Fantastic turnout to wish @irishenvnet.bsky.social chief operating officer Justin Byrne all the best on his retirement after 15 years with the network. A fantastic colleague who was always kind and generous with his time and wisdom. Farewell dear friend. Enjoy your time!

Last night's celebration event for our new President Catherine Connolly marked the exciting beginning of her term. An Taisce was delighted that our Head of Advocacy, Dr Elaine McGoff could attend this wonderful occasion, along with Karen Ciesielski, CEO of @irishenvnet.bsky.social @president.ie

From interactive workshops and live demonstrations to insightful panel discussions and local community initiatives, Climate Action Week offers a packed schedule of fun events tailored for all ages and interests! See what’s happening in your area and online: climateactionweek.ie

#MARÉIRE at the @irishenvnet.bsky.social is hosting a webinar on mitigation measures and biodiversity friendly designs for offshore renewable energy in Ireland with guest speakers from @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social, @renewablesgrid.bsky.social & Restore Blue. 12th November, 11am: shorturl.at/nh1PL

Very sad news. Another giant of the environmental movement gone too soon. RIP Manchán Magan - your legacy and spirit will live on.

Many thanks to Joan, Roma & Jack from the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland for organising a very interesting, informative & productive visit to the European Parliament & Commission in Brussels where we met with MEPs & officials to discuss issues around climate, environment & agriculture

Brussels is our office today as Irish environmental NGOs meet Commission officials and MEPs to discuss environmental-related EU issues for Ireland, including nature conservation, marine protection, environmental compliance, the circular economy and sustainable agriculture

@talamhbeo.bsky.social invite you to join them for a talk and the launch of Methane Matters at #Ploughing2025 tomorrow. At the Organic Village, Block 2, Row 11, Stand 234 at 3pm!

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

We had a lovely lovely weekend at #ElectricPicnic, trialling our new #FastFashion game, and meeting all the wonderful people at global green. Thanks to our friends at Cultivate and @irishenvnet.bsky.social for the solidarity and support!

@leavenotrace.bsky.social are running their game on being more aware of the environment around you in the global green biodiversity tent NOW! #ElectricPicnic

Cian from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group will be giving a talk titled 'From Atlantic to Electric' at the Biodiversity Tent in Global Green today at 1.30 pm #ElectricPicnic

Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social (Alex and Niamh) will be running their No Such Thing as Away game at #ElectricPicnic this weekend. Come along to the Biodiversity tent #GlobalGreen area to give it a try

This #Heritageweek our IEN member organisations have a wide range of events across the country! Find the full list of events here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Very sad to see Irish environment online magazine is ceasing publication. It has been a fantastic voice for the environment in Ireland and has been a great supporter of the @irishenvnet.bsky.social and cross border environmental work for years.

Our Research and Postgrad Grants are still open! If you want to work on an environmental/ecology topic related to ORE, apply now! Topics can include impacts on biodiversity, mitigation strategies or biodiversity friendly design, collection of baseline data, impacts of port expansions etc...

Attention! MSc students interested in offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies & the environment: Our MARÉIRE project is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for MSc student projects focused on environmental topics in the context of ORE in Ireland. More at: ien.ie/mareire-lear...

Have you a proposal for a small research project on Offshore Renewable Energy & the Environment? The IEN’s MARÉIRE has funding of up to €10,000 for research projects on offshore renewable energy & the environment! Find out more at: ien.ie/mareire-lear...

The gutting of nature from the Infrastructure, Climate & Nature Fund to finance transport, energy & water infrastructure projects in the National Development Plan is very alarming. Great to see our view on the NDP referenced in a recent @irishtimes.com editorial www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...

World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated annually on July 28th. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting natural resources and ecosystems.

This week is #SharkWeek! 🦈 37.5% of sharks and rays are threatened with extinction according to the IUCN Red List of threatened species. The Coalition to Halt the Extinction of Sharks and Rays has been established to stop extinction of sharks. Basking Shark Photo Credit: John Collins

A great opportunity to assist the @envpillar.bsky.social and its members to influence the Irish Presidency of the EU, leading the Council towards European policies with significant environmental benefit.

Huge congratulations to Lorraine Kelly winner of the Biodiversity Photographer of the Year Competition for Four Spotted Chaser. The judges said it was: "An arresting image, the structure of the four spotted chaser is beautifully captured with excellent composition, crisp & clear."

Are you interested in all-island action on the environment? Then you should tune into a webinar/information session on Monitoring post-Brexit environmental divergence on the island of Ireland: The role of civil society’, Monday 23rd June 11-12. More info and register: ien.ie/invite-to-ie...

