Climate Change report is a call to action
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) published a new report on Monday Aug. 9. The report shows temperatures rising more quickly than expected and show the long-term effects of
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Consultation on the Sustainable Development Goals Implementation Plan 2021-2023 is OPEN
The consultation will be open for submissions to Friday 10 September 2021. Work is commencing on the development of the next SDG National Implementation Plan which will set out arrangements
Research Call on ‘An assessment of policy coherence and conflicts for water and environmental management’
An Fóram Uisce (the Water Forum) has launched an Open Research Call on ‘An assessment of policy coherence and conflicts for water and environmental management’. An Fóram Uisce is the
An Fóram Uisce Newsletter No. 4 Summer 2021
The Forum's Summer newsletter reports on our work over the past 3 months and this issue includes an report on the webinar on Peatlands held in May and a summary
Submission on Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network
An Fóram's submission to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network public consultation makes 14 important recommendations. The Forum’s Recommendations included: The
Irish Water contact numbers are changed
On 28th July 2021, Irish Water has changed its customer contact numbers Irish Water has changed its customer contact numbers to non-geographic prefixes 1800 (free) and 0818 numbers (standard rates).
Water Advisory Body (WAB) Quarter 2 2021 Report
The Water Advisory Body (WAB) published its second quarter report of 2021 today. The WAB reports on how Irish Water is performing against its own Strategic Funding Plan. In Quarter
Water conservation measures are needed to help secure water supply
Currently there are water restrictions and recommendations for conservation measures in many counties in Ireland. With the heat and dry weather, water supplies are under pressure. In many areas there
Early-stage Researcher Bursary Call Launched
An Fóram Uisce Early-stage Researcher Bursary Call, which opens 21st July 2021. The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 6th September 2021. An Fóram Uisce is the statutory body
EPA Water Quality Indicators Report 2020
The Water Forum welcomes the EPA Water Quality Indicators Report 2020 published today. While there are some welcome improvements in water quality in 345 rivers, 230 rivers show a decline.
Research report on Improving Drinking Water Quality in Small Private Supplies
An Early Career research report commissioned by An Fóram Uisce on How to Improve the Drinking Water Quality of Small Private Supplies in Ireland completed by: Ms Luisa Albuquerque de
Assessments of catchments impacted by nitrates in preparation for RBMP Cycle 3
The EPA Catchments Unit have released an Assessment of catchments that need reductions in nitrates in preparation for the 3rd RBMP In preparation for the 3rd RBMP cycle, the EPA
Annual Report 2020 is now available
An Fóram Uisce Annual report for 2020 is now available to download. It highlights the work of the Forum throughout the challenging year of 2020. The Forum’s second symposium planned
EPA Water Conference 2021 – 16th and 17th June
EPA Water Conference Programme – Integrating Policy and Practice on 16th and 17th June – 9:15 am to 12:30 pm - Free and open to everyone - Register online Day
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
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
