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We are a network of environmental NGOs that work individually and jointly to protect the environment.
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Wonderful weather, top turnout, beautiful biodiversity & lots of learning at the official launch of National Biodiversity Week in Belturbet, Co Cavan. Connect with a Wilder World from 16-25 May with over 250 events scheduled across the country for National Biodiversity Week. ien.ie/connect-with...

Are you a farmer, a gardener, interested in food sovereignty or just want to see what can be done to grow food in a sustainable way? Meet the farmers and be inspired on a Farm Walk with @talamhbeo.bsky.social! Book your place on Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.ie/o/talamh-beo...

The IEN is seeking proposals for a research study that provides critical context for the development & production of renewable energy in Ireland with a specific focus on energy demand, energy policy & infrastructure capacity. More infor at: ien.ie/mareire-lear...

Bog walks, nature cycle tours, biodiversity for kids, hedgerows and lots more in Kildare for #BiodiversityWeek2025! Have a look below & book now to secure your place. Find all events on our website, or search 'Kildare' in the location menu. More added every week! biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen...

Sign up now to attend one of the webinars during #BiodiversityWeek2025, or other events from home including guided forest bathing, getting a close look at nesting birds with nest box cameras, and a film screening. Search location 'Online/At home': biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen...

River cycle tours, otters and salmon, habitat restoration, pond building, bug safari, picnics, and film screenings are just some of the events focusing on rivers and ponds during #BiodiversityWeek2025. Search 'Rivers and Ponds' in the category menu. biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen...

Our MARÉIRE project has two very interesting opportunities: • Grant call for small research project proposals on Offshore Renewable Energy and the Environment • Grant Call for Postgraduate project proposals on Offshore Renewable Energy and the Environment More at: ien.ie/mareire-lear...

What's on in Clare for #BiodiversityWeek2025? All events are free to attend but some need to booked in advance. Don’t miss out – book now! Find details of these events and more on our events calendar. Choose 'Clare' in the location dropdown menu. All events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/

🚨 MEPs must reject the EU proposal to weaken wolf protections Experts & citizens agree the proposal is premature, unscientific & threatens biodiversity. 320,000+ voices call for continued strict protection. Farming & wolves can coexist - with real solutions🐺🌍 #SaveTheWolf #HandsOffNature

The Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competition is now open for submissions! Take a photo during May 2025 of Irish wildlife or landscapes, on land or sea, and enter before May 31st to be in with a chance to win the title and prizes of up to €500. Full info: biodiversityweek.ie/photo-compet...

"Coexistence with wolves is possible, but the Commission's management is botched" - César Luena #HandsOffNature

Discover more about bats this #BiodiversityWeek2025. Hear their calls, watch them hunt, learn about where they live and how to help protect and expand their habitat. Find a Bat Walk near you: search category 'Bats' on our events calendar. www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/

A great opportunity to work with @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social 🌿 If you're passionate about wildlife conservation and environmental advocacy, don’t miss this! #NowHiring #ConservationJobs #IrishWildlifeTrust

What's on in Leitrim for #BiodiversityWeek2025? All events are free to attend but some need to booked in advance. Don’t miss out – book now! Find details of these events and more on our events calendar. Choose 'Leitrim' in the location dropdown menu. www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/

We are looking forward to our 13th annual Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competition for #BiodiversityWeek2025, including the stunning Ocean Category, sponsored by @fairseas.ie. Photos must be taken during May 2025. Full details on our website: www.biodiversityweek.ie/photo-competitions/

Bug hunts, nature crafts, whale watching, butterfly walks, cycling events and more! Book your place now on a Family Friendly event for #BiodiversityWeek2025! Search category 'Family Friendly' on our events calendar. www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/ @npwsireland.bsky.social

What's on in Dublin for #BiodiversityWeek2025? All events are free to attend, but some need to booked in advance. Don’t miss out – book your place early! Find details of these events and more on our events calendar. Choose 'Dublin' in the location menu. www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/

No better time to learn more about the wildlife corridors that are our hedgerows. Book your spot now for a Hedgerow Walk during #BiodiversityWeek2025. Search category 'Hedgerows' on our events calendar. biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen... @npwsireland.bsky.social @hedgerowsireland.bsky.social

What's on in Cork for #BiodiversityWeek2025? All events are free to attend, but some need to booked in advance. Don’t miss out – book your place early! Find details of these events and more on our events calendar. Choose 'Cork' in the location dropdown menu. biodiversityweek.ie/events-calen...

We are excited to announce this year’s Biodiversity Week is taking place May 16th - 25th! Celebrate Ireland's fascinating wildlife and habitats this year at free events nationwide! Explore events at biodiversityweek.ie.

Join our Team! The IEN has two new vacancies: • Membership & Network Assistant • Finance and Reporting Assistant More information at: ien.ie/the-ien-is-h... Send your CV and covering letter by email to: [email protected]. Deadline for applications: 5 PM Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Just one day left to tender! Deadline for the IEN’s MARÉIRE tender on the review of the legislation underpinning environmental safeguards in the development of ORE in Ireland is noon tomorrow, Friday, April 11th. More information at ien.ie/wp-content/u...

