Environment

In May 2025, Dromintee man Brian Hoey—founder of Mountain Ways Ireland, foraging teacher, and community herbalist—embarked on a remarkable journey: he lived entirely on wild and foraged foods for the entire...

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has published its Draft Plan Strategy, the first stage of the new Local Development Plan (LDP) 2035. This important document outlines how the district will grow and...

Have your say on Northern Ireland’s climate future.The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) invites you to respond to the draft Climate Action Plan 2023–2027. 🗓️ Consultation closes: 8 October 2025...

There are several things you should take into account when organising a clean-up event. It is important to assess the area you wish to clean up. Identify the specific issues that...

Newry Mourne and Down District Council have developed a Biodiversity Strategy that will concentrate conservation efforts on Council-owned land until 2030. The strategy links in with the aims of our...

Farmers and agricultural contractors are invited to attend the College Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Slurry Management Open Day on a dairy farm near Banbridge. Ian McClelland, 64 Moss...

2024 sees the commencement of a new Shared Island Fund, provided by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications to support cross-boarder and all-island community climate action initiatives as an...

This is a grant competition for not-for-profit organisations and councils, funding projects to deliver water quality improvements, help connect people with the water environment and bring about behavior change. The...

PEACEPLUS is a new European Union funding programme designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. It is managed by the Special EU...

This week, NIEL is launching the RESIL RISK Northern Ireland 2023 report outlining insights into public perceptions of climate risks and adaptation strategies. The survey, carried out in May 2023, ...

Free trees for biodiversity – Communities invited to spruce up the landscape, with the gift of free trees Schools, youth groups, community groups and landowners are invited to tackle Northern...

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has successfully secured funding for over £1.1 million (total budget £2.3million) from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency’s (NIEA) Environment Fund. This funding package...