John Martin

Scenes up Donard today #Mournes @NTMournes @Mournelive @DrJDMcMullen

Lead is toxic. It is banned in petrol, paint and pipes. You should sign this! banleadnow.com/get-involved/?… and here is why Guest blog: Anne-Marie McDevitt; Ban Lead Now campaign - Giving Nature a Home in Northern Ireland - Get involved - The RSPB Community

As world leaders continue to thrash out a deal (?) at #CoP29, closer to home it is vitally important that @daera_ni & the @niexecutive deliver NIs #climate commitments. Great to see the consultation on 'Just Transition' but now out of step with legislation on Climate Action Plans

🌊 The EU has requested arbitration on the UK's decision to close sandeel fisheries in the north sea to protect seabirds. This is disappointing. A tribunal will consider whether this decision is compatible with the UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

We have closed our investigation into DAERA's previous failure to publish an Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) in Northern Ireland. We will now focus on government delivery of its EIP. Read more and the investigation report👉bit.ly/4dUOlvo

No one in Northern Ireland has been prosecuted for illegally killing birds of prey, despite 89 confirmed incidents in the past 15 years, a report from @RSPBNI finds. bbc.in/4fxVgvV

No prosecutions after 89 birds of prey killed in NI bbc.com/news/articles/…

🔍 @OfficeforEP has completed its investigation into the failure to publish an environmental improvement plan in Northern Ireland by the legal deadline. The watchdog has published its report, but that's not the end of the story. /1 theoep.org.uk/report/oep-mon…

🪽 Urgent action is required to halt the decline of seabirds, improve resilience, and make steps towards recovery 👉We're consulting on an NI Seabird Conservation Strategy- it closes on 16 Dec 🗣️Have your say at: daera-ni.gov.uk/SeabirdConserv… @nidirect @NI_LGA @RSPBNI @BTO_NIreland

Important event for our consultation on protecting sharks, skates and rays or elasmobranch - you can respond today to consultation at : daera-ni.gov.uk/ElasmobranchCo… @nidirect @NI_LGA @RSPBNI @BioDataCentre @QUBbioscience @ClimateCoCentre @ClimateNI @EnvironmentNI @BritishEcolSoc

Great to be down at @Env_Ireland conference in @CrokePark. @smytho outlining the importance of nature targets in the nature restoration directive. @daera_ni Dep Sec Julie Thompson outlining the importance of the recently @niexecutive approved Environmental Improvement Plan.

‼️ Closing Thursday! 📢 DAERA is seeking a Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson for the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside. 👉 Rosemary Thomas, member of CNCC chats about the role in post. 🔗 See more: daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/appoi…

Current pressures on nature in Northern Ireland are unsustainable and urgent action is needed to protect and improve the environment for this and future generations – read our report on the drivers and pressures affecting biodiversity here 👉bit.ly/3Npq8lV

NI nature facing unsustainable pressure, says ⁦@OfficeforEP⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

Great to host @daera_ni Minister @AndrewMuirNI today in Belfast WoW to discuss the draft seabird conservation strategy. Thanks to @ErinMc_keown for leading for @RSPBNI. You can respond here daera-ni.gov.uk/SeabirdConserv…

An EU scheme has seen the curlew brought back from the brink of extinction and now thriving in parts of Northern Ireland, including Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. Read more on this story here: bbc.in/4eZJGcF

What’s been achieved here in Northern Ireland is being held up as an example of what is possible when everyone works together #curlew #waders #conservation #agrienvironment

@James_BG @NaturalEngland Very much support the publication of this report but 'State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024'...not the UK...although a UK report led by the different statutory agencies in Northern Ireland/Wales/Scotland/England would be very welcome. Environment @ThatsDevolved...

Big new report out from @NaturalEngland on the UK's natural capital and why it makes economic sense to take better care of it. businessgreen.com/news/4367798/l…

This is brilliant news! The recovery of the Curlews is an excellent example of how farmers and conservation charities can work together to protect habitats. Well done to @RSPBNI and everyone working to make @CurlewLIFE a success. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Great to see conservation work by farmers having a positive impact for one of NIs most threatened species, the curlew. Dont forget to the sign the @Natures_Voice petition asking for more funding for nature friendly farming action.rspb.org.uk/page/156168/pe…

📢DAERA is seeking a Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson for the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside. 👉Rosemary Thomas, member of CNCC chats about the role in post. 🔗See more: daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/appoi…