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Not-for-profit leading the conversation on the natural capital approach to value nature in Ireland for a sustainable future. Sign up free for more via our website: naturalcapitalireland.com Formerly at https://x.com/NatCap_Irl

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Dec 27

Natural Capital Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation advocating for the #NaturalCapital approach to ensure the value of nature is accounted for in every decision. Stay up to date with relevant events & opportunities - subscribe to our free newsletter here: www.naturalcapitalireland.com/subscribe

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Welcome to Natural Capital Ireland. Our vision is for an Ireland in which nature is valued, protected and restored.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 1d

At today's Heritage Ireland 2030 Summit, we enjoyed meeting archaeological & built heritage experts, plus Niall Ó Donnchú, Niamh Farren & Dr Andy Bleasdale of @npwsireland.bsky.social. On NPWS's youth outreach, Clare Bromley said, "Nature interpretation is about provoking people to feel & to think"💭

A graphic illustration by leahdesign.ie of presentations from the Heritage Ireland Summit in Trinity College on 29th October 2025. There are banners in the background reading, "Heritage Ireland 2030 - Government of Ireland"

A woman and two men smiling for a photo in front of a banner reading, "Natural Capital Ireland"

Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 8d

The @csoireland.bsky.social Ecosystem Accounts Stakeholder Forum met on 16th Oct in the autumnal National Botanic Gardens 🍂 We discussed Ireland's ecosystem accounts, where natural capital plays a crucial role. Pictured below are the CSO team and Colin Kelleher—the keeper of the national herbarium!

A group of people sitting on hay bales in front of a scarecrow at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. The greenhouse is visible in the background and there is a pull-up banner which reads "Central Statistics Office - Ecosystem Accounts Stakeholder Forum - Thursday 16 October 2025, National Botanic Gardens Dublin".

A ban with grey hair and glasses smiling for a photo at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin. His name tag reads "Colin Kelleher".

Metal sculpture of a metal face facing an oak leaf, surrounded by a stone frame.

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Business For Biodiversity Ireland @bizbioirl.bsky.social · 12d

A great day devoted to Ireland’s native wildlife at Kildare #Biodiversity Conference🦊
Thanks to Kildare Wildlife Rescue for inviting BFBI’s Dr Maria Fitzpatrick to speak about our work supporting Irish business action #ForNature - with Rachel Heydon, NBDC,Pearse Stokes,Cathaoirlach Carmel Kelly, KCC

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Business For Biodiversity Ireland @bizbioirl.bsky.social · 14d

Struggling to understand the intersection of #nature and #climate and how it relates to your business and supply chains?
🌍 The Nature Strategy Accelerator Programme will empower your business to bring nature into decision-making
- we have member places open for 2026
Businessforbiodiversity.ie  1/3

Cover of a brochure with a field of purple flowers with hills and water in the background. Orange title reads Nature Strategy Accelerator Programme, with logos at the bottom for NPWS and The Biodiversity Pla, SDG symbols

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 14d

On 11th June 2025, @deptcee.bsky.social hosted a Natural Capital Stakeholder Workshop with our support. We're delighted to share now the workshop report, informed by stakeholder responses and insights following expert presentations on natural capital ➡️ www.naturalcapitalireland.com/naturalcapit....

Image of a room with round tables and people are listening to a man giving a presentation at the front. Text reads: Natural Capital Stakeholder Workshop. Report available now on www.naturalcapitalireland.com. Workshop hosted by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with Natural Capital Ireland. 11 June 2025, Tom Johnson House, Dublin.

Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 16d

With @npwsireland.bsky.social's support, NCI will be researching gender equality relating to natural resource governance. Stay tuned! The Women in Agriculture Winter Webinar Series also starts this Thur, 16th Oct @ 7 pm with an overview of DAFM schemes: register.gotowebinar.com/register/452... 🧵2/2

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 16d

Smallholder farmers grow 1/3 of the world’s food but get less than 1% of global investment. That’s not just a funding gap, it’s a $1 trillion missed opportunity🌻Join @projdandelion.bsky.social and demand that leaders at COP30 invest where the impact is greatest: www.projectdandelion.com/demand 🧵1/2

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 17d

Irish Bioeconomy Week starts today! At last week's 'Todhchaí Ghorm - Blue Future' event by Nua Mara, >100 people explored marine conservation and the blue economy. We also enjoyed @uniofgalway.bsky.social Carna Research Station's 50th Anniversary and a field trip with the Irish Seaweed Consultancy 🪸

A group of smiling people standing on a gravel road in front of a rocky seashore. It's a grey cloudy day.

