The Environmental Pillar cautiously welcomes Brexit Deal

The Environmental Pillar has given a cautious welcome to the news that a deal has been reached between the UK and the European Union on the future relationship. Over the coming weeks the Pillar will be examining the text in detail to ensure that our common environmental standards, monitoring and enforcement are adequately provided for. […]

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Local community representation crucial for Forestry Policy group

IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Local community campaigns must have a voice on the newly formed Forestry Policy group in order to meet the industry’s pressing challenges.  Groups such as Save Leitrim, Save Cavan and Save Kerry have been at the forefront in calling for an improved forestry model. The Environmental Pillar, the Sustainable Water Network, BirdWatch Ireland, […]

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Ag Climatise is a roadmap for business-as-usual damage to climate

IMMEDIATE RELEASE  The recently published Ag Climatise roadmap by the Department of Agriculture perpetuates business-as-usual practices that will continue to wreak havoc on our environment and prevent us from meeting our climate targets.  This is the warning from the Environmental Pillar, Ireland’s leading coalition of environmental groups, who are calling for a transformative, ambitious, and […]

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Environmental Pillar and Stop Climate Chaos Submission on Ag Climatise

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The Environmental Pillar and Stop Climate Chaos put in a joint submission on Ag Climatise in January 2020. Read our full submission: Stop Climate Chaos and Environmental Pillar Submission Ag Climate and Air roadmap

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