Environment
The government has defended Irish meat production in a report on the recommendations made by two citizens' assemblies on biodiversity loss.
Agri-Business
The state will monitor the impact of measures for biodiversity implemented under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by 2027.
Two new research co-centres for climate change set to begin works in January will focus on sustainable agri-food and biodiversity loss
Organic farming was specifically mentioned in two of the 154 recommendations in the Citizens' Assembly's report on Biodiversity Loss.
An Taisce has called on the government to take heed of the recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss.
The 2021 Climate Action Plan progress report has been published which shows that energy related emissions have continued to rise.
The Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss will hold an additional meeting this weekend to discuss its final recommendations.
The assembly will continue to discuss its recommendations over the next weeks to advise the government on tackling the biodiversity crisis.
The EU Council of environment ministers called for the adoption of an ambitious and transformative global biodiversity framework today.
Environmental pollution is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss and has significantly negative effects for everyone.