Business For Biodiversity Ireland

09/06/2026

Have Your Say: Ireland’s Water Future

Ireland is preparing its next Water Action Plan (2028–2033) — and your voice matters.

Every six years, EU Member States review and update plans to protect and improve our water environment. As part of this process, a public consultation is now open on the Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) affecting our rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.

This consultation helps identify the key challenges and pressures on our water quality — and will directly shape the actions and measures included in the next Water Action Plan.

We want to hear from you
- Share your views on the issues identified
- Highlight any additional concerns
- Help inform solutions for protecting Ireland’s water environment

Complete the short online questionnaire or submit your feedback by email or post. You can respond to as many or as few questions as you like up to the deadline of 5pm, 19 June 2026. 👉https://ow.ly/c28F50Z64z1

By taking part, you’ll play a role in shaping how Ireland protects and manages its water for years to come.

09/06/2026

Galway City Council's award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival will return to the city with brand new dates- Wednesday, 24 June to Sunday, 28 June 2026, bringing five days of creative, community-led events focused on climate action, sustainability and positive change. 🤩🥳

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Beidh Féile Inspioráidí Aeráide Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe, a bhfuil gradam buaite aige, ar ais sa chathair ar na dátaí nua seo - Dé Céadaoin an 24 Meitheamh go Dé Domhnaigh, an 28 Meitheamh 2026, cúig lá d’imeachtaí cruthaitheacha faoi stiúir an phobail a bheidh dírithe ar ghníomhú ar son na haeráide, ar an inbhuanaitheacht agus ar athrú dearfach. 🤩🥳

🔗To view the full line up visit: www.galwayclimatefestival.ie

05/06/2026

Global report provides an alternative to climate breakdown, political extremism and economic tensions

05/06/2026

The Great Big All Ireland Hedgehog Count Starts next week!!! For the week 8th to 15th June we are asking people to make an extra effort to look for hedgehogs and report your sightings at hedgehogsireland.com. So take a night time stroll in your garden or park or in the countryside and see what you can see. If you see roadkill hedgehogs, please report those too. Be careful out in the dark and Please don't disturb or pick up hedgehogs!

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

🌿 What does it take to move nature restoration from regulation to implementation?

Two years after the adoption of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation, Member States are preparing their national restoration plans. Funding will be one of the biggest tests of whether those plans can deliver.

On 11 June 2026, EuroNatur and CEE Bankwatch Network will launch a new report with national cost estimates for effective nature restoration in Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary and Croatia.

The hybrid event, hosted by MEP César Luena at the European Parliament and online, will share findings from the study, lessons learned and areas for improvement. It will also look at what biodiversity budget planning means for national governments, EU decision makers and local implementers.

Register to follow the discussion: https://www.besnet.world/events/unlocking-nature-financing-national-cost-estimates-for-effective-nature-restoration/

05/06/2026

Bio-based plastics are made from renewable materials and they can reduce emissions and plastic pollution, while supporting a circular bioeconomy.

05/06/2026

“When nature starts to bounce back, it doesn’t only provide livelihoods, food security and carbon storage; it revives the hope, joy and inspiration…” The theme for is how climate relates to nature and vice versa - great article on the importance of

Technological interventions face huge financial or practical challenges. Why not embrace the Earth’s feedback loops?

05/06/2026

🐝✨ Join us this Monday, 8th June for the official launch of the Kerry Wild Bee Festival 2026 at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park organised by Transition Kerry , Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park and Irish Wildlife Trust - Kerry Branch 🐝

We’re honoured to welcome Professor Jane Stout onscreen, co‑author of the All‑Ireland Pollinator Plan, who will deliver an inspiring online talk which will be screened in person “Reversing Wild Bee Decline”

🕖 7.00pm – 8.30pm
📍 Screening in person at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park

✨ The Lakeside Café at Tralee Bay Wetlands will be providing refreshments on the evening, so come along, relax, and enjoy an inspiring start to this year’s festival.

This special event marks the beginning of this year’s festival, taking place on 4th & 5th July with the full programme available to book now online.

📲 Register at the link below or call 066 7126700 to reserve your place:
https://traleebaywetlands.org/nature/kerry-wild-bee-festival

Please feel free to share and spread the word.

We look forward to welcoming you on Monday evening🎤🐝

This festival is proudly supported by the Kerry County Council, Ceangal Local Authority Heritage Programme.



Kerry County Council Kerry Library Tralee My Love Tralee Tidy Towns Visit Tralee Gortbrack Organic Farm River Dog Studios Irish Wildlife Trust - Kerry Branch Discover Kerry Connect Kerry Traleetoday.ie Biodiversity Ireland Radio Kerry Kerry's Eye The Kerryman Tralee Advertiser Kerry Sustainable Energy Co-op The Heritage Council Maharees Heritage and Conservation The Rose Hotel Benners Hotel Tralee Ballyroe Lodge Ballyseede Castle Hotel Manor West Retail Park Manor West Hotel & Leisure Club Kerry County Arts Kerry County Museum Blennerville Windmill North Kerry Family Fun fun.ie - Find Fun Fast anywhere in Ireland Tralee Chamber The Family Edit National Parks and Wildlife Service Nature Network Ireland Kingdom Bee Highway Domnick Walsh Photography Eye Focus LTD

02/06/2026

How do we build a nature-first economy? BFBI Executive Director Dr Maria Fitzpatrick joined Tom Popple of BE IMPACTFUL & Climate Cocktail Club, Prof Jane Stout, Trinity College Dublin and Dr Barry O'Donoghue of National Parks and Wildlife Service on the Sustainable Living Stage at in the Phoenix Park over the June Bank Holiday weekend to explore how business and culture can unite with science in driving nature restoration.

Maria also joined her Natural Capital Ireland colleagues Dr Jimmy O'Keeffe, Dublin City University and NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane to discuss how businesses and policymakers can apply accounting to ensure nature is considered and supported in all our economic decisions - EVERYTHING depends on it! Investing in healthy ecosystems:
🌍 Helps tackle climate change
🐝 Supports farming and food systems
💚 Enhances wellbeing
🌈 Strengthens our communities & business resilience

Thanks to Bord Bia Bloom and organisers for having us, to all who came to listen and share insights, and to Tom, Deirdre and Barry for the great snaps!

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