CSD-16 Report (Frank Corcoran, An Taisce), May 2008 This year was the review year on the themes of agriculture, rural development, land, drought, desertification and Africa. The target of the NGOs was to ensure that sufficient information was disseminated in order to make informed decisions on policy on those areas next year. One of the gaps in information was in relation to sustainability criteria for biofuels. Minister Gormley, in his interactive discussions, supported Norway’s call [...]
Archives for May, 2008
Sixteenth Session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD 16)
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 25th May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Sunday 25th May 2pm Prehen House and Gardens- for public Opening of walled garden, organic garden and grounds to public. £4 admission charge. Tel: 02871(or 04871 from ROI) 342829 for group bookings 3pm Eco Cruise on [...]
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 24th May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Saturday 24th May 10am Riverwatch Visitor Centre – for public Free. Location: Loughs Agency, Prehen. (until 4pm) 10am Culdaff to Inistrahull Boat Trip – for public 3hr trip. To win trip for 2 see www.loughs-agency.org Departs [...]
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 23rd May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Friday 23rd May 10am Greencastle Maritime Museum – for public Free. Open all day. Location: Greencastle, Co Donegal 10am RSPB Field Trip to Foyle Sanctuary – for schools Bird identification and walk on the Lough shore. [...]
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 22nd May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Thursday 22nd May 10am Eco Cruise on the River Foyle– for schools Guided cruise on the river lasting 1hr 45min. Free. Departs from Queens Quay, Derry 10am Ulster Wildlife Trust– for schools Biodiversity Workshops for KS2 [...]
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 21st May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Wednesday 21st May 10am Eco Cruise on the River Foyle – for schools Guided cruise on the river lasting 1hr 45min. Free. Departs from Queens Quay, Derry 10am Bluebell Walk in Prehen Ancient Woodland– for schools [...]
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 20th May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Tuesday 20th May 10am Furless Friends – for schools 6 hands on workshops for schools lasting 45 mins. A range of reptiles and amphibians. Free. Location: Loughs Agency, Prehen. 3pm Furless Friends – for public Open [...]
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 19th May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Monday 19th May 10am River Safari (Until 8pm) – for public 45 min river safari on the Foyle. Under cover seating. Free. To win trip for 2 see www.loughs-agency.org Location: Foyle Search and Rescue, Prehen, Derry [...]
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 18th May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Sunday 18th May 10am River Safari (until 8pm) – for public 45 min river safari on the Foyle. Under cover seating. Free. To win trip for 2 see www.loughs-agency.org Location: Foyle Search and Rescue, Prehen, Derr
Loughs Agency biodiversity events 17th May
The Loughs Agency, Co. Derry, is arranging a wide variety of events including whale talks, boat trips, bird watch tours, biodiversity workshops for school children, eco-cruises, wildflower walks, river safaris, nature trails and much more. http://www.loughs-agency.org/, ph: 0044 2871342100 Saturday 17th May 10am Culdaff to Inistrahull Boat Trip – for public 3hr trip To win trip for 2 see www.loughs-agency.org Departs from Bunagee Pier, Culdaff. 10am Bluebell Walk in Prehen Ancient Woodland– for public Free. [...]