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
Get Involved: Community Conversations
Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan starts with community voices.
ACT and Hometree are hosting Community Conversations on behalf of the National Parks and Wildlife Service this September and October, bringing people together across the provinces to share stories, ideas, and experiences that will shape Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan.
This is an opportunity to ensure policies reflect the realities of communities, while deepening our collective connection to the natural world. Our Irish Wildlife Trust community are key stakeholders and we want your views reflected in the recommendations to the government.
Join in, share your perspective, and help shape a future where nature and people thrive together.
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!
