EPA And An Taisce Launch GLOBE, An International Citizen Science Schools’ Programme
“We in the EPA recognise our important role in providing online, up-to-date and accessible information on the environment to stakeholders. We are working hard to make environmental information interesting and relevant to the public, to stimulate increased engagement with the environment and to mobilise sustainable behaviours”, said Laura Burke, Director General of the Environmental Protection […]
Keen to live green? Livegreen.ie online resource for householders and families launched today
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today launched the new Livegreen.ie online resource for householders and families. Livegreen.ie provides trusted and reliable advice and guidance on a range of environmental and health matters, supporting the public in accessing up to date environmental information. Speaking at the launch Laura Burke, EPA Director General said: “Living green means […]
Financing & Funding Opportunities for Businesses that ‘Go Green’ National Conference on June 10th
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Business Programme, in association with Ibec is delighted to announce a full programme including high profile speakers for the upcoming ‘Financing & Funding Opportunities for Greening your Business’ event which will be held on the 10th of May in Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare. The national conference is free to […]
Exploring Irish wetland habitats: EPA launches new schools’ resources
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new teaching resource to support Post Primary Schools in exploring wetland habitats such as rivers and lakes, turloughs, bogs and fens. Speaking at the launch, Tadhg O’Mahony, Senior Scientific Officer, EPA said, “Rich in biodiversity, wetland habitats provide a wide range of benefits and services. Wetlands have an important […]
State of the Environment in Ireland 2012 – Meeting the Main Environmental Challenges
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding an international workshop today to look at the main environmental challenges facing Ireland. The most recent ‘state of the environment’, assessment has confirmed that while Ireland’s environment is of a generally high standard, significant environmental challenges face Ireland in the medium term. Today’s event is one of three […]
