Resources

Other Resources

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Allea Report

Focus: towards climate sustainability of the academic system in Europe and beyond
Website: (opens in a new window)https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/search?q=Allea

An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland

Focus: Preserving and protecting Ireland’s natural and built heritage.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.antaisce.org

BirdWatch Ireland

Focus: Conservation of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.birdwatchireland.ie

Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss

Focus: Deliberative democracy for biodiversity policy and practice.  Meetings page includes videos from all sessions, providing an overview of biodiversity issues in Ireland.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://citizensassembly.ie/previous-assemblies/citizens-assembly-on-biodiversity-loss/

Climate-ADAPT

Focus: The European Climate Adaptation Platform supports adaptation to climate change by providing relevant data, guidance, and tools.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en

Coillte

Focus: Managing Ireland’s forests for biodiversity, recreation and timber.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.coillte.ie

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)

Focus: Research to inform policy to support a healthy economy and promote social progress.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://www.esri.ie/

Eco-Unesco

Focus: Youth environmental education and sustainability projects, promoting awareness and action in schools and universities.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.ecounesco.ie

EIT Climate-KIC

Focus: The EU’s main initiative for climate innovation, providing support for sustainable business and education.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.climate-kic.org

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland

Focus: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting and improving the environment as a valuable asset for the people of Ireland. It operates independently under the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.epa.ie

European Green Deal

Focus: The EU’s strategy to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, tackling climate and environmental challenges.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.ec.europa.eu/green-deal

European Commission - Sustainability and Environment

Focus: Official EU platform for environmental and sustainability policies, including the European Green Deal and circular economy.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.ec.europa.eu/environment

European Environment Agency (EEA)

Focus: Provides data and analysis on key environmental issues, supporting EU policy development and implementation.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://www.eea.europa.eu/en

European Sustainable Development Network (ESDN)

Focus: Provides a platform for exchanging best practices and innovations for sustainable development across Europe.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.esdn.eu

Friends of the Earth Ireland

Focus: Campaigning for environmental justice and sustainability in Ireland.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.foe.ie

Green Foundation Ireland

Focus: A platform supporting Ireland’s transition to a sustainable society through education and advocacy.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.greenfoundationireland.ie

Green News Ireland - Sustainability in Irish Universities

Focus: A feature on how Irish universities are incorporating sustainability into their operations and education.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.greennews.ie

Green-Campus Programme - An Taisce

Focus: Information on the Green-Campus Programme, which promotes sustainability in Irish higher education institutions.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.greencampusireland.org

Green Public Procurement Guidance

Focus: National guidelines provided by the Environmental Protection Agency
Website: (opens in a new window)https://www.epa.ie/our-services/monitoring--assessment/circular-economy/green-public-procurement/

IBEC Climate Action Toolkit

Focus: a toolkit for business in collaboration with Accenture
Website: (opens in a new window)https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/search?q=IBEC

ICLEI Europe

Focus: Local Governments for Sustainability Europe offers resources and support for implementing sustainability policies at local levels.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.iclei-europe.org

Irish Environmental Network (IEN)

Focus: Coordinating the work of various environmental NGOs in Ireland.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.ien.ie

Irish Green Building Council (IGBC)

Focus: Sustainability certification and green campus initiatives across Ireland.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.igbc.ie

Irish Universities Association (IUA) - Climate and Sustainability

Focus: Insight into sustainability practices across Irish universities, including strategic frameworks and research on reducing carbon emissions.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.iua.ie

Irish Wildlife Trust

Focus: Conservation and protection of wildlife and habitats.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.iwt.ie

National Biodiversity Data Centre

Focus: Collecting, managing, and sharing data on Ireland’s biodiversity.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.biodiversityireland.ie

The National Economic and Social Council (NESC)

Focus: The national advisory body to the Taoiseach and the Irish Government, providing research, dialogue and advice that helps achieve Ireland’s sustainable economic, social and environmental development.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://www.nesc.ie/

Natural Capital Ireland (NCI)

Focus: Promoting the value of natural capital (biodiversity, ecosystems) in decision-making.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.naturalcapitalireland.com

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Focus: State body leading on conservation and restoration of nature.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://www.npws.ie/

Net Zero on Campus (SDSN)

Focus: A guide for universities and colleges to accelerate climate action.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://irp.cdn-website.com/be6d1d56/files/uploaded/Net-Zero-on-Campus_interactive.pdf

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Europe

Focus: The EU’s efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.ec.europa.eu/sdgs

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

Focus: Promoting sustainable energy use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.seai.ie

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Focus: Information on the 17 UN SDGs.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://www.globalgoals.org/

Sustainable Development Solutions Network

mobilises the world's knowledge community for science-based solutions for sustainable development.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://www.unsdsn.org/

Sustainable Development Solutions Network Ireland

Mobilises its members in Ireland and leverages their strengths to help realise the SDGs.
Website: (opens in a new window)https://www.unsdsn.org/our-networks/ireland/

Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Focus: Resources on water conservation and environmental protection in Ireland.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.swanireland.ie

Zero Waste Europe

Focus: A network focused on eliminating waste in Europe through sustainability, circular economy, and waste reduction initiatives.
Website: (opens in a new window)www.zerowasteeurope.eu