The Living Planet Report reveals a devastating 73% drop in global wildlife populations. Nature is unravelling—we need bold action now to protect biodiversity and secure a resilient future.

‼️ 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 ⁦The Office for Environmental Protection⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

Today, The Office for Environmental Protection launched its latest report ⬇️

Great to be down at Environment Ireland conference in Croke Park. Ossian Smyth outlining the importance of nature targets in the nature restoration directive. DAERA Dep Sec Julie Thompson outlining the importance of the recently NI Executive approved Environmental Improvement Plan.

🪽 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 NILGA RSPB NI BTO Northern Ireland

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 NILGA RSPB NI Biodiversity Ireland School of Biological Sciences Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water Climate Northern Ireland NI Environment Link British Ecological Society

🔍 The Office for Environmental Protection 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…

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 RSPB NI finds. bbc.in/4fxVgvV

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

The Office for Environmental Protection have closed an investigation into DAERA's failure to publish the Environmental Improvement Plan. RSPB NI w/ greenalliance submitted a complaint on this failure and we are happy to see the EIP is now published. We will work with DAERA to ensure the EIP is implemented

🌊 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’re immensely proud to share that the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative Conservation Initiative has won the Protect & Restore Nature The Earthshot Prize 2024! 🏆 It recognises our partnership work across 75 million hectares of Kazakh steppe, driving the remarkable comeback of the unique Saiga Antelope.

We are at Stormont today to chat to MLAs about our petition for increased investment in nature-friendly farming. To have resilient farms and meet nature and climate targets, we must support production of food sustainably. #NatureCantWait

Thanks to the MLAs who turned up yesterday to support our petition for increased investment in nature-friendly farming.  Show your support for an increased budget for the food and farming industry here: rspb.org.uk/farmingpetition #NatureCantWait

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

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

Stop worrying about bats and newts? No Rachel Reeves – start worrying about the future of our economy if we tear down the nature it depends on. Nature isn’t a blocker; it’s the foundation of growth.