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Julie Thompson, head of the Environment, Marine, and Fisheries Group at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), spoke at the recent Environment Ireland […]

NI Water hosted a round table discussion with key stakeholders from across the local economy to discuss the vital role of critical infrastructure in underpinning economic […]

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd MLA discusses the planning landscape almost a decade after reform and describes the ongoing work towards a “modern, fit for purpose planning […]

Ulster University lecturer in planning and development, Gavan Rafferty, explores the evolving role of planning in addressing public health, wellbeing, and liveability, using recent pilot projects […]

In October 2024, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) published its inaugural broad-ranging report on the challenges facing nature in Northern Ireland, making recommendations to reverse […]

The Department for Infrastructure is considering whether a complete overhaul is needed of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) to ensure climate resilience is central to […]

Faced with a once in a generation opportunity to forge a more sustainable path for the environment, targets in law for nature’s restoration are long overdue, […]

Agriculture, environment, and rural affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA outlines four key environmental commitments for his department, including the urgent delivery of an environmental improvement plan […]