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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are delighted to partner with @dublinbookfest.bsky.social @tudublinsustain.bsky.social again this year to run a sustainability themed day of events on the @grangegormandev.bsky.social campus. See GFI website for early access code for bookings! greenfoundationireland.ie/events/ Please share!

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GFI EVENTS - Green Foundation Events

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Thanks to all who supported & attended the GFI Heritage Week event, a celebration of the Camac river, in IMMA today. Special thanks to the River Basin Management Service (aka LAWPro) who supported the event! Keep and eye out for the documentary on the Camac coming soon. #SpeirGorm @swanireland.ie

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our second upcoming event is a webinar on Tues 25 Aug 2026, 7pm-8pm. "REDUCING PACKAGING WASTE: An Introduction to the PPWR EU Regulation" To book: www.eventbrite.ie/e/reducing-p... For further info: greenfoundationireland.ie/online-talkr... #SpeirGorm

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REDUCING PACKAGING WASTE: An Introduction to the PPWR EU Regulation

Our talk introduces the upcoming European Union Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) which is designed to reduce packaging waste.

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We have two upcoming events. First on Sat 22 Aug 2026 - 14:30 to 16:30 during National Heritage Week: In-Person Celebration Afternoon - "A Celebration of the Camac" To book: www.eventbrite.ie/e/national-h... For further info: greenfoundationireland.ie/national-her... @swanireland.ie #SpeirGorm

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NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK: CELEBRATORY AFTERNOON: A Celebration of the Camac

An opportunity for all those interested in protecting the River Camac as a resource to come together. It will be a family friendly afternoon

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Great piece in @irishtimes.com by Sylvia Thompson showing how the creative arts can support & empower climate action. Nice hat-tip to our Green Foundation Ireland event in 2017 about connecting to the natural world. We need creative help to understand and reverse human-induced climate change 1/2

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We need creative help to understand and reverse human-induced climate change

Artists can be shape-shifters of cultural norms, as they are not afraid to push against the status quo and stimulate behaviour change

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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 16/07/2026

“Open-net salmon farming drives the degradation of our coastal waters & fuels the dramatic decline of our iconic salmon." "Phasing them out from our ocean is essential if we’re to have healthy seas & rivers, thriving wildlife, and flourishing coastal communities." swanireland.ie/2026/07/swan...

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SWAN urges ban on open-net salmon farms to protect water and wildlife - Sustainable Water Network

The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN), a coalition of twenty-six of Ireland’s leading environmental organisations working on water, has launched their new policy position and campaign on aquaculture in...

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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 16/07/2026

SWAN Policy Officer, Emma spoke on Highland Radio about the devastating impacts of open-net fish farming on wild salmon in Ireland. Time is running out to save this iconic species. Sign SWAN's petition to ban open net fish farming. swanireland.ie/take-action/ban-open…

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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This Saturday with the Treasure the Tolka group. Himalayan Balsam removal along the River Tolka. @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social @billylinehan.bsky.social @phibsboro.bsky.social @connectingcabra.bsky.social @feljin.ie

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Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A year after receiving it the government has published its Land Use Review. But … Published “without being adopted by government”. And “it is not an articulation of government policy”. Neither is it “a new strategy in relation to land use”. That’s a long barge pole. 🧵#SpeirGorm

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Oliver Moran 🌻🇮🇪🇪🇺 @oliver.ie · 04/07/2026

"'gold-plated' environmental laws"

A map of ecological integrity in Europe.

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Johnny Ryan @johnnyryan.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Tomorrow, Ireland takes over as EU Council Presidency for six months, when the EU is renegotiating tech and tax rules. In The Guardian this morning I argue it must recuse itself from these discussions because it is so captured by big tech. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency | Johnny Ryan

The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digital sovereignty talks, says Irish civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ry...

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Oonagh Duggan @naturenymph.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We hope our Plan for Restoration of Habitats of Red and Amber listed bird species informs the National Restoration Plan as reporting on relentless declines of bird species is not fun. The time for restoration is now. Take action birdwatchireland.ie/help-make-ir... youtu.be/4_gKFT73XOw?...

