Three historic landfills in Cork have been waiting over 10 years for certification from the EPA, despite evidence that two of them are leaking into nearby waterbodies and causing pollution. Others have not even been submitted by local authorities. www.thejournal.ie/investigates...

Europeans want #MPAs to be protected from destructive fishing like #BottomTrawling. The @ec.europa.eu must listen to citizens & ensure the upcoming Ocean Act delivers real protection. The ocean deserves more than lines on a map. More here: seas-at-risk.org/press-releas...

Under the guise of 'speeding the delivery of essential infrastructure', the government is going to basically remove the option of taking judicial reviews. Very often, this is the only legal route communities have to defend local ecosystems against being destroyed. share.google/0844XAjcdexK...

‘Recycling plastic doesn’t solve the plastic problem. It just tells people it’s okay to use plastic’

Winner of our Outstanding Individual Category, congratulations to Dr Sarah Miller who is being recognised for her vision and unique achievements most especially the redevelopment the Rediscovery Centre as Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social

With winter fast approaching, we're sharing 5 facts about wood burning to help keep you, your family and local community safe over the colder months 👉

Fires, floods, and fossil fuels - COP30 had it all. While many countries brought a meaningful contribution to this “annual global climate potluck,” a bloc of oil-producing nations prevented agreement on phasing out fossil fuels. COP30 reminded us that momentum comes from the ground up!

This is your final chance to nominate to our Awards. Why not spend a little time over the weekend nominating your heroes and heroines whatever sector they work in. Who doesn't deserve recognition for their efforts and would love one of these beautiful sculptures from Casey's Bogwood Sculptures

The government’s Carbon Budget Delivery Plan released today, seemingly has no consideration of the 100+ AI data centres that Big Tech wants up and running during the plan’s implementation. #AI #datacentres #CarbonBudget #Climatechange

As we head into winter, this research is a timely reminder of the impacts wood burning and gas cooking has on one’s health and healthcare systems. #airpollution #health www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It was great to attend another Exchange of Experience last week, as part of the EMBRACER project, this time in Ljutomer, Slovenia. Theme: “Adapted guidance on sustainable mobility planning and monitoring targeted to all city dimensions and accessibility levels”.

Calling all nature people and orgs, please consider adding your name to Naturalists for Palestine. It's essential we recognise that ecocide and genocide are two sides of the same coin, and resist both. share.google/gLPRtQzDGC3v...

The Coastwatch Survey has officially been extended to October 22nd due to stormy conditions! We are so delighted to see so many units already booked around the coast! There has been amazing data entered over the last weeks, but theres still a few gaps around the country! Book today! coastwatch.org

Our Awards are open for nominations and we urge you to spread the word & consider making a nomination. Help us recognise those across all sectors making a difference. More details and a link to the Nomination Form here - environmentalforum.ie/2025/09/05/a... @ucc.ie @oisinc.bsky.social

Cork Walking Week 2025 continues! Join us today through Friday for a series of fantastic themed walks. Take a look at the schedule and come along—we’d love to see you there! #GetIrelandWalking

We’re thrilled to invite you to take part in Cork Walking Week, running from 22nd to 26th September 2025! Join us for a week full of fun, fresh air, and fantastic walks across Cork. Check out the full schedule and plan your week of walking adventures! #CorkWalkingWeek

🚨 The EU is trying to quietly weaken nature laws during summer break. We have 10 days to stop this. Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature swanireland.ie/take-action/...

🚲 Darren McAdam-O’Connell (Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork) shares insights from Novi Pazar during our #EMBRACER_InterregEurope exchange—highlighting big potential for walking and cycling routes using existing infrastructure. 🌍 #ActiveTravel #SustainableMobility

Great to visit the City of Novi Pazar as part of our EMBRACER_InterregEurope staff exchange! Several meetings and visits are planned as part of this exchange—here are just a few snapshots of what we've seen so far. More to come soon! #novipazar #activetravel #SustainableMobility

Last week, as part of a PwC initiative in collaboration with GAP Ireland and The Environmental Forum, a fantastic team of PwC volunteers visited Togher Community Garden! A big thank you to everyone at the garden for hosting us, especially Mandie & Maria and to all who helped make the day possible.

EMBRACER wraps up its communication campaign "Mobility Pills with EMBRACER" today, in collaboration with TTS Italia – the Italian ITS Association! Leonardo Domanico stresses the need for sustainable, integrated mobility in Italy. 📺 Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOP1...

