Make your voice heard – join the @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social National Climate Demonstration in Dublin on Saturday Nov 15, starting at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square. March for climate justice as part of a worldwide day of action demanding an end the era of fossil fuels.

We will be supporting @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social at the National Climate Demonstration in Dublin on Saturday Nov 15. Join us at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square when we will march for climate justice as part of a worldwide day of action demanding an end the era of fossil fuels.

Rather than castigating public-spirited ordinary people concerned by planning problems, the Government should focus on properly resourcing the planning & legal systems. Important analysis by @attractaub.bsky.social on how Judicial reviews serve the common good www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Amidst Gov's attempt to hijack the common good & ur #JR rights,a contrary perspective from me on what's happening As always the @irishexaminer.bsky.social facilitates examination 😇👏 #accesstojustice #aarhus #eulaw #courts #judicialreview #publicinterest www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Yet another warning that Ireland is failing to reach its climate targets – “we need to redesign how we commute, heat homes, and power the economy. That means real investment in people, infrastructure, and communities, not more delay.” www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

The EU MERCOSUR Trade Deal is being railroaded through — with promises of traceability safeguards the latest Trojan Horse. But how credible are these assurances? And why should Ireland stand behind a deal that risks harming the Amazon and its Indigenous communities? #MERCOSUR #COP30

🚫 Say NO to toxic trade! The EU-Mercosur deal fuels deforestation, deepens climate chaos & hurts small farmers. Stop this corporate power grab! 📩 Email your politician now! ✊ #StopEUMercosur www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...

Today I endeavoured to speak for the rivers, to provide a counter balance to the lobbyist's narrative on the polluting nitrates derogation. Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...

Listen back to @envpillar.bsky.social policy advisor Oisin Coghlan on the need for politicians to show leadership on climate action, rather than just use fine words www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/no-...

Joined colleagues and stakeholders today to exchange views with Commissioner Roswall. I urged stronger EU commitment to Nature Restoration — we need dedicated funding, not further erosion of standards. The State must shift its focus from defending derogations to delivering solutions on the ground.

Great to meet Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu uropa.eu in Dublin today to discuss a number of issues in relation to sustainability & resilience such as the nitrates derogation & the impact on water quality; funding for nature restoration; MPAs; deregulation concerns; & the circular economy

It's been one year since 5,000 people signed a petition to save 200-acres at Glen of the Downs. Now it has come to light that some of the adjacent biodiverse oak woodland has been destroyed. We are waiting. @npwsireland.bsky.social @envpillar.bsky.social www.greystonesguide.ie/whitmore-wan...

Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again. Successive governments have "engaged in rhetoric around restoring rivers and lakes to health rather than implementing real measures to prevent decline." - SWAN www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

No surprises here but will the rhetoric change? I doubt it. 'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.' www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...

“Our rivers, lakes & estuaries are the lifeblood of our landscape and support our ecosystems, and our health and wellbeing. But they are struggling.” Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes & estuaries are in an unhealthy state. We need stronger action on water quality www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Tell the EU you want better protection against pesticides. Much scientific evidence shows that pesticides harm our health and kill biodiversity. We need action to end this chemical war and to work with nature instead. This is your chance to speak up.

One bright spot in a dull budget 2026 for the environment – the 20% increase in funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service, including a 27% uplift in capital investment in Ireland’s National Parks and Nature Reserves and its Natura sites is much-needed and welcome.

🔥The Amazon is burning. The world’s lungs are on the brink of collapse. The EU wants to pour fuel on the fire with the EU-Mercosur trade deal — but we can still put a STOP on it! Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos... #StopEUMercosur

Budget 2026 is a standstill budget which will not deliver the transformational transition needed for climate action www.environmentalpillar.ie/budget-2026-...

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Take action now and say no to this toxic trade deal. www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...

The EU-Mercosur deal brings little economic benefit but huge social & climate damage. We need fair & green trade—not continuing climate-wrecking business as usual. #StopEUMercosur Join our call & say no to this toxic trade deal. Email your ministers & MEPs: www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...

4606 @birdwatchireland.bsky.social members and supporters sent a submission to the @ec.europa.eu calling on them not to weaken environmental laws and threaten nature. People love nature and want it protected and restored.

"Nature is our defence, we need it for resilience agst climate breakdown & biodiversity loss, dont weaken environmental laws or their implementation"@birdwatchireland.bsky.social Head of Policy Oonagh Duggan's msg to @ec.europa.eu Commr @marossefcovic.bsky.social at mtg w/ @envpillar.bsky.social

Great to be at the handover of #HandsOffNature signatures to European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall. Nearly 200,000 EU citizens sent their messages urging the Commission not to touch the laws that protect our water, air, biodiversity, and much more

Budget 2026 must mark a decisive shift and should be the starting point for serious investment in climate and nature projects to meet our legally binding targets and to avoid future costs and pain for the Irish people www.environmentalpillar.ie/government-s...

