerow Appraisal System, ash dieback, and discussion and field trips to hedgerows and other wooded land. Register now: biodiversityweek.ie/event/an-int...

Hedge Habitat Zones in a farmed landscape featuring ‘An Introduction to the Hedgerow Appraisal System' - National Biodiversity Week

An event celebrating International Day of Biological Diversity, co-hosted by Teagasc and Woodlands of Ireland. Join us on May 22nd, International Day for Biological Diversity, during National Biodiver...

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Today is World Bee Day! Learn all about bees at events across the country! Find one here: biodiversityweek.ie/events/list/... #BiodiversityWeek2026 @npwsireland.bsky.social

We're looking for images that feature Ireland's marine life! From cold coral reefs to rockpools and cliffs there is so much to be seen. We can't wait to see what you find this year for the Ocean Category with @fairseas.ie. Full info: biodiversityweek.ie/photo-compet... #BiodiversityWeek2026

Come visit OURganic Gardens Farm, Co. Donegal, for a Biodiversity Walk this Friday! OURganic Gardens is an outdoor educational garden focused on Food Growing, Re-connection and Permaculture Design. www.eventbrite.ie/e/ourganic-g... @talamhbeo.bsky.social #BiodiversityWeek2026

OURganic Gardens Farm Biodiversity Walk Co Donegal 2026

OURganic Gardens is an outdoor educational garden focused on Food Growing, Re-connection and Permaculture Design

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It's National Biodiversity Week - biodiversityweek.ie well worth looking at to be heartened at all that's going on around the country - even if you can't get to anything @irishenvnet.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

National Biodiversity Week offers 300 events outside, online and in armchairs

The annual focus on nature has workshops, talks, walks and exhibitions taking place across the country

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Bioblitzes are a fun way to discover what lives near you while also finding out more about the habitats needed for different species and how to protect or create them! Join one this week, search our category 'bioblitz' biodiversityweek.ie/events/ #BiodiversityWeek2026

Here's what's on in Mayo for Biodiversity Week! Find these events and more here: biodiversityweek.ie/events/ #BiodiversityWeek2026

There’s lots of great stuff for children to do during #biodiversityweek2026, everything from bug hunts to nature walks & art workshops. Inspire the next generation to love & protect nature Choose the hedgerows category on www.biodiversityweek.ie for more @npwsireland.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie

Butterflies & moths are crucial to biodiversity. They are essential pollinators for native plants & a source of food for birds, bats & other wildlife. Find out more about these wonderful creatures during #biodiversityweek2026 at www.biodiversityweek.ie @npwsireland.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie

Fantastic events in Waterford this Biodiversity Week! biodiversityweek.ie/events/ #BiodiversityWeek2026