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EPA research on the diversity and resilience of Kelp Forests on Irish coasts

New research by the EPA cautions against wild harvesting of kelp and recommends more monitoring As we head towards Ireland’s coasts over the coming weeks we are likely to come

Framework for the Future Delivery of Water Services is announced

The Water Forum welcomes the publication this week, of the Framework for the Future Delivery of Water Services. This represents a welcome and important step forward in the development of

Tender for the development of a Transition Year Module on water quality and catchment management

The Water Forum is seeking a consortium of educators and experts to develop a Transition Year module on catchment management, water quality issues and ecosystem and cultural services provided by

New website reflects on climate anxiety and imagines more positive futures

A new website called ‘Hold this Space’ has been set up in response to recent research findings that young people are vulnerable to their mental health being negatively impacted by

Seeking research on the potential impact of climate change on water quality and quantity call open until 17/6/22

This week the Government published the first progress report on the Climate Action Plan 2021 that records considerable progress with 73% of the measures completed on schedule. 423 climate action

An Assessment of Policy Coherence and Conflicts for Water and Environmental Management

The Water Forum's recently commissioned research on 'An assessment of Policy Coherence and Conflicts for Water and Environmental Management' and policy brief is now available A Research Report and Policy

UN International Day for Biological Diversity (World Biodiversity Day) is 22nd May

Last weekend the first meeting of the 99 citizens participating in the planet’s first, citizens assembly on biodiversity was held in Dublin. Chaired by Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, the assembly

We are recruiting, a Research and Policy Executive, closing 16th June.

The Water Forum is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Research and Policy Executive (Grade Executive Scientist). The post will be full-time until December 2027 in

EPA Bathing Water Report for 2021 is released today

The EPA Bathing Water in Ireland report for 2021 was issued today. The report shows that 78% of bathing sites have excellent water quality while 97% of sites meet minimum

Open Research Call for two projects on Projected Climate Impacts on Water Quantity and Water Quality

An Open Research call for two separate research projects being commissioned by the National Water Forum (An Fóram Uisce) on; Projected climate change in Ireland and associated risk to water

The Water Forum’s Spring 2022 Newsletter is available now

The Water Forum’s Spring 2022 Newsletter gives details of our work in the 1st quarter of 2022. A summary of the Forum’s webinar on Public Participation in Catchment Management including

Unmonitored waterbodies are assigned status

The WFD requires that all identified waterbodies are assigned a status to determine if a waterbody has achieved its environmental objective. In Ireland, just under 60% are assigned status based

EPA publish charts and maps with key messages for the protection of Ireland’s environment

The EPA have published Maps and Charts on Ireland’s environment, detailing current environmental status and key actions that are needed to realise environmental protection. Based on the 13 State of

Water Forum discussed the River Basin Management Plan at the Joint Oireachtas Committee for DHLGH

The Water Forum Chair, Dr Matt Crowe; SEO Donal Purcell and Research Lead Dr Triona McGrath attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee for a discussion on the 3rd River Basin Management

Forum members meet Ministers to discuss River Basin Management Plan submission

Forum members were delighted to have the opportunity to meet with Darragh O'Brien T.D. and Malcolm Noonan T.D. in the Custom House last week to discuss the Forum's submission on

Water Forum Research project wins NovaUCD Innovation Award

The Water Forum’s research project ‘A Framework for Improving Domestic Water Conservation in Ireland’ was announced as a recipient of a NovaUCD’s 2022 Innovation Award this week. This annual innovation