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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We will no longer be actively posting on Bluesky. To stay up to date with our work, please follow us on our other channels: 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/naturalcapitalireland 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/natcapirl/ 📬 Newsletter: www.naturalcapitalireland.com/subscribe

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Natural Capital Ireland | 5,010 followers on LinkedIn. Natural Capital Ireland is a non-profit aiming to advance the natural capital approach in Ireland. | Natural capital is an economic metaphor for ...

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Drawing on a recent literature review undertaken in collaboration with Irish Green Building Council, our new blog examines the growing evidence that integrating biodiversity into new housing developments is a valuable investment in natural capital. Learn more at www.naturalcapitalireland.com

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🏡🌿 Can Ireland solve the housing crisis while restoring biodiversity? Our newest blog explores how biodiversity-rich housing developments can deliver stronger returns, greater resilience and more liveable communities. Read here: lnkd.in/eeTKdPHh

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🌿 Funding opportunity: The EU LIFE Programme has opened a call for tenders for orgs with expertise in project monitoring, environment & climate, communications, & programme support. Deadline: 29 Sept. Apply: cinea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-tenders #LIFEProgramme #Nature #ClimateAction

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Natural Capital Ireland & Irish Green Building Council are delighted to launch a new Literature Review - Exploring the Costs and Benefits of Protecting and Enhancing Biodiversity in New Residential Developments 🏘️ Available at: www.naturalcapitalireland.com/igbc-literat...

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🌱 In our new blog, we explore our role in REBORN, which is helping to scale up seagrass restoration across North-West Europe, including at the Irish pilot site in Killala Bay. Read here: www.naturalcapitalireland.com/post/highlighting-seagrass-documentary-premiere-and-european-species-poster-launch

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Better integration of ecosystem services into policy, business, and finance is coming, quickly. Keen to hear how others are approaching this in practice. Thanks to Catherine Farrell & all organisers/speakers for a great day 👏 #NaturalCapital #EcosystemServices #SEEAEA

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🌿 Big challenge: data gaps + turning frameworks like SEEA EA into practical tools 🌿 Huge untapped value at farm level, ecosystem services often go unrecognised 🌿 Measuring isn’t enough, action must integrate environmental, social & wellbeing outcomes

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Really interesting discussions at Natural Capital Day in @tcddublin.bsky.social last Friday. 🌿 Nature isn’t a “nice to have”, it underpins our economy but isn’t fully reflected in decisions 🌿 We’re shifting from theory to implementation, with EU ecosystem accounting becoming standard

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our monthly newsletter lands next week! Each month, we share the latest updates on natural capital, along with news, insights and opportunities across biodiversity and ecosystem goods and services. 🌱 👉 Sign up: www.naturalcapitalireland.com/subscribe #NaturalCapital #Sustainability #Climate

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Through dialogue, collaboration and research, the project will help shape practical recommendations to support a just and sustainable transition for agriculture across the island of Ireland 🤝 Learn more: lnkd.in/dCAEQQWc

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A key focus of the initiative is ensuring that diverse voices are heard, particularly young farmers, women in agriculture, smallholders and those often underrepresented in decision-making 💬

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Part of a project running to 2026, bringing together voices from across Ireland and Northern Ireland to explore how agriculture can respond to climate challenges, changing markets and bioeconomy opportunities 🌍

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We were delighted to attend an event hosted by the Institute of International and European Affairs and Matthew O'Neill. The session focused on open discussion and shared experiences, exploring bioeconomy, sustainable agricultural practices, and challenges around market access and finance 🚜

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

On May 29, Natural Capital Ireland presented on the Sustainable Living Stage at Bord Bia Bloom 🌸 Dr Maria Fitzpatrick & Dr Jimmy O’Keeffe delivered “Nature Pays Off: Why a Healthy Environment Matters to All of Us.” 🐝 Thanks Caroline Hennessy for chairing 🌻 #BordBiaBloom #NaturalCapital

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🍸 Climate Cocktail Club Galway #3 – Wild Atlantic Impact Natural Capital Ireland are delighted to support this event. 🗓 June 26 📍 Festival Tent, Fr. Burke Park, Galway 👉 Book tickets: www.climatecocktailclub.org/events-1/gal...

