@envpillar.bsky.social
An advocacy coalition of Irish environmental groups, working together to promote environmental protection, a sustainable economy and a just society
@envpillar.bsky.socialEnvironmental law is being unravelled at EU level & nature needs your voice! We demand that our European leaders defend the laws that protect people & nature, not bow to polluters & vested interests. Speak up for nature – sign the Hands Off Nature petition www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
@envpillar.bsky.socialNo extra funding for nature, carbon tax U-turn – the Government is clearly walking away from its climate, nature & energy security commitments in Budget 2027. Great to see coverage of our reaction to Budget 2027
@envpillar.bsky.social@fintankelly.bsky.social nails when it comes to how this budget failed nature and wildlife in terms of funding, while money can always be found for other sectors
@envpillar.bsky.socialWe demand that our European leaders defend the laws that protect people and nature, not bow to polluters and vested interests #HandsOffNature
@envpillar.bsky.socialStop Climate Chaos & Environmental Pillar wrote to Minister O’Brien ahead of the Informal Meeting of EU energy ministers setting out priorities for energy affordability, energy efficiency & renewables & energy security by cutting dependence on fossil fuels
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@envpillar.bsky.socialProtect our health, water & biodiversity from pesticides! Policymakers, scientists, civil society & key stakeholders will discuss how EU legislation can best safeguard health, water quality & biodiversity at a public conference in Europe House, Dublin on Oct 6 www.pan-europe.info/events/confe...
@envpillar.bsky.social@envpillar.bsky.social met with Minister Jack Chambers to outline our pre-Budget asks - investment in nature restoration, funding a fair transition from fossil fuels, investment in renewables & retrofit schemes, support for public & active transport & sustainable funding for civil society groups
@envpillar.bsky.socialWe’re calling for a Budget that matches Ireland’s climate and nature commitments. Budget 2027 is an opportunity to invest in measures that protect people & ecosystems, restore nature, provide warm homes, deliver clean energy & enable sustainable transport www.environmentalpillar.ie/budget-2027-...
@envpillar.bsky.socialIn our submission on Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan, we highlighted the need for ambitious nature restoration on public lands, including lands owned by the Defence Forces such as Curragh Camp, Glen of Imaal, Kilbride Camp and Finner Camp.
@envpillar.bsky.socialIreland has ambitious targets under the EU Nature Restoration Regulation to re-establish native woodlands.
To support this national effort we've mapped key native woodlands with potential for ambitious restoration using public lands
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