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Biodiversity – It’s the Variety in Nature that gives us Life Biodiversity, or Biological diversity, refers to the variety of all life forms on Earth, from the butterflies in your garden and the plants they feed from to predatory eagles and the biggest whales in the sea. Biodiversity is also the basis of human existence, our life support system. Come along to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity, have fun and find out more, with [...]
Trinity Greens will be hosting a planning debate, on the motion that “young people will pay the price of today’s planning decisionsâ€. The debate is being chaired by barrister James Nix, co-author of “Chaos at the Crossroadsâ€. Speakers in favour of the motion include Ciarán Cuffe TD and Frank Corcoran of An Taisce. Speakers opposing the motion will include Colm McCarthy, lecturer with UCD’s School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy. The event will be [...]
The College Historical Society of Trinity College Dublin are hosting Ireland’s first public debate on GM food since 1998. It will be held on 6 February 2008, 7.30 – 10pm Admission free. All are welcome. Speakers will debate the motion is “That genetically modified food should be considered safe to eat and ethical to produce”.
E-Magine is an exciting new initiative that is set to revolutionise the availability of Information Technology to Irish nonprofits. The Wheel & ENCLUDE have partnered to deliver this government funded project. Would you like to be part of E-Magine?
Tentative dates (to be confirmed in the next couple of weeks): 15-16 May. Brussels, Belgium
News from the eeb’ s EU policy unit Contents: Natural resources- Sustainable Consumption and Production Seminar Chemicals – REACH Forthcoming events Publications and websites Miscellaneous EU Election Campaign – your feedback needed
Irish Seal Sanctuary has teamed up with St Fintan’s National School, Sutton and Coastwatch Ireland to celebrate World Wetlands Day at Sutton Dinghy Club, Strand Road, Sutton on Thursday 7th of February at 11.15am.
EENGOCF has submitted its contribution to the National Sustainable Development Strategy. You can download a copy here: EENGOCF NSDS Submission
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A number of IEN members are working together on Biodiversity issues.
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