#UNOC3 is launched and underway! Are you here? I'm here representing the MARÉIRE project @irishenvnet.bsky.social with colleagues from @fairseas.ie and I'd love to connect to talk ORE and Marine Biodiversity, sharks, MPAs and more 🌊🦈💨

Today is World Environment Day which this year focuses on the growing scientific evidence of the impacts of plastic pollution and the need to drive momentum to refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink plastics use to build a cleaner and more sustainable future. www.worldenvironmentday.global

Thank you to everyone who entered this years competition! We will announce the shortlist in a few weeks time so keep your eyes on this page! @sonairte.bsky.social @fairseas.ie @npwsireland.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie #BiodiversityWeek2025

ONE WEEK LEFT TO GET YOUR PHOTOS IN!  Libby Keatley busy capturing underwater photos for the 2024 Biodiversity Photographer of the Year Competition by Phil Wilkinson Submit yours to the 2025 competition now: https://biodiversityweek.ie/photo-competitions/ #FairSeas #BiodiversityWeek2025

End your working week with an event in nature! Have a look at what's on tomorrow for #BiodiversityWeek2025! See all events here: biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen...

Have you ever heard of a cat shark? 🐈‍⬛ 🦈 A common small shark species in Irish waters, this one seen by Anna Kelleher during the 2024 Biodiversity Photographer of the Year Competition. Submit yours for 2025: https://biodiversityweek.ie/photo-competitions/ #FairSeas #BiodiversityWeek2025

NEW BLOG for #biodiversityweek2025 + #NVWIreland! bit.ly/3Ff5Z1I Find out how VWT has been finding ways to monitor the elusive #Irishstoat. And join us tonight at 7PM to discover what we’ve learned about Irish Stoats from your sightings during the #CitizenScienceSurvey. tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp

On #Biodiversityday it’s worth remembering that we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy. It’s time to reconnect with nature. Check out what’s happening in your area at biodiversityweek.ie

This weekend in Monaghan, Tipperary and Laois, discover farmers who are regenerating their land through their farming practice. Join the farmers and hear about their work and experience. Book your place now on these free farm walks! See links to each farm in the thread below. #BiodiversityWeek2025

Here's what tomorrow brings for #BiodiversityWeek2025! An absolutely packed day for events all over the country, with lots of kids workshops and family friendly events, workshops and walks. Find something for you here: biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen...

Time to celebrate World Bee Day. This year's theme, "Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all", highlights the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agrifood systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems. We all depend on the survival of bees www.un.org/en/observanc...

Free entry to Eco-Centres and Nature Trails, art exhibitions, self guided events and more! Here's what's on every day throughout #BiodiversityWeek2025. Find these events plus daily events here: biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen...

What can you find at home or in your school this #BiodiversityWeek2025? Choose: In Watery Places, On Solid Ground, In Your School Yard, In Your School Garden. School hunts also available as Gaeilge. Download: biodiversityweek.ie/biodiversity.... Share using #BioHunt for a chance to win a prize.

Hear about the Power of Local Ethical Food for Community Well-Being, online this Friday. Register now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/biodiversi... #biodiversityweek2025

CELT Open Day Celebrates Biodiversity Week and our Ancient and Native Woodlands. With a wonderful line up of inspiring walks and talks & a showcase of tutors from the Weekend In The Hills, Festival of Traditional Crafts. Sat 24th 10 - 5pm. Visit celtnet.org for full details and to book your place!

Explore a stunning riparian woodland in Offaly with The Native Woodland Trust and discover the insects that make it their home. Finish the day with picnic, tea and coffee! This family friendly event is now available to book: biodiversityweek.ie/events/guide... #BiodiversityWeek2025

Tomorrow is World Bee Day! Learn more about these precious pollinators and what actions you can take to care for them at tomorrows events. See details for these events and more: biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen... #BiodiversityWeek2025 #WorldBeeDay2025 #worldbeeday

Join Crann at 2pm today for a Guided Woodland Walk at the wonderful Longford Demesne Woodland: biodiversityweek.ie/events/crann... #BiodiversityWeek2025

Here's what tomorrow brings for #BiodiversityWeek2025! Explore all events here: biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen...

Head to West Cork today for Biofest, a festival of biodiversity with site visits and discussion on habitat creation, managing for biodiversity, native woodlands, and more! Runs till 4pm today at CECAS Centre, Myross Woods House. biodiversityweek.ie/events/biofe...

Are you interested in keeping bees? Green Foundation Ireland, together with the Carlow Beekeepers’ Association, invite you to join them for an evening online talk for #BiodiversityWeek2025- Challenges in Beekeeping: From Tree to Hive. More info and register here: biodiversityweek.ie/events/chall...

A beautiful sight, a dense shoal of sand eels by Diarmaid Ó hÉanacháin during the 2024 Biodiversity Photographer of the Year Competition. Sand eels are common food for fish, seabirds & whales 🐋 Enter for 2025 now: https://biodiversityweek.ie/photo-competitions/ #FairSeas #BiodiversityWeek2025

Day 2 of #BiodiversityWeek2025 is here! Get out in the sun today and take part in one of the many events around the country! There's something for everyone! Find all events here: biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen... @npwsireland.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie

This evening, join Irish Whale and Dolphin Group for a whale watching event near you! Learn how to spot signs of whale and dolphin activity at sea. Find one on a coastline near you: biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen... #biodiversityweek2025