Ireland’s Environment 2024🌎 #Ireland #Environment #EPA #Budget2025 #biodiversity The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have just published “Ireland’s State of the Environment Report 2024” (https://lnkd.in/euVb8kZa) and it makes for challenging reading. Although all aspects of Ireland’s environment are facing issues, it is climate and, particularly, biodiversity that are considered to be under the greatest threat where identified, legislative targets are unlikely to be met. For Ecologists, this sadly comes as no surprise.; however, as indicated in the Foreword by Laura Burke (EPA Director General): “I urge you to read this report: this is your country, your environment, and safeguarding it is not optional – it is essential.” Everyone needs to be more aware of our environment. Although meeting future targets on climate change and biodiversity protection are very challenging, that is no excuse to ignore them. The €172m announced for nature and heritage in Budget 2025 last week may go part-way to meeting some targets. Although we are still awaiting Ireland’s National Restoration Plan, the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Law is another, welcome step that will see 20% of ecosystems restored by 2030. However, most importantly, we need people to engage with their environment – to understand the issues, processes, and solutions to the challenges we face. In other words, we need more ecologists! Inis Environmental Consultants Ltd. are at the forefront of supporting our clients to deliver nature positive solutions on their projects, from small scale building renovations to Strategic Infrastructure Developments, including many renewable energy projects that will also assist in meeting our climate targets. Navigating environmental legislation, mitigating ecological risk and future-proofing our client’s projects to ensure delivery against future environmental targets are core to our work. Together, we strongly believe that this approach will contribute to a better environment in Ireland for everyone to enjoy. https://lnkd.in/eYdsJ-pZ
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🚨 Urgent Call to Action: Let's support the #EUNatureRestorationLaw 🚨 👉🏻 Why It Matters: At a critical juncture for environmental legislation, the EU Nature Restoration Law (#NRL) is our best chance to combat #biodiversity loss and enhance ecosystem health across Europe. This law is a key part of the EU Biodiversity Strategy, aimed at significantly restoring both terrestrial and marine environments by 2030, setting a precedent for global environmental governance. 👉🏻 What Happened? Despite gaining approval from the European Parliament, the #NRL is now at risk. A sudden shift by a minority of EU member states has unexpectedly removed it from the Council of the EU's agenda. This retreat threatens to undo decades of progress in ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation. 👉🏻 How does this law impacts? - The NRL presents a historic opportunity to safeguard and rejuvenate our ecosystems: - By 2030, 20% of the EU's land and marine areas are to be restored, with a commitment to restoring all ecosystems in need by 2050. - By 2030, drained peatlands in agricultural ecosystems are to be rewetted, and new measures to protect our forests are to be introduced. - By 2030, there must be no net loss of urban greenery, with an increase in the share of green spaces and trees. - Over 25,000 km of river barriers are to be removed by 2030. 💥 How You Can Help: - Spread the Word: Share this message to raise awareness. Discuss why the NRL is crucial, what’s at risk, and emphasize that your voice matters. We must show that we care deeply about our natural heritage and our future! - Sign the Petition: Lend your voice to urge the president of the EU Council to achieve the majority needed to pass this law. Your signature can drive change! Sign here: https://lnkd.in/e9p3ZyVC Let's not allow this moment to fade. Join us in supporting this pivotal legislation. #RestoreNature #EUNRL Climate Collective Sources: 6000 scientists urge for EU nature restoration law: https://lnkd.in/ea9Jw-Qc Recent events: https://lnkd.in/eUzSPZQX
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Hogan Lovells' Jacqueline Mailly and Grégoire Paquet write: In a surprising turn of events, the Council of EU Environment Ministers formally adopted on 17 June 2024, the much-contested EU Nature Restoration Law. The new Law sets specific, legally binding, targets and obligations for restoring diverse ecosystems, ranging from terrestrial landscapes to marine, freshwater, and urban environments. For the first time ever, it lays down measures not only to preserve but to restore nature. #europeanunion #environment #climatechange #biodiversity #sustainability
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📢 Have you heard? The European Union has taken a significant step forward in environmental protection with the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). This landmark decision represents a major win for nature conservation, climate action, and the EU Green Deal. 👉 Why it matters: Ambitious restoration targets: The NRL sets ambitious goals to restore 20% of EU land and sea areas by 2030, with all ecosystems in need restored by 2050. 🌲 Public and scientific backing: Over 1 million citizens and 6,000 scientists supported the law's passage, demonstrating widespread public and scientific consensus. 🌲 Positive impact on climate goals: Restoring ecosystems plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change and fostering climate resilience. 🌲 Economic opportunities: The law opens doors for the development of voluntary biodiversity credit markets, allowing businesses to invest in restoration efforts. Here is everything you need to know (for now) about the EU’s Nature Restoration Law. https://lnkd.in/dFjVAi4F #NatureRestoration #EUGreenDeal #Biodiversity #climateaction #biodiversitycredits #NRL
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The EU Nature Restoration Law sets ambitious targets for restoring degraded ecosystems across Europe. By 2030, member states are required to restore at least 20% of their land and sea areas, with further milestones extending to 2040 and 2050.
