Take Action

The Irish Wildlife Trust works to create a better future for Ireland’s biodiversity by motivating and supporting people to take action to protect biodiversity.

To learn more about what you can do to help nature why not take one of the action below;

Attend an IWT Event > See event page here

Join the Irish Wildlife Trust as a member to support our work > Join here 

Contact your local IWT branch to meet a network of like-minded nature lovers > See local branch contact here

 

Below are more actions you can take right now to help fight biodiversity loss in Ireland

 

Don't let the EU tear down nature protection

The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion. We have until the 10th of September to speak up before it’s too late.

Some decision-makers call it “simplification” or “cutting red tape”, when in truth it’s dismantling our key environmental protections, one by one. What’s actually being simplified is the path for those who want to profit from the destruction of nature at everyone’s expense. And they are doing it quietly, when most people are away. In the middle of the summer, the European Commission launched a so-called ‘Call for Evidence’, asking companies, organisations and citizens whether EU environmental laws should be weakened.

Click below to fill in the quick form and use your voice to stand up for nature

Hands Off Nature

Call on Ireland’s Government to protect its seas
Ireland’s biodiversity is reaching a tipping point. For decades, Ireland has lacked effective Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) — leading to widespread habitat degradation and an alarming decline in marine species. The now critically endangered angel shark population has plummeted by 90% since the early 1900s, while puffins face the threat of extinction. In fact, recent studies show that 65% of Ireland’s coastal habitats are considered ecologically unhealthy. That’s why we need your help.

Fair Seas Petition

 

Nature Restoration Law 
Let your government and Members of the European Parliament know you care and want to see nature restored now 

 

Nature Restoration Law

 



 


Ocean Action: Help us call for Marine Protected Areas that are free from harmful fishing!


Real Marine Protected Areas are within the EU’s grasp




Fishing nets as tall as a three-storey building and as wide as a football field scoop up the seabed everyday, even inside Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). During the week commencing 2nd of May, the EU parliament will vote on the adoption of a text that would bring the EU a lot closer towards ending harmful fishing inside MPAs. To show your support for proper ocean action, you can

1. Share our message on social media: Twitter; Facebook; Instagram

2. Sign this petition by our colleagues Oceana


Garden Action: Don't Mow, Let it Grow!


Photo credit: Grace Bettayeb


Take Action in the Garden and community – click here for details


 


Public Consultation: Forest Strategy




If you have a view on trees and forests in Ireland now is your chance to share them with the government. They have set up this short (c.15 mins) survey to inform a new vision for forests. Let your voice be heard


https://foreststrategy.consultation.ie/en/content/working-towards-ireland%E2%80%99s-shared-vision-forestry-and-new-forest-strategy


 


Public Consultation: Water Management Plans


https://swanireland.ie/take-action/restore-our-waters/?fbclid=IwAR0iZtS-soeZf98aUoXPIvWAfqbuq9iGkFuTn-Yd7WdMJJia6EcxvY7Lwk4


 


Public Consultation: Marine Protected Areas


Take action on marine protection: Participate in the public consultation on Marine Protected Areas in Ireland!