Four more episodes of the Mobility Pills campaign with EMBRACER are now live! Check them out and join the movement! 🚲🎧 Episode 7: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvYS... Episode 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzX7... Episode 9: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT2Z... Episode 10: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDmN...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 5th Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting (RSGM) last week at UCC as part of the EMBRACER program! Great ideas, strong connections, and real momentum—looking forward to continued collaboration on sustainable mobility solutions. 🚶‍♀️🚲 #SustainableTransport

For decades, hundreds of thousands of people have drunk water polluted by PFAS. Yesterday, an Italian court finally sentenced the execs of the company responsible for this disaster. It's the first criminal sentence on forever chemicals and it shows that PFAS are a matter of personal liability.

If you are a fan of STEM and compost like I am, you’ll enjoy this post and the comments too.

🌍 5th EMBRACER Stakeholder Meeting in Ireland The next EMBRACER RSGM will be held on June 24th at UCC The agenda includes: ✅ Review of Associated Policy Document ✅ Round Table on Policy & Good Practices & Events We look forward to an insightful gathering! #EMBRACER #SustainableMobility

🚗💚 EMBRACER's "Mobility Pills" with JUDU! Jonas Damidavičius, Head of Sustainable Mobility at JUDU, highlights how, despite efforts, private car use in Vilnius remains high, leading to traffic and pollution. 🌍🚙 Watch the full video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mnk... #SustainableMobility #EMBRACER

🚗 New episode of “Mobility Pills with EMBRACER” is out! Amela Zoranic (SEDA) talks about modernizing mobility and boosting intermodality. 🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEgu... #EMBRACER #MobilityPills #SmartMobility

Every year, 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers & seas. Negotiations on a #PlasticsTreaty to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, will resume in August at the 2nd session of #INC5: www.unep.org/inc-plastic-... #UNOC3

🚲 Mobility Pills with EMBRACER heads to Tampere University! Prof. Heikki Liimatainen highlights the challenge: sustainable mobility that’s safe, inclusive, and zero-fatality — in Finland and beyond. 🔗 Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yls... #SustainableMobility #EMBRACER

🚦 EMBRACER x Aufbauwerk Leipzig in Mobility Pills! With Fredericke Weiner, we explore how Leipzig’s growth is straining public transport and driving up traffic. 🔗 Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC9r... #MobilityPills #Leipzig #UrbanMobility #EMBRACER

🚍 EMBRACER teams up with Lviv Agglomeration Association for "Mobility Pills with EMBRACER"! With Roman Kizyma, we’re tackling traffic and pushing for smarter public transport in Ukraine. 🔗 Link: youtube.com/watch?v=eFZr... #UrbanMobility #EMBRACER

#epawater2025 opening address by Minister Christopher O’Sullivan

#UNOC3 kicks off with some good news: The UK just pledged to ban bottom trawling in 41 MPAs. Meanwhile, France proposed restrictions of harmful fishing practices in 4% of its mainland waters. We welcome these pledges, but we want to see the bans followed up and enforced. It's time to #TurnTheTide

🎬 Mobility Pills with EMBRACER kicks off with a look back at our EoE event in Cork 🇮🇪! Nora O’Donovan from Cork Access Group shares her take with on the key to connecting underserved areas to public transport. 📺 Watch Ep. 1: tinyurl.com/ynyxc8cj #SustainableMobility

🚴‍♀️ Huge thanks to everyone who’s been joining us for Cork Bike Week 2025 — the events so far have been amazing! But we’re not done yet — there’s plenty more coming up in the next few days! 📅 Check out the posters below for full details. Let’s keep the wheels turning! 💥 #CorkBikeWeek #CycleMore

🚴‍♀️ The wheels keep turning for Cork BikeWeek! Join @theenvforum.bsky.social and The Transport & Mobility Forum for more exciting events tomorrow, starting at Michael Collins statue on Grand Parade. Free events and no booking required. 📍 Check the poster below for all the details! #CorkBikeWeek

🚴‍♀️🌍 It’s #BikeWeek2025! Join #TheEnvironForum & #TransportMobilityForum for today’s events starting at the Michael Collins statue, Grand Parade! 🎬 Later: Bike Week Movie Night at @TheFriaryBar — a great way to chill after a day on two wheels! #CorkBikeWeek🚲#TheFriaryBar

🚴‍♀️🌍 The Environmental Forum & Transport Mobility Forum are thrilled to announce Bike Week 2025! 🗓️ 10–18 May 📍Starting at the Michael Collins statue, Grand Parade (unless stated) Discover the full programme: www.corksports.ie/Cork-Bike-Week #CorkBikeWeek #BikeWeek2025 #SustainableTransport 🚲

Insect collapse is a mostly unseen calamity unfolding at terrifying speed all around us, threatening the core foundations of land-based ecosystems. phys.org/news/2025-04...

Lovely event this Sunday to mark an important anniversary for MDEG & highlight Tree Week 2025 #nationaltreeweek @ucc.ie @irishrainforest.bsky.social @irishexaminer.bsky.social @echolive.bsky.social