Category Archives for "Citizens’ Assembly Ideas"

Jan 22

Let our rivers run free

Let our rivers run free   First published online: 22nd January 2025 By Padraic Fogarty Pádraic Fogarty is author of ‘Whittled Away – Ireland’s Vanishing Nature’ (Collins, 2017) and is former Campaign Officer for the IWT.   The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of […]

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Oct 23

Strengthening Hedgerow Protection 

Citizens’ Assembly Ideas In this column we examine the recommendation of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss. One such recommendation was the reviewing, strengthening and improved enforcement of legislation regarding hedgerows. Katie Smirnova of Hedgerows Ireland takes a closer look for us. Strengthening Hedgerow Protection  Written by Katie Smirnova, Campaigns Officer at Hedgerows Ireland The […]

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Oct 14

The Magic Of An Irish Rainforest

The Magic Of An Irish Rainforest By Eoghan Daltun Published online October 14th 2024 The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Irish Wildlife Trust. Guest Writer in  Irish Wildlife Magazine Autumn 2024 Issue. Get your copy of the latest magazine by joining IWT […]

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Jun 12

It’s Time Public Land Was Managed In The Public Interest

It’s Time Public Land Was Managed In The Public Interest By Fintan Kelly, Guest Writer in  Irish Wildlife Magazine Summer 2024 Issue. Get your copy of the latest magazine by joining IWT today. The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Irish Wildlife Trust. […]

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Mar 12

How changing our economic goals could help to restore nature

Citizen’s Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss” as well as the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Actions “Report on the examination of recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly report on biodiversity loss”. At the IWT we were delighted to see many progressive solutions to […]

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