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More than 30 potential new species discovered living at the bottom of the sea

Robots have discovered 39 potential new species at the bottom of the ocean. Researchers at the Natural History Museum said the undescribed organisms represent a fraction of the undiscovered species from the deep sea, which scientists are working to ...

27 Jul 2022 at 15:36

National News

Ten new biodiversity officers will have 'enormous impact' on nature - Noonan

Ten local authorities have been awarded funding to appoint biodiversity officers to deliver local action for biodiversity. The programme is being delivered by the Heritage Council and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) with the ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:38

National News

Pilot programme to promote knowledge of biodiversity on building sites launched

A pilot course aimed at public sector staff and contractors working in sensitive environments, including building sites, to develop knowledge of nature and biodiversity conservation has been launched. The new biodiversity pilot training ...

17 May 2023 at 16:45

Northern Ireland

Councils ‘underperforming’ on climate change action, say campaigners

Local councils are struggling to make progress on net zero, research by a campaign group has found. Four years after councils in the UK started formally declaring a climate emergency, a series of scorecards published by Climate ...

18 Oct 2023 at 00:01

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Infrastructure Minister backs No Mow May to promote biodiversity

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has backed the ‘No Mow May’ approach to help promote biodiversity on the roadside during this month. The Department for Infrastructure has responsibility for cutting 45,000km of grass verges ...

03 May 2024 at 10:17

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Centra Claudy sponsor the planting of 300 trees in the Faughan Valley to support biodiversity

Centra Claudy has sponsored the planting of 300 trees in the Faughan Valley to support a community project and biodiversity in the area. The Faughan Valley Community Interest Company has been working to develop and enhance ...

10 May 2024 at 10:38

National News

'We must think long-term' - Taoiseach calls for protection of biodiversity in Ireland

Micheál Martin has called for a “new era” in protecting biodiversity in Ireland. In a speech opening the second day of a national biodiversity conference in Dublin Castle, the Taoiseach told delegates he believes there is ...

09 Jun 2022 at 12:52

National News

Climate campaigners picket ‘talking shop’ biodiversity conference

A biodiversity conference in Dublin was labelled a “talking shop” by climate campaigners who protested at the event on Wednesday. The conference at Dublin Castle was attended by the Minister for Heritage, Darragh O’Brien,...

08 Jun 2022 at 15:21

Northern Ireland

First recorded sighting of rare dragonfly in Belfast hailed by conservationists

The first recorded sighting of a rare type of dragonfly in Belfast has been hailed by conservationists. The black-tailed skimmer dragonfly was spotted by volunteers at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve in the west of the city ...

08 Jul 2025 at 14:57

National News

Cross-border science programme aims to tackle environmental issues

A cross-border science programme has been launched to help tackle challenges surrounding climate change across the UK and Ireland. The Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water is a virtual programme which brings ...

18 Sept 2025 at 17:27

Northern Ireland

Independent regulator for environment in Northern Ireland recommended

An independent regulator for the environment in Northern Ireland has been recommended. The role is to include oversight of air and water quality, waste management, nature and biodiversity and the marine environment....

21 Oct 2025 at 14:30

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