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BirdWatch Ireland's Habitat Restoration Plan for Birds

YouTube video by BirdWatchIreland

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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 18/06/2026

Listen back to SWAN's Freshwater Policy Officer, Puneeta Sreenivas, on Athlone Today, discuss the key takeaways from the EPA's latest Water Quality in Ireland report and what people can do to make a difference.

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🌍 Can Ireland lead on climate & nature during its EU Presidency? Our webinar highlights a key moment: policy is set, but delivery is at risk. Rising political pressure threatens funding & ambition. Ireland must step up. Watch full webinar here:🎥 youtu.be/riklhtA9wIo #SpeirGorm

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🌿Great conversations at Glenveagh NP for “Restoring Our Native Irish Woodlands”! 70 participants from across sectors joined speakers from @npwsireland.bsky.social, @hometreecharity.bsky.social & more to explore restoration progress, farmers’ role, and long-term thinking for nature. #BiodiversityWeek

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Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland @friendsofearthni.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Join us on Sunday 31 May at Browns Bay, Islandmagee.

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join us for our next online talk about the Advantages of a Plant-based Food System on 10 June with James O'Donovan of the Vegan Society of Ireland. #SpeirGorm Register 👇

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ONLINE TALKAdvantages of a Plant-Based Food System10 Jun 2026 - Green Foundation Ireland

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Even in built up areas like Cabra, amazing nature thrives if you look closely.

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Barry McMullin @autofac.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Minister O'Brien stoutly defending the indefensible? Comments completely disconected from physical reality of IE cumulative emissions "ambition" (per carbon budgets under Climate Act).

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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Heat records for May dropping like flies all over Western Europe. We’re going to have to burn a lot less stuff in future to escape the worst of this. www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

A full house for @gardeningwell.ie Ciaran De Buitlear’s talk about wildlife gardening at the Cabra Biodoversity Festival. Thanks to @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social for supporting this event.

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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Destroying our national credibility at EU level, while helping to destroy the #climate system, that’s quite the double whammy from Ireland ahead of taking over the EU Presidency in July. www.euractiv.com/news/ireland...

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Ireland under fire for downplaying climate impact of cattle | Euractiv

The republic is home to 5 million people and 7 million methane-making cows

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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

"Major cattle countries are promoting GWP* to revise climate targets, aiming for... “no additional warming” rather than substantially cutting emissions. These...will allow the beef & dairy industries, responsible for the bulk of global methane, to continue emitting huge quantities of methane."

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Katie Holten @katieholten.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Signed copies of THE LANGUAGE OF TREES @booksupstairs.bsky.social, my favourite bookshop in Dublin. You better be quick, half of them sold while I was signing them!

Photo of me standing in the Nature & Climate section of a bookshop. I’m wearing a forest green face mask, red wool Aran jumper and black linen trousers. I’m holding a paperback copy of my book The Language of trees. Behind me are bookcases full of books, with an Irish slant

Photo of the entrance to my favourite bookshop in Dublin, Ireland. The facade is painted navy blue with gold letters spelling out: BOOKS UPSTAIRS, Bookshop, Literary Venue, Cafe. Lots of books in the window.

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Oonagh Duggan @naturenymph.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A trip to Albania reminded me how important the Birds and Habitats Directives are. Yes our habitats are in poor condition, yes 63% of wild bird species are in danger, but we have habitats we can restore. Without them we have no hope. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

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Opinion: Two thirds of Ireland’s wild bird species are in danger. So are the rules protecting them

Nature directives protecting the habitats of species such as the ‘fairy bird’ of Belmullet are being threatened in the name of progress

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Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Just when smart cities all over the world are moving away from the car, Galway is going all in, becoming more like a Texan city, wrapped in a shawl of roadside retail parks, paved parking lots and long-distance commutes.

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Eamon Ryan: As smart cities reduce car use, Ireland goes all in

Critical Infrastructure Bill will be a disaster for Ireland’s climate commitments

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

If you have missed previous screenings of The Tolka: This is your River, it is being screened on 23 May during the Cabra Biodiversity Festival organised by the brilliant local sustainability group, @connectingcabra.bsky.social

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Trócaire @trocaire.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

One of TIME's 100 Most Influential People & world-renowned climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe visited Trócaire to learn about our work & give her insights. She gave her concerns on how the world's tackling the climate crisis & how the head, heart & hands must work together to take climate action.

