IEN is the network of national environmental organisations
23rd November 2009
 Just Forests organise Wood of Life ExhibitionThere was a great buzz at the launch of the Just Forests ‘Wood of Life exhibition’ in Aras an Chontae-Naas on Tuesday. Not one but two Lord Mayors were on hand to engage with the 50 PLUS pupils from St Corban’s National School. |
 Irish group flies out to support prosecution of French timber firmJust Forests, the Irish timber lobbying group headed by Tom Roche, will attend the launch of a legal complaint lodged before a Public Prosecutor in France against a French timber company. Read more |
ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards 2010 Registration
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 World Bank 2010 Environment Strategy Consultation
The World Bank is carrying out a broad consultation to define its environmental strategy in 2010. There will be regional consultations and there is a space for public dialogue. |
 The Wave to Stop Climate Chaos
On Saturday 5 December 2009, just ahead of the crucial UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen, thousands of people from all walks of life will flood the streets of Dublin to demonstrate their support for a fair and safe climate future for all. |
In celebration of Darwin200 and to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, the RDS is delighted to announce that Professor Jonathan Silvertown will be speaking to the RDS on the matter of biodiversity.
Tue 24/11/2009: EPA Climate Change Lecture Series: Back to the Future. The Role of Climate Science
Speaker: Professor Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, Head of Climatology and Environmental Sciences, University Catholique de Louvain. He is Vice-Chair of IPCC and has participated in United Nations conferences on climate change issues as scientific advisor.
The workshop will be delivered by On Road Media, a social enterprise that trains community and voluntary organisations and marginalized groups in social media.
Wed 25/11/2009 Offshore Renewable Energy SEA Scoping Workshop
The SEI Ocean Energy Development Unit, on behalf of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, is commencing a Strategic Environmental Assessment of Wave, Tidal and Offshore Wind Development in Irish waters. As part of this assessment they are hosting a seminar to discuss the Scoping Report.
Thu 26/11/2009: Partnering for Success 2009
Thu 26/11/2009 Invitation to Sustainable Development National Consultation
The Education for Sustainable Development National Consulation is taking place on the 26th of November. For people who would like to attend, the event is free, but please register with Niamh Kirwan
Sat 5/12/2009: The Wave to Stop Climate Chaos
Meet at the Custom House at 12 noon and walk or float to Government buildings in Merrion Square – this won’t be your regular old march but a fun and watery experience, expect some great wave props and costumes!
Mon 7/12/2009: The Planning Tool Kit for Environmental Protection
Tue 8/12/2009: Risk management for charities
You and your organisation are not immune from risk. In fact, community and voluntary organisations face a myriad of risks, including: uncertain funding streams, working with vulnerable client groups, health and safety hazards, dealing with volunteers etc.
Thu 10/12/2009: Delivering Appropriate Assessment in Ireland This one day conference aims to bring better understanding of what Appropriate Assessment is and should be in Ireland as well as to answer questions that frequently arise when addressing impacts on the interests of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation.
The training consists of an on-line phase (starting in December 2009) and an on-site phase, held on 8 – 12 March, 2010 in Trento (Italy).
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