We need to think big & show much more ambition in terms of public transport. Real freedom is providing people with choice & that means investing in an extensive, reliable, joined up public transport & active travel system throughout the country. Listen back here: www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/are...

Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk. The death of wildlife and breakdown of the climate are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy. Key reading, particularly for those who champion economic growth above everything else. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Ireland’s nature is in a “very poor” state, with the country’s economic growth achieved at the expense of the environment, according to the EU’s State of Europe’s Environment report. We’re running out of wake-up calls! www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Great to meet Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation Jack Chambers today where we discussed the need to prioritise funding for nature restoration, marine protected areas and climate action in Budget 2026.

Trade should protect people & planet, not ruin them! The EU-Mercosur deal would devastate small farmers & fuel the climate crisis. We can stop it — take action now! #StopEUMercosur Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal. www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...

The EU is waging war on decades of progress in environmental protections all in the name of corporate greed (competitiveness). At a time when many Irish rivers are heavily polluted with agricultural Nitrogen the EU has moved to allow an almost 50% increase in the allowed nitrogen load from manure

Car makers peddle the idea that cars signify freedom, but they really aren’t the solution to our transport problems. To provide alternatives for the public to make the switch from cars, we need a ratio of at least 5:1 spend on public transport. www.thejournal.ie/readme/idea-...

'Treading lightly on the earth' Talk from Éanna Ní Lamhna — educator, author & biologist, exploring our vital relationship with nature Thursday 23 October at 7.30pm in Tailors' Hall — D08 X2A3 Book your place now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/talk-tread... #naturalheritage #restorenature #ecosystems

🚫 Say NO to toxic trade! The EU-Mercosur deal fuels deforestation, deepens climate chaos & hurts small farmers. Stop this corporate power grab! 📩 Email your politician now! www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos... ✊ #StopEUMercosur

Today, EU #Agrifish ministers meet to shape the future of farming in Europe @christophehansen.bsky.social We call for dedicated funds for the environment & climate, fair income support for farmers, the end of harmful subsidies & real accountability Read our vision www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...

The EU Commission has proposed a sweeping deregulation agenda that undermines vital protections. Join the rally on Tuesday 23 September 11am-12pm outside Leinster House to raise awareness of the Commission's rollback on key laws that safeguard people & planet www.friendsoftheearth.ie/events/join-...

We are part of the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights, a broad coalition of civil society groups, trade unions, and human rights organisations that are calling on the EU to stop the race to the bottom. Join us outside Leinster House Tue 23 @ 11am www.friendsoftheearth.ie/events/join-...

A great day had at the Ploughing. Good chats with great people, a few cups of tea and a bit of mud.

Feeding Ourselves newsletter out now! Local Food Symposium Trinity Oct 30th School Food Coalition Global Green at Electric Picnic Talamh Beo at the Ploughing, the Picnic, Talamh Óg, methane matters & Palestine Solidarity Féile na Úll (applefest) Cloughjordan 20th Sept. mailchi.mp/83a5d40559e0...

In just 10 days, nearly 200,000 EU citizens sent their messages urging the Commission not to touch the laws that protect our water, air, biodiversity, and much more #HandsOFFNature The amount of citizen responses (around 95% of the submissions) is record-breaking.

Nearly 200,000 people spoke up for nature! Thank you to everyone who took their time to tell the European Commission to keep their #HandsOffNature and stop rolling back vital EU nature laws!

Almost 200,000 people have told @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu #HandsOFFNature A resounding response from EU citizens given the underhanded way the Commission quietly launched the consultation over the August holiday window 👏 www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...

handsoffnature.eu/take-action/... Last day of Public Consultation Sign and Share! Have your say in protecting nature!

Just a few hours left to speak up for nature! Our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying & our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the laws that protect them. Have your say at www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na... Deadline is midnight tonight Brussels time

⏰ Last day to tell decision-makers: Stop rolling back vital EU nature laws! Join us to protect the laws that protect us all. Nearly 200,000 citizens have already urged decision-makers to keep their #HandsOffNature ✋ Send your message before it's too late: iwt.ie/what-we-do/c...

Just signed, you can too! #HandsOFFNature

Almost 180,000 people have already stood up for the rights of nature & our collective right to a healthy environment in Europe. Can we get to 200,000 by end of today? 🙌

Last chance to speak up for nature! The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature. Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature Have your say at: www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na... Deadline is midnight tonight Brussels time

Last few hours, go for it!! #HandsOffNature

If you still care about “mother nature on the run”, this is your opportunity to make your voice count & state your opposition to the proposed weakening of environmental laws across Europe. Great piece by @miseanja.bsky.social on defending laws protecting nature www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...