Sand dredging is killing Lough Neagh. Please sign this petition calling on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to introduce a moratorium on sand dredging in NI today @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social my.actnowni.org/petitions/in...

We are looking for an experienced community organiser to join the Northern Ireland team at a very exciting time. Check this fantastic opportunity out: jobs.friendsoftheearth.uk/vacancies/

An Taisce has formally asked the European Commission to reconsider its decision to grant Ireland a nitrates derogation. The derogation decision was meant to be based on the science. EPA data shows that our water quality is declining, and nitrogen went up 10% in 2025. Make this make sense.

@antaisce.bsky.social asks the @ec.europa.eu to reconsider its decision to extend the Irish derogation from the Nitrates Directive manure spreading limit for a further three years www.antaisce.org/news/water-q...

“Lough Neagh is dying and it is dying in plain sight. “It is a sad indictment of the state of our environmental protection regime that it has taken a local fisherman to challenge government inaction through the Courts to protect the Lough.... #justiceforloughneagh

As Danes head to the polls today, the “pig election” puts factory farming front & centre 🐖 It's about people vs pollution for profit, and backing small, caring farmers over big agri. People are pushing back & it’s being heard 👉 stopfactoryfarming.eu/news/why-hav... 📸Dyrenes Beskyttelse & @noah.dk

Standing in solidarity with communities and grassroots groups such as @saveloughneagh.com We are committed to seeking justice for Lough Neagh, whether that be inside our Courts or outside. #JusticeforLoughNeagh Credits: Thought Boxes & @stephenjreid.bsky.social youtu.be/aiXp79p9fOA

Belfast premiere of 'The Cost of Growth', a documentary that follows communities challenging Europe's growth story by resisting the violent extractive systems it relies on. 📆 Wednesday 18th March ⏰ 7-10pm 📍Sunflower Public House (Upstairs) www.ticketsource.co.uk/costofgrowth...

We stood with fellow protectors, Save Our Sperrins, @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social @pilsni.bsky.social To hand in 4000 signatures to the Planning Appeals Commission to demand they make the public inquiry into the proposed goldmine accessible to the public!

Training for Youth Practitioners 📆6 March 2026 🕰️10am - 3pm 📍Destined Cafe, 1 Foyle Rd, Derry Come and join our youth workers and some of the young people we work with, to learn about how campaigning for environmental justice can be a core element of youth work practice. ✍️book now: bit.ly/YWTMarch

This Saturday, communities in Croatia are rising up against plans for a massive chicken mega-complex 🐔 One that would process 103 million chickens a year & flood the region with pollution. ✊ Solidarity with +120 groups that will take to the streets to demand clean air, water, a healthy life.

This isn't just about one place. Across Europe, people are connecting to fight back. To challenge this destructive model of animal factories. To build local alternatives rooted in community and care. From Spain to Denmark, France to Poland, we're saying loud & clear: #StopFactoryFarming

Friends of the Earth NI had a great meeting this morning in Dublin with @ejni.bsky.social @pilsni.bsky.social as they met with Astrid Puentes Riaño, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to a health environment. Thank you @astridpuentes.bsky.social for your time today.

🎉Another victory for #AsConchas! Spain's Supreme Court upheld that failing to protect residents from industrial animal production pollution violates their fundamental rights: life, health, water, adequate housing. Get inspired by their fight and others across Europe ✊ stopfactoryfarming.eu

Still, happy Christmas from #TheEarthsCorr and here's to a joyful 2026 open.substack.com/pub/theearth...

The deregulator wants to poison us EU decisionmakers intent to scrap safety reviews for chemicals that are used for our food & drink Chemicals that could cause cancer...🫥 So #BigBizz can market them more easily 🤯 Write to @ec.europa.eu! Stop the #FoodOmnibus friendsoftheearth.eu/news/raise-y...

#stopfactoryfarming week of action across Europe. On the bridge over the Clady River with @saveloughneagh.com These waters have been impacted by agricultural pollution and we demand it must stop. #stopfactoryfarming stopfactoryfarming.eu

A quote from our statement in response to the Office for Environmental Protection investigation into sewage discharges into Belfast Lough... read more: bit.ly/belfastlough...

✊🐷 It's the first ever European week of action against animal factories! Communities from 7 European countries are joining forces to defend local, small-scale farming respectful of animals, nature & our wellbeing More about #StopFactoryFarmingEurope on our brand new website 👉 stopfactoryfarming.eu

Please support the fundraising efforts of the Alternative A5 Alliance, as they return to court in the near future. Thank you www.crowdjustice.com/case/help-us...

💪 Communities across Europe are taking back power to defend local, small-scale farming that is respectful of animals, nature & our wellbeing. They say no to animal factories. Want to join them? Take action during the week against animal factories, 24-30 Nov 👉 friendsoftheearth.eu/news/stop-fa...