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

💼 UNEP FI Global Roundtable on Sustainable Finance 🗓 June 23–25 📍 London & online A key international event shaping the future of sustainable finance. 👉 Details: www.unepfi.org/grt2026/

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🚜 Farming for Nature Festival 🗓 June 22–23 📍 Ballykilcavan Brewery, Co. Laois A farmer-led celebration of sustainable agriculture. 👉 Learn more & book: farmingfornaturefestival.ie

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🌱 Invasive Species Week 🗓 June 22–28 📍 Ireland & UK (in-person & online) Led by the National Biodiversity Data Centre, with events happening across the island. 👉 Explore events: invasives.ie/invasive-spe...

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🎬 Seagrass: The Hidden Life Beneath Our Shores Our REBORN partners at the University of Galway are hosting a special premiere next Tuesday! 🗓 June 16 | 12:30pm 📍 Hardiman Research Building, Galway 👉 Register for free: www.eventbrite.ie/e/seagrass-t...

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🌿 June Events Spotlight: 💡 Did you know? Natural Capital Ireland maintains a curated list of Irish and international events related to natural capital and ecosystem goods and services. 📣 Have an event to share? Get in touch! www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar #Biodiversity #Sustainability

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌱 8. Develop and optimise resilient seagrass supply chains. Advance restoration methodologies by optimising seed quality and production, harvesting, processing, storage, planting and monitoring techniques, considering genetic aspects and develop methodologies and technologies to enable scaling.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌱 7. Align governance, policy, & financing mechanisms with science for restoration. Harmonise or create European policies & regulations to enable restoration via clear, streamlined permitting, removing administrative barriers

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌱 6. Build human capacity. Invest in both the human capacity - training and education - and the organisational and commercial infrastructure to build professional restoration capacity and improve seagrass literacy; strengthen stakeholder and community engagement through co-design

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌱 5. Develop evidence-based approaches and promote ethical knowledge sharing. Develop shared, evidence-based, and accessible restoration guidance with clear and realistic success metrics; promote ethical practices; and support adaptive management

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌱 4. Long-term monitoring is essential for adaptive management Implement long-term monitoring of environmental conditions, restoration trials, and ecosystem functions and services to support adaptive management, improve restoration success, and demonstrate ecological and societal benefits.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌱 3: Identify the past, present, and future potential of seagrass habitat to guide restoration. Restoration planning should be guided by socially and ecologically suitable places, and by integrated assessments of historical distribution, current meadow status...

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌱 2: Reduce pressures first. Identify and reduce or remove key environmental pressures where possible to create suitable conditions for recovery. Planting should be used to promote recovery only after underlying stressors have been sufficiently addressed.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌱 Seagrass Recommendation 1: Safeguard existing meadows. Prioritise the protection of existing seagrass meadows to prevent further degradation and enhance their resilience against climate change threats. Restoration should complement, not replace, strong conservation measures

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌊 New: European Seagrass Recommendations 2026 The European Seagrass Restoration Alliance has launched the first continent-wide scientific recommendations to protect and restore seagrass meadows, one of Europe’s most valuable and threatened marine ecosystems. Read: zenodo.org/records/2005...

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European Seagrass Recommendations 2026 - On the future of seagrass restoration in Europe

European Seagrass Recommendations 2026 European Seagrass Restoration Alliance, February 2026, Schiermonnikoog, the Netherlands A consensus policy document presenting eight science-backed recommendati...

