An important output of our EPA Research News project - Irish #Natural Capital Accounting for Sustainable Environments ( #INCASE ) - is this paper on ‘Developing #peatland #ecosystem accounts to guide targets for #restoration ’, published in One Ecosystem -
oneecosystem.pensoft.net/article/76838/

🆕 Report Alert! The Ramsar Technical Report highlights how national actions for wetlands can help us achieve the #BiodiversityPlan . Although making up only around 6% of the Earth’s surface, wetlands support 40% of biodiversity.

➡️ ramsar.org/document/scali…

#WetlandsWednesday

Last week, we hosted a pan-European workshop on corncrake conservation.

What we discovered as a community made up of ecologists, land managers, farmers and advisors is that the situation for corncrakes has reached a crucial point.

Crex Futures...what next?

Here's a thread:

Climate change is worsening floods, droughts, and water quality, threatening our health. 🌍💧

The #EEA 's new report highlights water-related impacts on health and well-being, assessing our preparedness and showcasing practical measures.

Read more here: eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ne…

The Nature Restoration Law is balanced on a knife edge. The European Council must adopt this carefully negotiated law to #RestoreNature ! It will help to protect biodiversity, fight climate change, and even mitigate flooding & disease spread.

Read more ⬇️ irishtimes.com/environment/20…

Our Invasive Species Officer will give a talk on Tuesday 21 May, as part of Invasive Species Week.

Find link to webinar here 👉invasives.ie/what-can-i-do/…

#INNSweek #InvasivesIE #ReportInvasives

The Heritage Council

Recent aerial survey of Liffey Head blanket bog restoration site in Wicklow National Park where the aim is to bring water levels to the surface, where feasible. Images speak for themselves with raised water table levels now visible. Habitat monitoring will report more results.

National Biodiversity Week is nearly upon us!🌼🐝🌱🐦🌸

There is a great line up of events taking place and I'm delighted to be playing a part in #Meath !

It also runs parallel with the last few days for you to #HaveYourSay on the Meath Biodiversity Action Plan!

More info 👇👇

There is still time to register for our upcoming end of project conference on 24 May in the Athlone Springs Hotel.

We have a great line-up of speakers talking about Just Transition, community-led projects, industrial heritage, and a photo exhibition.
eventbrite.ie/e/887648670067…

The Climate Change Advisory Council's Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland statutory review of climate action under the climate law used to be one MASSIVE review each year. I'm thrilled we are now releasing individual chapters each month, starting today with Electricity:

climatecouncil.ie/news/press-rel…

#DYK  that since 1970, 1/3 of the 🌍 freshwater ecosystems have been lost, and freshwater populations have plummeted by 83%?

Join the #EUGreenWeek 2024 opening session on 29 May at 13.45 CEST to discuss the key challenges and vision for a #WaterWiseEU 👉 europa.eu/!MkYwkk

Credit to Eamon Ryan and Malcolm Noonan T.D. for driving this hugely important letter.

“it was vital that member states show leadership... to restore EU’s already degraded nature, & to respect the views of millions of citizens, scientists & industries ...”.

irishtimes.com/environment/20…

And we're hiring!

So if you want to work on a project with high potential impact, come work with me, Yvonne Buckley and Jane Stout in School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin and Martha O'Hagan in Trinity Business School.

We're looking for someone with a policy, economics or business background.

Check out the highlights of our last SDG National Stakeholder Forum in 2023!

📣 Registration for the next forum is now open!

📅 Thursday 6 June, in Croke Park, Dublin.

🎫 Register here, ti.to/ndca/sdgs-june…

#SDGsIRL

📅 Countdown is on for the Nature-based Solutions #conference at Dundalk IT this Thursday 16 May.

📣 International & Irish experts will share their experiences & visions for the upscaling & mainstreaming of #Naturebasedsolutions .

Info & register here: tinyurl.com/3spvfvwh

There are lots of #peatland -related events coming up in the next month or so, with someone to suit everyone!

Check out our events webpage to find out more 👇

iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/events

Join the WaterLANDS project for an update on the #NatureRestorationLaw in Dublin on May 22nd!

Join us for an in-person discussion on the need for binding #restoration targets to protect ecosystems and the services they provide. 🌾💧🌍🌼💚

Register now! eventbrite.ie/e/the-nature-r…

Following the publication of the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) consultation is now open for interested parties to have their say. Details about how to get involved, attend an event, or make a submission are all available at
gov.ie/en/consultatio…

Interested in contributing to prepare three new #FocusGroups ?

📢 Express your interest before 14 May to the ad-hoc national experts group meeting on 12 June 2024 - online👨‍💻👩‍💻

👉More info and how to apply: bit.ly/3Uqr0dd

Ireland’s nature & wildlife will take centre stage from 17-26 May with 200 events scheduled across the country for #BiodiversityWeek2024 . As well as highlighting the importance of biodiversity, Biodiversity Week is about experiencing the fun, enjoyment & spectacle of the nature