There are hills and hollows all around Ireland where you feel that nature would come roaring back if given half a chance.

REMINDER: Just four days left! Deadline for the IEN’s MARÉIRE tender on the review of the legislation underpinning environmental safeguards in the development of ORE in Ireland is noon on Friday, April 11th. More information at ien.ie/wp-content/u...

Thanks Fintan and many thanks to the Minister for Nature Christopher O’Sullivan for accepting the report ‘High-Level Recommendations for Funding #NatureRestoration in Ireland’ - a collaboration by NCI and a variety of experts - read it here: ien.ie/wp-content/u...

I had a really FINtastic time speaking to 73 classes from around Ireland yesterday for @antaisce.bsky.social @greenschoolsire.bsky.social #MarineWeek! We spoke about all things sharks, which species are found in Ireland & how to help them! And, of course, I had to spotlight the #BaskingShark!

Fantastic to share our report, High-Level Recommendations for Funding Nature Restoration in Ireland, with Minister O'Sullivan and @aoibhinnos.bsky.social. The report ien.ie/funding-natu... sets out a roadmap for funding nature and biodiversity restoration and conservation in Ireland.

Our unsustainable production and consumption practices are driving the planet towards destruction. This year’s International Day of Zero Waste focuses on textile & fashion waste & its environmental and social impact, & the need to advance circular solutions buff.ly/4hUgxkE

💡💡 FUNDING for 🇮🇪: Up to €10,000 for research projects on offshore renewable energy and the environment!💡💡 Please share with your networks and colleagues 🙏

Have you a proposal for a small research project on Offshore Renewable Energy & the Environment? The IEN’s MARÉIRE has announced a grant opportunity for research projects focusing on ORE technologies & their interactions with the environment ien.ie/learn-about-... @drsharkyjenny.bsky.social

Reminder! Deadline for the IEN’s MARÉIRE tender on the review of the legislation underpinning environmental safeguards in the development of ORE in Ireland is noon on Friday, April 11th. More information at ien.ie/learn-about-...

Today is World Water Day: It celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis. Water is at the heart of adaptation to climate change, serving as the crucial link between the climate system, human society and the environment.

Today is International Day of Forests. This year forests and foods is the theme for the day, celebrating the roles of forests in food security, nutrition & livelihoods by providing food, income, soil fertility, water protection & habitats for biodiversity buff.ly/4i5knYe

Today is International Day of Forests. This year forests and foods is the theme for the day, celebrating the roles of forests in food security, nutrition & livelihoods. by providing food, income, soil fertility, water protection & habitats for biodiversity www.fao.org/internationa...

Human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, according to the World Meteorological Organisation. Limiting long-term global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible but that leaders must step up to make it happen www.rte.ie/news/world/2...

** Up to €2,500 FUNDING FOR MASTERS STUDENTS ** The IEN's MARÉIRE project, funded by DECC, is calling for proposals by MSc students for environmental projects related to #OffshoreRenewableEnergy. Priority given to projects in partnership with IEN Member groups. More info: ien.ie/wp-content/u...

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/learn-about-...

Happy World Wildlife Day! We would like to take time to celebrate the natural beauty of our wild landscapes, especially peatlands. You can help wildlife by: -Creating a wildlife garden -Volunteering -Choosing peat free compost -Donating to charities like the IPCC 🐝🌿🪱

Celebrating #WorldWildlifeDay Be part of the solution to help protect our precious ecology Why not support nature by joining your local clean up group or in your garden you can avoid insecticides/herbicides/fungicides or even create a natural pond www.antaisce.org/ponds-for-bi...

Today is World Wildlife Day which raises awareness & understanding of the importance of our natural heritage and protecting our precious wildlife #nature #wildlife #biodiversity

Today is National Stop Food Waste Day. Reducing food waste is an easy action you can take to save money time and lessen your impact on the environment buff.ly/3eDOGaM

Today is s National Stop Food Waste Day. Reducing food waste is an easy action you can take to save money time and lessen your impact on the environment buff.ly/3eDOGaM

Today is s National Stop Food Waste Day. Reducing food waste is an easy action you can take to save money time and lessen your impact on the environment buff.ly/3eDOGaM

Environmental Pillar supports calls to reverse downgrade on wolf protections. The decision to downgrade the status of the wolf lacks scientific justification, undermines decades of conservation efforts & sets a dangerous precedent for wildlife protection environmentalpillar.ie/environmenta...

The @irishenvnet.bsky.social’s MARÉIRE (MArine Renewable Energy and the IRish Environment) project is reopening tender applications on: a review of environmental legislation underpinning the development of ORE in Ireland. Deadline: Friday, April 11. Please share! More info: ien.ie/learn-about-...