Learn about our oceans on World Ocean Day
Oceans of Learning resources provided by the Marine Institute explore the inextricable link between our ocean and our climate. 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans that are the
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EPA Report on Water Governance in Ireland
This report assesses water governance in Ireland using the Water Governance Indicator Framework, a tool developed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2018 to assist countries
Peatlands Webinar presentations are now available online
Managing peatlands to optimise returns for water quality, climate mitigation and biodiversity webinar was very well attended by a wide range of Government Departments, Agencies, organisations and community groups. The
Irish Water adopt the Framework Plan for the National Water Resources Plan
Irish Water has adopted the Framework Plan for the National Water Resources Plan (NWRP) which will safeguard public health, support growth and meet the challenges of climate change over the
Bathing water improvements but more needs to be done.
The EPA published its Bathing Water Quality in Ireland A report for 2020 today and while improvements are noted and welcomed by An Fóram Uisce. Pollution incidences tend to occur
How climate change is impacting oceans and what needs to be done from the World Economic Forum.
The ocean is inextricably linked to our climate. Rising air temperatures due to global warming are melting the polar ice caps and dissolving glaciers, leading to rising sea levels. But the
Water Advisory Body Quarterly Report No.1 of 2021
The Water Advisory Body published its fifth report today, the first in 2021. The role of the WAB is to advise the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage on
Newsletter No. 3 Spring 2021 is available now
The Forum's third Newsletter covering activities in Spring 2021 contains the latest news on what the Forum has been up to along with information on upcoming events including the Peatlands
CRU decision paper on the reviewed Irish Water First Fix Scheme Policy.
Irish Water’s First Fix Scheme provides qualifying customers with a free leak investigation and repair to their External Supply Pipe. The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) have reviewed
Water Matters Competition Winners announced!
Happy Earth Day to everyone today. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth and all the school pupils who submitted entries to our Water Matters at home
Infographic for the Framework for Integrated Land and Landscape Management (FILLM)
Infographic for the Water Forum's proposed Framework for Integrated Land and Landscape Management (FILLM), a systems-based approach that addresses the interrelationships between natural systems to achieve positive environmental outcomes for
Request for Research – Towards the development of a national results-based agri-environmental scheme to achieve co-benefits for water, air, soil and biodiversity.
An Fóram Uisce (the Water Forum) requests submissions to undertake research entitled; Towards the development of a national results-based agri-environmental scheme to achieve co-benefits for water, air, soil and biodiversity.
Request for Research – A Framework for Improving Domestic Water Conservation in Ireland
An Fóram Uisce (the Water Forum) requests submissions to undertake research entitled 'A Framework for Improving Domestic Water Conservation in Ireland'. An Fóram Uisce are seeking proposals from the research
Webinar: Peatlands Management for Water Quality on 21st May 2021
Webinar: 21st May 2021: 10:00-12:30 A discussion on: Managing peatlands to improve water quality, climate change mitigation and biodiversity. The webinar will provide an opportunity to disseminate and discuss research
Peatlands Research Report launched today; Optimising Water Quality Returns from Peatlands Management while Delivering Co-benefits for Biodiversity and Climate mitigation.
A Peatland Management Research Report, commissioned by An Fóram Uisce, has been launched today along with a Synthesis Report. The report provides guidance on how peatlands management can be reimagined
Water Matters at home video promotes ‘valuing’ water
The theme of World Water Day 2021 is 'valuing water'. An Fóram Uisce's has chosen today, to launch their new video Water Matters at home, a short animation that reminds