A woman in a hi-vis holding up some seaweed on a rocky seashore as other people look at it. It's a grey cloudy day.

A woman giving a presentation in front of a banner reading "CarnaResearchStation@50 - University of Galway, Ryan Institute". Other people are sitting on chairs behind her in front of pull-up banners on marine sustainability and aquaculture.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · 24d

Last week, our Executive Coordinator, Deirdre Lane, joined the Irish Bioeconomy Forum in Tralee. Two key topics for us were the policy innovation toolbox and cluster building. Learn more during Bioeconomy Ireland Week! Join the 13th Oct conference or find other events here: www.irishbioeconomy.ie

Natural Capital Ireland at the Irish Bioeconomy Forum, Sept 2025A women in a yellow jacket standing in front of a biodiversity-themed tapestry. Above is a photo of a slide showing ecosystem and cluster building for the bioeconomy in Ireland.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Sep 29

🔗 www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar

⚓Maritime Tourism & Heritage Conference: 7-8 Oct
📢@biorbic.bsky.social Research Call: 10 Oct Deadline
🌍Climate Action Week: 13-19 Oct
🚜@capnetworkireland.bsky.social Agri-Bioeconomy Conference: 13 Oct
🐟UK & Ireland Lakes Network Conference: 14-15 Oct

Natural Capital Ireland Events & Consultations Calendar Highlights. 1) Lighthouse Tourism & Marine Heritage Conference, 7-8 Oct, Dublin. 2) Climate action Week with An Taisce, 13-19 Oct, Nationwide Events. 3) CAP Network Ireland's Agri-Bioeconomy Confeence, 13 Oct, Tullamore. 4) UK & Ireland Lakes Network Conference, 14-15 Oct, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Announcement: €5M BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Call. www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar

Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Sep 22

With the UN announcing 2026 as the International Year of the Women Farmer, we hope that future CSO Farm Structure Surveys will see increases from 2023, which saw women account for 13.2% of the 133,174 farm holders in Ireland and 34% of the 299,725 total farm workers.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Sep 22

We heard the challenges women face with access to land, finance, and power distribution in farming. It was empowering to hear how stories of courage and innovation (plus stubbornness!) enabled the panel to overcome obstacles and ease the path for others through networks like Dairy Women Ireland.

Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Sep 22

At last week's National Ploughing Championships, NCI attended ✨Breaking Ground - Female Leaders in Agriculture✨

The discussion was organised by FLIARA Project & Cormac Tagging, facilitated by Orla Canney, and featured Maura Farrell, Katie Gleeson, Blatnaid Gallagher, and Maria Walsh. More below 🧵

A group of six women smiling for a photo at the National Ploughing Championships. They're holding signs reading #RuralWomen and #Fliara.

A white woman with long dark hair holding a sign reading #RuralWomen at the National Ploughing Championships.

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Sep 19

Highlights from 📆 www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar

🌳Community Conversations on Nature Restoration: 14 Sep-30 Oct
🌍Climate Conversations: Deadline 22 Sept
👥Community Assembly on Climate Action: 27 Sep, @uniofgalway.bsky.social
🎉Climate Carnival: 29-30 Sept
📢€5M BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Call

Background image of red haw berries on Hawthorn. Natural Capital Ireland's Events & Consultations Calendar Highlights. 1. Community Conversations on Nature Restoration 14 Sept - 30 Oct. 2. Climate Conversations 2025 Consultation Deadline: 22 Sept. 3. Community Assembly on Climate Action 27 Sept, University of Galway. 4. Climate Carnival - Bold Brave Leadership 29-30 Sept, Ballintubbert House. 5. €5M BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Call. www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar

Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you to CLIMAREST and the Society for Ecological Restoration Europe for the great training course this week, focused on marine ecosystems! Our highlights were the trip to see seagrass at Merrion Strand and the sessions with Diana Pound on inclusive and participatory stakeholder engagement.

