NI Environment Link

The NIEL Manifesto for the 2027 Assembly Election is now available. This manifesto sets out what NIEL members believe needs to be done to ensure NI’s environment is valued, resilient, and healthy for future generations: bit.ly/4ldocgv

The Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas and Politics has launched. Over 120 events across 50+ venues in Belfast, and features a high-energy mix of traditional debates, workshops, comedy and music with the theme, ‘Thou Shalt Not Have No Idea’ ➡️ ow.ly/99Gx50Yp2m8

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI is seeking views on a new strategic approach to the management of resources and waste in Northern Ireland. 📅Consultation closes on 8th April 2026. 🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/3mpt8un7 🔗Have your say: tinyurl.com/mryt6wza

An updated plan to boost Northern Ireland's resilience to climate change has been approved by the executive. Although it covers five years, it’s already halfway through its schedule, meaning many actions need to speed up to stay on track. Louise Cullen has the story.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the introduction of a new developer contributions scheme for wastewater infrastructure. More: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kimmins-v…

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a new mapping resource designed to enhance the protection of breeding wading birds in Northern Ireland. More information: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/new-mappi…

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI has today launched Northern Ireland’s third Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NICCAP3) alongside @NationalTrustNI, setting out actions required to improve our climate change resilience over next 5 years. Read more: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-…

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI discusses Northern Ireland’s third Climate Change Adaptation Programme which he published today. Read more: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-… @NationalTrustNI @ClimateNI @niexecutive @NI_LGA @EnvironmentNI @AFBI_NI @DiscoverCAFRE

The third Northern Ireland Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NICCAP3) was launched today, taking a whole society approach to adapting to climate change. Read the full programme here🔗: tinyurl.com/yc7hpw5m

The CCC's supplementary analysis for the 7th UK Carbon Budget: 🟠For every pound spent on Net Zero, the benefits outweigh it by 2.2 to 4.1 times. 🟠The cost of cutting UK emissions to net-zero is less than the cost of a single fossil-fuel price shock 🔗lnkd.in/d4h5nwi3

An updated plan to boost Northern Ireland's resilience to climate change has been approved by the executive. bbc.in/4rMSWqp

CLOSES TODAY - HAVE YOUR SAY!📢 Defra and the Devolved Governments have launched a UK wide consultation on domestic solid fuel burning to reduce PM2.5 and smoke emissions. 📅Open until 19 Mar 2026. 👉Respond via Citizen Space: consult.defra.gov.uk/domestic-burni…

🚲 Belfast Cycling Network 🚶🏻‍♀️ This Monday 23rd March, we’re hosting a drop in event to discuss Botanic Ave/ Dublin Rd Pedestrian & Cycling improvements. 📌 It’s taking place in the Accidental Theatre, Shaftesbury Sq, 1-7pm. Find out more here: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/… If you can’t make it, but would still like to find out more, you can email us: activetravel@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk ⏰ The closing date for comments is 10 April.

⚠️Last chance to claim payment under Farming with Nature Transition Scheme ▶️claim window closes at 5pm on 31 March 2026 🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/last-chan… @AFBI_NI @AgrilandIreland @FJNorth

👉There's still time to apply! ⚠️Closes this Thursday 19th. Appointment of Chair and up to 18 Members to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC). 🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/closing-d… @nidirect @nibusinessinfo @deptinfra @dptfinance @healthdpt @Economy_NI

Only 1 week left! Join us at the Good Relations Awards & #TBUC Engagement Forum on Tuesday 24 March 2026. Celebrate incredible people making a real difference in our communities 🌟 Book now ➡ eventbrite.co.uk/e/good-relatio… #GoodRelations #CommunityEngagement

Know someone driving positive change in their organisation and community? Nominate them for the 2026 Responsible Business Ambassador Award! Closing date: Friday 1 May bitcni.org.uk/awards @fujitsu_uk #ResponsibleBusiness #BITCNIAwards

🗓️ 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 Have your say on the draft Nature Recovery Strategy before the new deadline of 15 April 2026. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/deadline-…

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI is seeking views on a new strategic approach to the management of resources and waste in Northern Ireland. 📅Consultation closes on 8th April 2026. 🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/3mpt8un7 🔗Have your say: tinyurl.com/mryt6wza

EVENT REMINDER! 📢 Register now: ow.ly/qlo750Yrq7l Pathways to a Living Roadmap brings together Lough Neagh stakeholders to shape practical, community-led solutions to the environmental challenges facing our waterways.

📢#WeAreSeeking a Senior Marine Mammal Specialist to provide expert advice on conservation of marine mammals, & support secretariat function to UK strandings and bycatch initiatives Apply here👉bit.ly/JNCCjob2026001 2 year fixed term | £41,525 | Hybrid working #JobOpportunity