@ejni.bsky.social
Promoting and building collaboration between academics, activists, NGOs and environmental decision-makers to tackle environmental injustice across the island of Ireland.
EJNI Website: https://ejni.net/
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EJNI Website: https://ejni.net/
Follow us on Instagram: @envjnireland
Fantastic side event today at the 8th MoP of the #AarhusConvention on "Regression, non-regression and the conflict of interest in #ClimatePolicy".
Thanks to all the speakers on providing important insight into rising environmental rollbacks at both national and EU level.
Thanks to all the speakers on providing important insight into rising environmental rollbacks at both national and EU level.
Alison Hough BL of @ejni.bsky.social argues that non-regression -- preventing roll back on established rights & standards -- is part of customary IL, as seen in ILC criteria, opinio juris & settled practice by Parties, underscoring its importance in light of EU Simplification initiative.
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Fantastic side event today at the 8th MoP of the #AarhusConvention on "Regression, non-regression and the conflict of interest in #ClimatePolicy".
Thanks to all the speakers on providing important insight into rising environmental rollbacks at both national and EU level.
Thanks to all the speakers on providing important insight into rising environmental rollbacks at both national and EU level.
As part of a series of side events during the eighth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Aarhus Convention, Alison Hough (EJNI) will host a panel discussion exploring the role of the Aarhus Convention in climate law and policy accountability.
Register here ✨: unece.org/environmenta...
Register here ✨: unece.org/environmenta...
November 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
As part of a series of side events during the eighth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Aarhus Convention, Alison Hough (EJNI) will host a panel discussion exploring the role of the Aarhus Convention in climate law and policy accountability.
Register here ✨: unece.org/environmenta...
Register here ✨: unece.org/environmenta...
📰 ✨ Yesterday, the European Commission published the Civil Society Strategy and the Democracy Shield.
It was great to see many of our recommendations from our submission to the consultation reflected in the strategy. ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
It was great to see many of our recommendations from our submission to the consultation reflected in the strategy. ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
European Democracy Shield and EU Strategy for Civil Society pave the way for stronger and more resilient democracies
The Commission has presented today the European Democracy Shield, setting out a series of concrete measures to empower, protect, and promote strong and resilient democracies across the EU. An open civ...
ec.europa.eu
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📰 ✨ Yesterday, the European Commission published the Civil Society Strategy and the Democracy Shield.
It was great to see many of our recommendations from our submission to the consultation reflected in the strategy. ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
It was great to see many of our recommendations from our submission to the consultation reflected in the strategy. ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Last night the EU Environment Ministers and EU Climate Commissioner reached an agreement on the 2040 target 🎯 & an NDC for 2035 just in time for Bélem where countries are expected to submit ambitious 2035 climate targets.
What does this mean?⬇️
What does this mean?⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Last night the EU Environment Ministers and EU Climate Commissioner reached an agreement on the 2040 target 🎯 & an NDC for 2035 just in time for Bélem where countries are expected to submit ambitious 2035 climate targets.
What does this mean?⬇️
What does this mean?⬇️
Ireland is yet to produce a draft #SocialClimatePlan. The consultation process that closed on the 23rd of October fell short of the inclusive and iterative participation model envisaged by the Social Climate Fund Regulation and Commission Guidance.
No plan 🟰 No meaningful participation
No plan 🟰 No meaningful participation
📢Endorsed by over 37 CSOs including CAN Europe, a new briefing by @ceebankwatch.bsky.social & @rescoop.eu analysed the Social Climate Plans of 19 EU Member States in terms of public participation, effectiveness in targeting vulnerable households, investments & policy alignment.
The results? 1/2🧵👇
The results? 1/2🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Ireland is yet to produce a draft #SocialClimatePlan. The consultation process that closed on the 23rd of October fell short of the inclusive and iterative participation model envisaged by the Social Climate Fund Regulation and Commission Guidance.
No plan 🟰 No meaningful participation
No plan 🟰 No meaningful participation
🗣️Have your say at one of the upcoming public meetings to discuss a Community Inquiry into the Mubuoy Dump.
Have your say about the Mobuoy Road dump in Derry, one of the largest dump sites in Europe.
Join the Community Inquiry.
@pilsni.bsky.social
@ejni.bsky.social
The Environmental Gathering
Committee on the Administration of Justice
Join the Community Inquiry.
@pilsni.bsky.social
@ejni.bsky.social
The Environmental Gathering
Committee on the Administration of Justice
October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🗣️Have your say at one of the upcoming public meetings to discuss a Community Inquiry into the Mubuoy Dump.
