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Archives for July, 2008
Call for Life+ proposals
The 2008 call for Life+ proposals has been published by the European Commission. Full details can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/lifeplus.htm About Life+ With a budget of €2.143 billion (for the period 2007-2013), LIFE+ is a limited but focused funding instrument providing specific support for the development and implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation, in particular the objectives of the 6th EAP (Decision 1600/2002/EC) and resulting thematic strategies. It comprises three components: LIFE+ Nature & [...]
Summer edition of Seal Sanctuary Newsletter

photo credit: left-hand The Irish Seal Sanctuary has published the summer edition of its newsletter. To receive an electronic copy just email Pauline Beades at jjceaser@eircom.net
ECO-UNESCO’s Introduction to Sustainable Development FETAC (L5)
ECO-UNESCO, Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation, is now taking bookings for its ‘Introduction to Sustainable Development’ evening course running from 24th September to 17th December 2008 in Dublin City Centre. The course equips participants with a nationally recognised qualification (FETAC level 5). Over 10 weeks, participants will study sustainable development through case studies and practical activities. The course looks at sustainable communities and the links between society, economy and the environment. For further information [...]
Seas at Risk Conference

photo credit: emmanuelfroissant Seas At Risk are hosting a conference “Climate and the Oceans: Impacts and Mitigation Challenges for Fishing and Shipping”, which will take place in Brussels, on the 5th of November 2008. A preliminary programme will be available in August. Feel free to contact Vera Coelho (vcoe…@seas-at-risk.org) for any further information. Seas at Risk Brochure For more information see www.seas-at-risk.org
Environment Ireland Conference 2008
Environment Ireland, now in its fourth year, is Ireland’s largest conference on environmental policy and management.
Policy Analysts/Research Fellows in Sustainable Development
Comhar – Sustainable Development Council plans to recruit policy analysts/ research fellows (3 posts) in the following disciplines:
Consultation call for Heritage Plan
South Dublin County Council is preparing a Heritage Plan and are seeking consultations from the public. The consultation period has started and will extend until the 17^th September. The council would welcome a submission from Irish Environmental Network members Further details can be obtained by reading A heritage plan for South Dublin county.
Nominees to consultative group on waste management
Following a preferendum vote, the members of the Irish Environmental Network have chosen three nominees to the consultative group on waste review management. The three nominees are Ollan Herr, Jack O’Sullivan and Emer O’Siochru.