Environmental policy

This chapter is an excellent one-stop information solution for anyone whose role requires them to understand and interact with environmental policy in Ireland, Europe and globally. Also includes a comprehensive listing of relevant government departments and agencies.

Climate change

With a major focus on the current climate emergency, this chapter looks at the progress being made to reduce emissions in Ireland and world-wide.

Circular economy and resource (waste) management

An in-depth look at waste, the circular economy and recycling. It also covers waste infrastructure, waste-to-energy and new technologies.

Water

Water quality, infrastructure and services overview can be found in this chapter.

Public health and the environment

This chapter examines the relationship between the environment and public health, which is an area of growing concern including increasing levels of air and noise pollution.

Biodiversity

This covers the biodiversity emergency in Ireland, including a look at the Birds and Habitats Directive. Peatlands, land use and forestry are also examined.

Planning

An overview of the environmental considerations in planning. It also looks at the role of local government and strategic development zones.

Agriculture and the environment

A look at the relationship between the environment and the agricultural sector in Ireland and Europe.

Environmental research

Summary of research programmes and organisations.

Sustainability

Examines the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable finance, transport, ESG and sustainable tourism.

Who’s who in the Irish environment sector

Environment Ireland directory

An A–Z directory of organisations with an environmental role: representative groups and associations, NGOS, consultants and advisors, legal, technical and engineering, planning consultants, laboratory services, waste companies/services and water treatment.