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"Unfortunately..."
Here are my slides for yesterday's Trinity symposium, sharing the Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) @ejni.bsky.social learning from engaging Govmt & EU toward Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan and national Long Term Strategy.
drive.google.com/file/d/150Kw...
Here are my slides for yesterday's Trinity symposium, sharing the Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) @ejni.bsky.social learning from engaging Govmt & EU toward Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan and national Long Term Strategy.
drive.google.com/file/d/150Kw...
October 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"Unfortunately..."
Here are my slides for yesterday's Trinity symposium, sharing the Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) @ejni.bsky.social learning from engaging Govmt & EU toward Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan and national Long Term Strategy.
drive.google.com/file/d/150Kw...
Here are my slides for yesterday's Trinity symposium, sharing the Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) @ejni.bsky.social learning from engaging Govmt & EU toward Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan and national Long Term Strategy.
drive.google.com/file/d/150Kw...
Paul Price @swimsure.bsky.social presents at the symposium: 'Climate Change from an EU perspective' today at Trinity College Dublin.
Sharing insight into EJNI’s in-practice engagement with EU climate action: Reflection on Ireland’s NECP and Long-Term Strategy 💭
www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-...
Sharing insight into EJNI’s in-practice engagement with EU climate action: Reflection on Ireland’s NECP and Long-Term Strategy 💭
www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-...
Symposium: Climate Change from An EU Perspective
Be part of the conversation that shapes a more sustainable world.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Paul Price @swimsure.bsky.social presents at the symposium: 'Climate Change from an EU perspective' today at Trinity College Dublin.
Sharing insight into EJNI’s in-practice engagement with EU climate action: Reflection on Ireland’s NECP and Long-Term Strategy 💭
www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-...
Sharing insight into EJNI’s in-practice engagement with EU climate action: Reflection on Ireland’s NECP and Long-Term Strategy 💭
www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-...
✨New publication✨
During Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July-December 2026) EJNI calls for leadership to ensure that environmental justice, democracy, and intergenerational fairness are at the heart of EU decison-making.
Read our paper here ➡️ ejni.net/publications...
During Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July-December 2026) EJNI calls for leadership to ensure that environmental justice, democracy, and intergenerational fairness are at the heart of EU decison-making.
Read our paper here ➡️ ejni.net/publications...
EJNI Position Paper on Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU - EJNI
This paper sets out a summary of Environmental Justice Network Ireland’s priorities and recommendations for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in July–December 2026
ejni.net
October 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
✨New publication✨
During Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July-December 2026) EJNI calls for leadership to ensure that environmental justice, democracy, and intergenerational fairness are at the heart of EU decison-making.
Read our paper here ➡️ ejni.net/publications...
During Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July-December 2026) EJNI calls for leadership to ensure that environmental justice, democracy, and intergenerational fairness are at the heart of EU decison-making.
Read our paper here ➡️ ejni.net/publications...
EJNI has published its response to the consultation on Northern Ireland's first National Climate Action Plan ✍️⬇️
ejni.net/wp-content/u...
Our detailed recommendations span governance, ambition, agriculture, just transition and transboundary cooperation.
ejni.net/wp-content/u...
Our detailed recommendations span governance, ambition, agriculture, just transition and transboundary cooperation.
ejni.net
October 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
EJNI has published its response to the consultation on Northern Ireland's first National Climate Action Plan ✍️⬇️
ejni.net/wp-content/u...
Our detailed recommendations span governance, ambition, agriculture, just transition and transboundary cooperation.
ejni.net/wp-content/u...
Our detailed recommendations span governance, ambition, agriculture, just transition and transboundary cooperation.
EJNI Webinar on Ireland’s Social Climate Plan Consultation 🛣️🏠
Register via this link ✍️https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1CecR69KQ0ujnKn9VHE1rA
We hope this session will help inform and support your own submission to this important consultation.
Register via this link ✍️https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1CecR69KQ0ujnKn9VHE1rA
We hope this session will help inform and support your own submission to this important consultation.
September 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
EJNI Webinar on Ireland’s Social Climate Plan Consultation 🛣️🏠
Register via this link ✍️https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1CecR69KQ0ujnKn9VHE1rA
We hope this session will help inform and support your own submission to this important consultation.
Register via this link ✍️https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1CecR69KQ0ujnKn9VHE1rA
We hope this session will help inform and support your own submission to this important consultation.
⏰Deadline: 23rd of October
Make your voice heard 🗣️ For your response, feel free to use EJNI's existing resources on Ireland's #SCP⬇️
ejni.net/publications...
ejni.net/publications...