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

But we’re losing nature faster than ever. The question is no longer if change is coming, it’s how we guide it, and how fast we act. 💡 Let’s invest in nature as critical infrastructure for a resilient future. #ClimateAction #NaturalCapital #Biodiversity #Sustainability

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🌍 June 5 #WorldEnvironmentDay Nature is our greatest asset, yet too often it’s invisible in decision-making. From seagrass meadows storing ocean carbon 🌊 to forests absorbing CO₂ 🌳 to peatlands locking carbon for centuries 🌱 Our ecosystems underpin our economy, health, and wellbeing.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Through real-world examples and practical insights, we’ll discuss how healthy ecosystems: 🌍 Help tackle climate change 🌍 Support farming and food systems 🌍 Enhance wellbeing 🌍 Strengthen our communities 🌼 If you’re attending Bloom, we’d love to see you there!

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🌺 In this engaging and accessible session, two experts (one from finance and one from environmental science) will come together to explore why nature isn’t just a “nice to have,” but essential to our economy, wellbeing, and future.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

From the food on our plates to the air we breathe and the places we relax, nature quietly underpins our everyday lives. But what happens when these systems begin to break down?

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Join Natural Capital Ireland at Bord Bia Bloom Friday at our talk: Nature Pays Off: Why a Healthy Environment Matters to All of Us 🌍 🌷 Sustainable Living Stage, Friday, May 29th, 4:30pm – 5:00pm

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Bees aren’t just about honey 🍯 🌾 They are the most important pollinators of crops 🌍 They support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems 💶 They contribute €53 million per year to the Irish economy

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🐝 Happy World Bee Day! Did you know there are 100 species of bees in Ireland? These tiny insects are one of the most important (and underrated) workforces supporting our economy and biodiversity 🌼👇

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

The oxygen that keeps us alive comes from natural ecosystems: half on land, half at sea. It's not complicated: we are TOTALLY dependent on the living world. Yet it's still treated as nothing but 'resources', to exploit and destroy for profit.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Save the Date! We’re delighted to share that Natural Capital Ireland will be at #BordBiaBloom, contributing to the Sustainable Living Stage. More information on our speakers to follow... 📍 Phoenix Park, Dublin 📅 Sustainable Living Stage: 4:30pm – 5:00pm / Friday, May 29th

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🌿 National Biodiversity Week is almost here (15–24 May)! 🌿 Across Ireland, hundreds of free events are taking place, inviting us to explore, learn about, and reconnect with the nature on our doorstep. 👉 Find an event near you: biodiversityweek.ie #BiodiversityWeek2026

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🎉 @fairseas.ie Giveaway Winners Announcement 🎉 We’re delighted to share that we’ve randomly selected two winners from our Fair Seas giveaway, congratulations to Anaswara and Aoibheann 👏 👉 Swipe to learn more about Fair Seas #FairSeas #NaturalCapital #Sustainability #OceanHealth #BlueEconomy

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🌲A major milestone for the ForES project! 🌲 We joined researchers, partners, and stakeholders to celebrate the launch of the ForES Project Decision Support Tool. 👉 Read our new blog to learn how it works, who it’s for, and why it matters: www.naturalcapitalireland.com/post/launchi...

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Upcoming event 🌱 Discover the Climate Potential of Ireland’s Peatlands at Lullymore Heritage Site, May 12th. Learn how peatlands can help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and drive meaningful climate action. Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/discover-t... #Peatlands #NatureBasedSolutions

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A fantastic webinar from @epaireland.bsky.social exploring #climatechange through risk and uncertainty. It examines how climate risks arise from hazards, exposure and vulnerability, and highlights the role of adaptation alongside #mitigation 👉 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Cd...

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Climate Risk and Adaptation in an Uncertain World | EPA Climate Lecture

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🌱 Some exciting events coming up this May! 🌱 May is shaping up to be a busy month, with a fantastic range of events focused on climate action, biodiversity, and sustainable futures 🌍 Explore what’s coming up on our events calendar: www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar

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Clean Coasts @cleancoasts.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay2026 we have compiled a list of small changes you can make towards leaving a positive #Impact on our planet🌊 What sustainable swaps will you make this Earth Day? 🌍💙 EarthDay.org #CleanCoasts #EarthDay @EarthDayNetwork

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