Consultation to support the evaluation of the Implementation of the EU Ecolabel Regulation
/The consultation is intended to inform the evaluation of the implementation of the EU Ecolabel Regulation (EC) 66/2010. The purpose […]
Read moreThe Irish Wildlife Trust launches National ‘Citizen Scientist’ Ladybird Survey
/Ladybirds are often considered to be colourful, charismatic insects that assist in managing our gardens by controlling the numbers of […]
Read moreFriends of the Earth launches the Fracking Free Ireland Campaign for the Local Elections
/On 29th April 2014, Friends of the Earth launches the Fracking Free Ireland campaign for the local elections. In the run up […]
Read moreLegislate for large retailers to display the amount they pay to farmers alongside the sales price
/The An Taisce proposal would require Ireland’s 5 largest retailers to display the amount they pay to farmers for certain […]
Read moreAt last, some justice for the largest animals on earth
/The Environmental Pillar welcomes the decision of the United Nation’s International Court of Justice, which has just announced its ruling […]
Read moreIPCC Report – Strong emissions reduction now the only way to avoid destabilised future
/Government must introduce an annual carbon budget which has a path to near-zero emissions by 2050. Today’s launch of the […]
Read moreFood Harvest 2020 will not contribute to increasing food security
/An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland – has welcomed the recent publication of a report by the outgoing […]
Read moreLIGHTS OUT FOR EARTH HOUR
/This Saturday, 29 March, at 8.30 PM will see buildings and monuments across the globe go dark for one hour […]
Read moreSustainable transport – stakeholders consultation
/Carbon footprinting is a method to generate data about the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of transport operations on an aggregated […]
Read moreUN Committee finds ‘profound suspicion of non–compliance’ over UK nuclear plant
/A United Nations Committee has found there is a ‘profound suspicion of non–compliance’ over the United Kingdom’s failure to undertake […]
Read moreAn Taisce calls on MEP’s to ‘Fly in the face of bullying over Airline ETS’
/Please vote NO to the dismantling of the Aviation ETS – EU member states have succumbed to pressure from third […]
Read moreAn Bord Pleanála ignores climate science and Government policy
/An Bord Pleanála has shown once again that it is ignoring climate science and Government transport policy in its decision-making […]
Read moreBirdWatch Ireland seeks a Policy Officer
/BirdWatch Ireland seeks a suitably experienced person who is highly motivated and has a range of skills and attributes to […]
Read moreVOICE seeks families for the Stop Food Waste Challenge!
/Are you based in Meath, Offaly or South County Dublin ? Do you want to take on the challenge to reduce […]
Read moreCELT and Fracking-Free Clare campaign put together document regarding fracking
/CELT (Centre for Environmental Living & Training), the East Clare- based environmental education non-governmental organisation, have, in association with Fracking-Free […]
Read moreCall on Minister Simon Coveney over salmon farm ‘wipe-out’
/Minister Simon Coveney is being asked to give the figures of the escapees from the recent storm damage to a […]
Read moreConverting by-products to biofuel will deliver jobs – if a stronger policy framework is put in place
/Converting by-products to biofuel, particularly residues from agriculture, forestry and food processing, can deliver a significant jobs boost, but only […]
Read moreSave Water. Save Money!
/As water metres are being installed throughout County Kildare the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore would like to share […]
Read moreEnvironmental Education Assistant Internship post with Global Action Plan Ireland
/Overview: Global Action Plan Ireland are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, hard-working and resourceful person that shows a positive attitude […]
Read morePublic consultation process for the ‘Agri-taxation review’
/The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan TD, with his colleague the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney […]
Read moreInternal government documents obtained by An Taisce reveal alternative vision for Irish agriculture in support of the environment
/In the media coverage surrounding the announcement of the Government’s draft Rural Development Programme (RDP) for 2014-2020, precious little attention […]
Read moreHow forestry grants could reduce river floods – a Q and A with Tony Lowes
/This Q and A article appeared in the Irish Examiner on 13 February 2014. Pay upland farmers forestry grants instead […]
Read moreAn Taisce welcomes Providence Resources ‘Voluntary Surrender of Foreshore Licence’
/12th February 2013: An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland welcomes the news today that Providence Resources have voluntarily surrendered […]
Read morePublic consultations on sustainable and efficient freight transport services
/In the period 2003-2013 the European Commission used the Marco Polo programme as an instrument to improve environmental performance of […]
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