Make your voice heard 🗣️ For your response, feel free to use EJNI's existing resources on Ireland's #SCP⬇️
ejni.net/publications...
ejni.net/publications...
September 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
⏰Deadline: 23rd of October
Make your voice heard 🗣️ For your response, feel free to use EJNI's existing resources on Ireland's #SCP⬇️
ejni.net/publications...
ejni.net/publications...
Make your voice heard 🗣️ For your response, feel free to use EJNI's existing resources on Ireland's #SCP⬇️
ejni.net/publications...
ejni.net/publications...
Next Tuesday, the Know Your Right to Protest Guide will be launched in #Derry.
Join EJNI, @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social, @cajni.bsky.social, @a4cderry.bsky.social, @friendsofearthni.bsky.social & @pilsni.bsky.social
Register now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-...
Join EJNI, @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social, @cajni.bsky.social, @a4cderry.bsky.social, @friendsofearthni.bsky.social & @pilsni.bsky.social
Register now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-...
Know Your Rights to Protest
Join us for the launch of the 'Know Your Rights to Protest' guide and help design subsequent 'Know Your Rights' training.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Next Tuesday, the Know Your Right to Protest Guide will be launched in #Derry.
Join EJNI, @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social, @cajni.bsky.social, @a4cderry.bsky.social, @friendsofearthni.bsky.social & @pilsni.bsky.social
Register now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-...
Join EJNI, @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social, @cajni.bsky.social, @a4cderry.bsky.social, @friendsofearthni.bsky.social & @pilsni.bsky.social
Register now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-...
Interested in Public participation, administrative burdens & technological solutions? Alison Hough discusses the role of emerging technologies in enhancing public participation in our recent response to the EU’s consultation on the EU Civil Society Strategy ⬇️🔍
ejni.net/publications...
ejni.net/publications...
Response to the consultation on the EU civil society strategy - EJNI
ejni.net
September 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Interested in Public participation, administrative burdens & technological solutions? Alison Hough discusses the role of emerging technologies in enhancing public participation in our recent response to the EU’s consultation on the EU Civil Society Strategy ⬇️🔍
ejni.net/publications...
ejni.net/publications...
Fantastic event taking place in Carlingford 📍on the 2nd -3rd of September 📆 "Climate Justice and Human Rights...in a changing world order?"
Click link below to find out more ⬇️
ejni.net/events/darcy...
Click link below to find out more ⬇️
ejni.net/events/darcy...
D'Arcy McGee Summer School - EJNI
ejni.net
August 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Fantastic event taking place in Carlingford 📍on the 2nd -3rd of September 📆 "Climate Justice and Human Rights...in a changing world order?"
Click link below to find out more ⬇️
ejni.net/events/darcy...
Click link below to find out more ⬇️
ejni.net/events/darcy...
Our latest publication offers a preliminary overview and analysis of Just Transition Initiatives across the Island of Ireland 🔍⬇️
ejni.net/publications...
ejni.net/publications...
Mapping just transition initiatives on the island of Ireland - EJNI
ejni.net
August 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Our latest publication offers a preliminary overview and analysis of Just Transition Initiatives across the Island of Ireland 🔍⬇️
ejni.net/publications...
ejni.net/publications...
👏 Orla is currently conducting engaged research on EU and Irish climate law on behalf of EJNI.
Check out this recent piece in the @irishlegal.com on why ambitious emission reduction targets and carbon budgets for 2040 are crucial for intergenerational climate justice 🎯✊
Check out this recent piece in the @irishlegal.com on why ambitious emission reduction targets and carbon budgets for 2040 are crucial for intergenerational climate justice 🎯✊
Dr Orla Kelleher of Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology calls on Ireland to show greater leadership and ambition on climate action. @maynoothlaw.bsky.social @orlakelleher.bsky.social
Opinion: Ambitious emission reduction targets and carbon budgets for 2040 crucial for intergenerational climate justice
Dr Orla Kelleher of Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology calls on Ireland to show greater leadership and ambition on climate action.
www.irishlegal.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
👏 Orla is currently conducting engaged research on EU and Irish climate law on behalf of EJNI.
Check out this recent piece in the @irishlegal.com on why ambitious emission reduction targets and carbon budgets for 2040 are crucial for intergenerational climate justice 🎯✊
Check out this recent piece in the @irishlegal.com on why ambitious emission reduction targets and carbon budgets for 2040 are crucial for intergenerational climate justice 🎯✊
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📅 Today’s the deadline: EU countries were meant to submit their Social Climate Plans—key to unlocking EU funding to help people with rising heating and transport costs.