A group of people standing on a sandy beach at low tide. It's a cloudy day.

A white person holding a piece of seagrass on a sandy beach at low tide.

Three white women smiling for a photo in front of a canvas painting of a marine landscape.

Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Sep 5

Do you have an upcoming event or consultation related to natural resources or ecosystem services? Let us know!

Check out our calendar here: www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar

Our top picks this week:
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List of upcoming events and consultations relating to natural capital, ecology, environment and biodiversity, in Ireland and internationally.

www.naturalcapitalireland.com

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Business For Biodiversity Ireland @bizbioirl.bsky.social · Jul 24

Webinar: Introducing the #NatureBased Enterprise🌿

With surging interest in this emerging sector, #BFBI & the Connecting Nature Enterprises Platform offer an introductory webinar with Isobel Fletcher of #HorizonNua, Aug 20, 12-1pm
Register: shorturl.at/04eNx

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Fintan Kelly @fintankelly.bsky.social · Jul 21

German policy makers & researchers have identified five factors underpinning successful implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation at national level #RestoreNature
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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Jul 21

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Ciaran De Buitlear | Gardeningwell @gardeningwell.ie · Jul 11

Just found these guys.

“a way to understand the value nature provides and our dependence on it.”

Amen to that!

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Natural Capital Ireland @natcapirl.bsky.social · Jul 10

“It’s about putting fairness, #sustainability and forward-thinking at the heart of how we govern, allowing the government to break out of short-term policy-making cycles.” - @rodericogorman.bsky.social

Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · Jul 10

Back to the future please - @coalition2030.bsky.social pushing to get Future Generations Bill back on the agenda
www.independent.ie/irish-news/g...

Government urged to revive draft law requiring all policies to plan for future

A group of non-profit organisations is urging the Government to revive a draft law that would require all policies to plan for decades beyond the present time.

www.independent.ie

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UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association @uksif.bsky.social · Jul 9

Why Sustainability Rocks Matters: The Role of Music in Protest
In this latest article, Will Oulton, Founder of Sustainability Rocks, explores how music has shaped a century of social and environmental activism.

🔗 Read the article: uksif.org/why-sustaina...

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Tommy's Outdoors @tommysoutdoors.com · Jul 8

How can we communicate conservation issues without alienating the very people we need to reach? And what happens when a creative professional decides to transform four fields in Wicklow into a biodiversity haven while documenting every step for others to follow?

🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/2f76c7

Two men standing in a lush green meadow with dense woodland in the background under an overcast sky. The guest on the left has shoulder-length brown hair and a beard, wearing a brown and cream chequered flannel shirt. The podcast host on the right has short dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark patterned fleece jacket. Both men are smiling at the camera in what appears to be a natural countryside setting with tall grass and mature trees creating a scenic outdoor backdrop.

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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · Jul 8

SWAN member Bird Watch Ireland have published the 73 most important areas for seabirds in Ireland. 24 marine sites and 8 of the terrestrial sites are newly identified. They are calling for these IBAs to be designated as Special Protection Areas.

Find out more 👇

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BirdWatch Ireland Publishes 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for Seabirds in Ireland - BirdWatch Ireland

These sites should be the basis for new Protected Areas and inform the location of offshore wind farms. Check out our Seabird IBAs webpage and the interactive map. Today, on July...

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TCA Accelerator @tcaaccelerator.bsky.social · Jul 8

Textile Exchange is urging fashion brands to adopt #TrueCostAccounting!

💰 Better materials often come at a premium.

⚠️ "Brands must stop externalizing those costs onto producers and instead build supportive sourcing models."

Read the article: fashionunited.uk/news/fashion...

Textile Exchange recalibrates for 2030 with a sharper focus on systems change

Textile Exchange recalibrates its 2030 strategy, focusing on systems change and accountability to reduce fashion's environmental impact.

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Reuters @reuters.com · Jul 8

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Greece shuts Acropolis for part of day as heat soars, bans outdoor work

Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures set to soar as high as 41 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit).

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