EVENT: Free Lough Neagh 📅12 December 2025 ⌚1-5pm 📍The MAC, Belfast Towards a Just Settlement for Lough Neagh We have some big questions to ask - will you join us for that conversation? Booking is essential bit.ly/freeloughneagh

EVENT: Free Lough Neagh 📅12 December 2025 ⌚1-5pm 📍The MAC, Belfast Towards a Just Settlement for Lough Neagh We have some big questions to ask - will you join us for that conversation? Booking is essential bit.ly/freeloughneagh

Senior professionals have sounded the alarm. Food industry commercial plans are in direct conflict with environmental, health & welfare goals. Read the Insiders’ Guide to Meat & Dairy here: www.insidetrack.org.uk/meat-and-dairy #MeatAndDairy 🚨

Have your say about the Mobuoy Road dump in Derry, one of the largest dump sites in Europe. Join the Community Inquiry. @pilsni.bsky.social @ejni.bsky.social The Environmental Gathering Committee on the Administration of Justice

This week Friends of the Earth NI declared Stormont a crime scene. Decisions made by the Executive have caused the death of Lough Neagh and we’ve had enough. #ecocide #ProtectOurWaters #water #loughneagh

Today Friends of the Earth NI declared Stormont a crime scene. Decisions made by the Executive have caused the death of Lough Neagh and we’ve had enough. Give us an Environmental Protection Agency now! #ecocide #ProtectOurWaters

Public Talk: Indigenousness and Place, 16 Oct 2025 in Belfast Join us with: SaveOurSperrins @trocaire.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social and Love Our Lough Talks from: The Xinka Parliament group, The Council of the Mayan People movement and SaveOurSperrins Book now: bit.ly/indigenousne...

🗣️Raise your voice for safe food & nature free from toxics! The EU Commission wants to roll back vital food safety protections. We've 14 days to speak up. Tell them the protection of our food, soil & water from toxics is a necessity. Tell them: #ProtectMyPlate 👉 friendsoftheearth.eu/news/raise-y...

🕒 Heads up! Deadline extended! Help design a fair and inclusive Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh. Nominate yourself/others for the co-design group by Monday 6 October 2025 at 10am. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Event: Know Your Rights to Protest guide launch Date: 23 Sept at 17.30 at the @museumfreederry.bsky.social A timely event given the increasing restrictions on those protesting. Hosted with @a4cderry.bsky.social @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social & Phoenix Law. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-...

Vast swathes of UK farm fields are spread with sewage sludge - a mix of human & industrial waste. We tested some, & found levels of PFAS & fire retardants that wouldn't be considered safe for use on allotments. Our article in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The ability to freely pollute rivers, lakes, estuaries and the air is fundamental to business model of the dairy industry. The panic you hear in this interview with the minister and the IFA is because they're losing that ability. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Nature's Keeper Greg creates habitats. '..we need to create these habitats and they have to be part of the narrative when it comes to a just transition...' watch this short film to find out more #natureskeeper #JustTransition #habitats #orchards www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cmi...

The request is clear, Stop Whitehead Terminal now! With 85.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions its not in line with #ClimateAct #CarbonBudgets there is no strategic need.. let’s protect our marine life and our environment. You can add your objection by going to stopwhiteheadoilterminal.org

Join us this Sunday in Whitehead for a nature walk and an opportunity learn more about the proposed oil terminal at Cloghan Point - sign up now so we know you're coming. bit.ly/swotwalk

Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social & @northernireland.gov.uk after countless reviews of Environmental Governance... it's time for action, talk is over, we have waited far too long for an independent EPA #EPANOW bit.ly/independentE...

In response to the recent racial attacks, our Youth Forum has put out the following statement: One earth, one humanity. United against injustice, united for the planet. #weallbelonghere

Join us on Saturday 21 June on the site at Brink, Union Street, Belfast. Live music, Artivism, workshops, films, including herbal apothecary, jewellery upcycling, planting, face painting. Guest speakers and our local heroes sharing tactics and having fun whilst campaigning. bit.ly/21June25

📢Tell the government to stop stalling the urgent action needed and start to breathe life back into our precious waters by taking action! Please tell DAERA, by sharing the impacts you are aware of on the loughs, rivers, streams and sheughs you care about. Thanks bit.ly/DAERAwater

📢The Know Your Rights to Protest guide will be officially launched on Wed 4 June at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast. ✊The launch of this guide is timely given the increasing restrictions on those protesting. It's the same struggle - same fight. 👉 sign up Know Your Rights to Protest www.bit.ly/KYrRights

4,000+ water pollution incidents recorded since 2020 Director, James Orr said the figures are "not just depressing, but unforgivable...all our rivers & lakes are suffering, wildlife is collapsing yet there appears to be no leadership on this from the Executive and Minister Muir.." bit.ly/beltel4000

Last few days to help us demand better, please sign this petition. Thank you

World Bee Day! Please support our pollinators - check out our bee saver kits for lots of ideas on what you can do. friendsoftheearth.uk/donate/bee-s... #nomowmay #worldbeeday #friendsoftheearth #linkinbio

@amigasdelatierra.bsky.social demands the national government to ban animal factories in the country and promote a fair transition towards agroecological farming.

Today we’re in Bétera, Valencia  🇪🇸  with activists from across Europe, standing with locals suffering from the stench, noise & pollution of a nearby giant animal factory - More Holstein. Rural communities everywhere are rising up against this toxic food production model. Let’s back their fight!

Please take part in this short survey about The Ecological Crisis at Lough Neagh The aim is to better understand public awareness, perceptions of the crisis, and how people feel about the various efforts to address it – we really want to hear from you. Thank you bit.ly/LoughNeaghSu...