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Jane Mellett @janemellett1.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The theme for #LaudatoSiWeek 2026 is "From Hope to Action". Love a bit of 'active hope' &really looking forward to these two webinars from #Trocaire's church team. Please share &join us. @trocaire.bsky.social @synodalpathway.bsky.social @bishopfintan.bsky.social @irishjesuitsint.bsky.social

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Irish Environmental Network @irishenvnet.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

There’s lots of great stuff for children to do during #biodiversityweek2026, everything from bug hunts to nature walks & art workshops. Inspire the next generation to love & protect nature Choose the hedgerows category on www.biodiversityweek.ie for more @npwsireland.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie

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Fintan Kelly @fintankelly.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Larger-scale farmers want to free up land and public money by targeting the CAP supports that currently go to small and marginal farms. It feels like every man for himself. www.farmersjournal.ie/amp/sheep/ne...

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Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate 13 May 2026 Premium

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Irish Environmental Network @irishenvnet.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Hedgerows are biodiversity corridors across the Irish landscape providing food and shelter for insects, birds and other animals. Learn more about hedgerows during #Biodiversityweek2026 at www.biodiversityweek.ie @npwsireland.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie #BiodiversityWeek2026 #nature

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🌿 From our archive: Eoghan Daltun @irishrainforest.bsky.social (An Irish Atlantic Rainforest) shares his journey rewilding a 73‑acre farm on the Beara Peninsula — showing what’s possible when we step back and let nature recover. #Rewilding #Biodiversity

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

President Connolly highlighted that 500 Irish rivers were classified as pristine in 80s, by 2019 just 20 met that standard and 90% of Irish habitats in “unfavourable” conservation status Transformative change is needed to address climate change, and incremental action is not enough, president said.

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Leo ᚑ ᚄᚓᚐᚉᚆᚅᚐᚄᚐᚔᚌᚆ @leoie.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

I am so sick of the criticism of the "designer" bicyle storage facility in Kerry Hospital. Lets have a look at these costs, understanding them is about reframing what was actually built, and comparing it fairly against the infrastructure society routinely accepts for cars. 1/

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Irish Wildlife Trust @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy 100th to David Attenborough, one of our earliest supporters! 🎂💚 A bit of history for the day that's in it. This clip is from a 2019 interview with one of our founders, John Rochford. Why not celebrate by joining us today: iwt.ie/support-us/b...

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Green Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🌿 Join us 20 May for a hands‑on Biodiversity Week workshop building bird, bat & bee boxes - all materials provided. Led by ecologist Donna Mullen (GFI) with Navan Men’s Shed. 🎟 Free but registration required 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/1986800402... @navancycling.ie and other Navan people pls share! 🙏🙏

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Peter Thorne @peterthorne.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Was great to have @katharinehayhoe.com visit @icarus-maynooth.bsky.social and give a fascinating and highly engaging talk. Our students and ECRs also greatly appreciated the opportunity to discuss with her in an AMA session afterwards. Safe onwards travels Katharine ...

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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

No better time to break away from expensive fossil fuels. Ireland will be in the driving seat next year when @deptcee.bsky.social co-hosts a conference with Tuvalu on how we can move ahead. Here’s how it is looking: enb.iisd.org/transition-a...?

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Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It seems that #SPD, Greens and the Left in Germany have collectively left X today.

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 03/05/2026

Wed May 6 @ 2:30pm - "Power, Love, and a Sound Mind", McCosh Lecture, Queen's University Belfast.

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The McCosh Lecture 2026

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 03/05/2026

Tues May 5 @ 11am - "Translating Climate Projections into Effective Adaptation & Resilience Strategies" ICARUS @ Maynooth University Tuesday, May 5 at 2pm - kitchen talk on "Faith, Fossil Fuels, and Climate Action" with Trócaire in Maynooth. Informal, but the door won't be closed if you turn up :)

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Translating Climate Projections into Effective Adaptation and

ICARUS invites you to a seminar with leading climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe on translating climate projections into effective adaptation and resilience strategies. Dr Katharine Hayhoe is an

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