On June 17, 2024, a qualified majority of the European Union Environmental Council voted in favor of the Nature Restoration Law, thereby giving the final green light to the first law of its kind in the EU – to protect and restore Europe’s forests, land, coastlines, lakes, ocean and overall biodiversity. The Nature Restoration Law aims at rehabilitating at least 20% of the European Union's land and sea areas by 2030 and all degraded ecosystems by 2050. An earlier agreement almost a year ago between the European Parliament and the Council failed to pass a final vote in March 2024. https://lnkd.in/eWrFPb_a
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Reforming New Zealand’s resource management and environmental landscape is one of the Government’s top priorities. Through the reform process, New Zealand could look to overseas legislation to consider the introduction of nature-positive infrastructure requirements. In partnership with Arup, we consider the United Kingdom’s Environment Act 2021 and its potential application in New Zealand to create nature-positive infrastructure. #naturepositive #biodiversity #environment #netgain #sustainableimpact #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture
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International Law is not known for its authority or clarity and oftentimes it is left up to the State’s discretion how enforceable or stringent the treaty or law will be in their given territory. Australia has the potential to become a global leader in nature restoration by adopting an ambitious interpretation of international law. While the legal framework offers significant opportunities for nature conservation and restoration, Australia has yet to fully capitalise on these mechanisms. We must push for a more proactive and ambitious interpretation of international law by the Australian Government. By embracing a broader understanding of its obligations under these agreements, Australia can unlock significant opportunities for nature restoration and conservation. It can be a leader in an area so often overlooked in favour of new tech and continued development in the fight against climate change. Doing the bare minimum rarely if ever leads to future successes. By taking the initiative, Australia can play a pivotal role in addressing global challenges related to biodiversity loss and climate change while gaining significant benefits for its own people and the planet as a whole.
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Excellent news for the environment with the approval of the Nature Restoration Law. Let's hope this law delivers the much-needed restoration it aspires to. #europe #biodiversity #environment https://lnkd.in/eGNa25NT
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🌳 The Nature Restoration law was adopted by EU environment ministers! This is a needed and urgent step forward! What is the Nature Restoration Law? 📜 The EU Nature Restoration Law is a continent-wide, binding law aiming to restore degraded ecosystems across Europe. 🎯 It sets specific, legally binding targets to rehabilitate at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030. 🌱 Focuses on ecosystems with significant potential to capture and store carbon, and to prevent or reduce the impacts of natural disasters. Why is it Important? 🏞️ Addresses the alarming rate of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation in the EU. 🌾 Supports the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and is a crucial part of the European Green Deal. 🛡️ Aims to enhance resilience against climate change and safeguard biodiversity for future generations. 🌊 Helps ensure a habitable environment by restoring natural areas that are vital for sustaining life. This law is a significant step towards reversing the worrying trends of environmental decline and ensuring sustainable coexistence with our natural surroundings.
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Governments listening and utilising knowledge reports from Traditional Owners and Torres Strait lslanders Scientists Ecosystems Wetlands Birdlife Wildlife widespread in Australia and worldwide initiatives l want protected laws which include open communications with all sectors to ensure Australian protected laws aren't just that, they also need to stop Duck Shooting in Victoria and provide policies which are future ongoing Australia is changing constantly weather, river systems, humidity, horseriding banned in Shire or Council reserves, State or National Parks as is trail bikes which spread invasive weeds and local communities need to be informed regularly as to changing conditions ie flooding...
A useful commentary by Michael Vardon on the new “Environment Information Australia” tasked with assembling and disseminating credible environmental data for the nation. (They asked me if I was interested in applying for the Directorship a while ago - and I said I would if and when the agency becomes an independent authority.) What is this problem our various governments have with independent publicly available environmental data?
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In recent times, a number of clients have sought advice on the scope of certain exemptions that apply under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act). Section 43B of the EPBC Act is one of those exemptions and is commonly referred to as the ‘continuing use exemption’. This exemption has not received extensive judicial consideration until recently, when the Federal Court in Save Our Strathbogie Forest Inc v Secretary to the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action [2024] FCA 317 handed down its decision (Strathbogie Decision). Under the ‘continuing use exemption’, assessment and approval processes under the EPBC Act are not engaged where the use (of land or sea) was occurring before the commencement of the EPBC Act and has continued in substantially the same manner and form. Save Our Strathbogie Forest Inc sought injunctive relief to restrain the Secretary to the Victorian State Government Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action from conducting planned ‘fuel reduction burns’ in four specified areas within the Strathbogie State Forest. The Strathbogie Decision provides useful guidance on the limitations which apply to the ‘continuing use exemption’. In this decision, the evidence did not establish that the specific planned burn areas were used for controlled burns immediately before 16 July 2000, or that the four proposed planned burns are properly characterised as a lawful continuation of any such use. Definitely worth a read!