Water Forum welcomes new members
The Water Forum has held its first plenary with 13 new members, that have joined the existing 13 members who have been reappointed for a second term. All members of
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Farming for Water, European Innovation Partnership project is launched
The WATER European Innovative Partnership (EIP) project Farming for Water was launched today at a farm within the Dysart (Lough Ennell) waterbody, that was designated as a Priority Area for
National Biodiversity Data Centre Newsletter is available now
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has published its Winter 2023 Newsletter which is available to download from their website. For over 15 years, the National Biodiversity Data Centre has been
Ireland’s progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals is assessed
Social Justice Ireland published a report this week ‘Measuring Progress: Sustainable Progress Index 2024’ assessing Ireland’s progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals against 14 other comparable EU countries. The
Rivers as Ecosystems, a schools-based citizen science campaign is launched
Globe Ireland are inviting teachers to register for a schools-based citizen science campaign to assess the quality of local river/stream ecosystems during 3 weeks from 11th March to 12th April
Newsletter No.14 Winter 2023 is available now
This Newsletter reports on the work of the Forum over the final 3 months of 2023 with a short digression into the BT Young Science and Technology Competition in January
Water Forum calls for more action on water conservation
This week Uisce Éireann have an ongoing public campaign asking people in the Greater Dublin region to conserve water and check for leaks. This is because there is additional pressure
Happy World Wetlands Day 2024
Wetlands are critical for people and planet, serving as havens for wildlife, filtering pollution, and storing carbon. Globally, they are the Earth’s most threatened ecosystem, disappearing three times faster than
January 2024 marks a change in Water Forum membership
Tuesday 23rd January was a sad day for the Water Forum as we had to say goodbye to some very valued members at their last plenary meeting. All members of
Students from Coláiste Ailigh, Co. Donegal win the Water Award at BT Young Scientist
The Water Forum would like to congratulate students Caolan, Daithi and Matthew and their teacher Shane Ó’Breacáin of Coláiste Ailigh in Co. Donegal on winning the Water Forum sponsored Water
Water Forum will attend the 60th BT Young Scientist Exhibition next week
Next week the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technologist Exhibition will take place from January 11th-13th, in the RDS Dublin. Approximately 550 students from across the country will present their
Consider giving a reusable water bottle gift this Christmas
Programme for Government 2021-2025 includes an action to develop a scheme between local authorities and Uisce Éireann to provide drinking water fountains nationwide with the aim of reducing plastic bottle
Checklist for water-wise governments published by Stockholm International Water Institute
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) works globally to change how water is understood, valued and managed. This week for the Coalition of Partners (COP) meeting in Dubai they issues
Water Forum engagement with Climate Change Advisory Council
This week a representation from the National Water Forum – An Fóram Uisce met with members of the Climate Change Advisory Council, Climate Adaptation Committee and team to highlight the
IFI launch €1 million euro Habitats and Conservation funding call
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is to provide more than €1 million in new grants to support fish and their habitats in rivers nationwide. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI)’s Habitats and Conservation
EPA Local Authority Environmental Enforcement – Performance Report for 2022
This week the EPA published the Local Authority Environmental Enforcement – Performance Report for 2022. The report highlights the scale of the work carried out by 520 local authority staff