But try finding them. 👀
Check why they matter: caneurope.org/media-advisory-social-climate-plans
#SocialClimatePlans
But try finding them. 👀
Check why they matter: caneurope.org/media-advisory-social-climate-plans
#SocialClimatePlans
June 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
📅 Today’s the deadline: EU countries were meant to submit their Social Climate Plans—key to unlocking EU funding to help people with rising heating and transport costs.
But try finding them. 👀
Check why they matter: caneurope.org/media-advisory-social-climate-plans
#SocialClimatePlans
But try finding them. 👀
Check why they matter: caneurope.org/media-advisory-social-climate-plans
#SocialClimatePlans
📯Hot off the press: A Social Climate Fund Tracker!
🤝Over 32 EU and national organisations have partnered up to launch an in-depth analysis of the EU’s 27 national Social Climate Plans.
👀Check it out here:
www.rescoop.eu/policy/finan...
🤝Over 32 EU and national organisations have partnered up to launch an in-depth analysis of the EU’s 27 national Social Climate Plans.
👀Check it out here:
www.rescoop.eu/policy/finan...
Social Climate Fund - REScoop
www.rescoop.eu
July 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📯Hot off the press: A Social Climate Fund Tracker!
🤝Over 32 EU and national organisations have partnered up to launch an in-depth analysis of the EU’s 27 national Social Climate Plans.
👀Check it out here:
www.rescoop.eu/policy/finan...
🤝Over 32 EU and national organisations have partnered up to launch an in-depth analysis of the EU’s 27 national Social Climate Plans.
👀Check it out here:
www.rescoop.eu/policy/finan...
Join EJNI, IEN and NIEL for the launch of the latest report from the Linking the Irish Environment Project - "Monitoring post-Brexit environmental divergence on the island of Ireland: The role of civil society'.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Join EJNI, IEN and NIEL for the launch of the latest report from the Linking the Irish Environment Project - "Monitoring post-Brexit environmental divergence on the island of Ireland: The role of civil society'.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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⚠️A "bubbling lake" of toxic soup. 1.6m+ tonnes of buried waste.⚠️
@rdeanblackwood.bsky.social's description of the derelict Mobuoy site is chilling.
Listen back & you'll see why politicians are joining the community's call for a #PublicInquiry
@danielashby.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@rdeanblackwood.bsky.social's description of the derelict Mobuoy site is chilling.
Listen back & you'll see why politicians are joining the community's call for a #PublicInquiry
@danielashby.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
⚠️A "bubbling lake" of toxic soup. 1.6m+ tonnes of buried waste.⚠️
@rdeanblackwood.bsky.social's description of the derelict Mobuoy site is chilling.
Listen back & you'll see why politicians are joining the community's call for a #PublicInquiry
@danielashby.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@rdeanblackwood.bsky.social's description of the derelict Mobuoy site is chilling.
Listen back & you'll see why politicians are joining the community's call for a #PublicInquiry
@danielashby.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The EU is making critical decisions on the 2040 climate target 🎯
This crucial policy debate offers Ireland a unique opportunity to provide international leadership 🗣️ & ensure the EU meets the net emissions reductions of 90% by 2040 as recommended by the @esabcc.bsky.social
This crucial policy debate offers Ireland a unique opportunity to provide international leadership 🗣️ & ensure the EU meets the net emissions reductions of 90% by 2040 as recommended by the @esabcc.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The EU is making critical decisions on the 2040 climate target 🎯
This crucial policy debate offers Ireland a unique opportunity to provide international leadership 🗣️ & ensure the EU meets the net emissions reductions of 90% by 2040 as recommended by the @esabcc.bsky.social
This crucial policy debate offers Ireland a unique opportunity to provide international leadership 🗣️ & ensure the EU meets the net emissions reductions of 90% by 2040 as recommended by the @esabcc.bsky.social
@nihrc.bsky.social is launching its new independent research report 'The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework'.
⏰10.30am -1.30pm
📍Dublin, Suite Europa Hotel, Belfast
Register here ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-l...
⏰10.30am -1.30pm
📍Dublin, Suite Europa Hotel, Belfast
Register here ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-l...
Research Launch: The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework
The NIHRC is delighted to invite you to the launch of its new research report ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework'.
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June 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
@nihrc.bsky.social is launching its new independent research report 'The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework'.
⏰10.30am -1.30pm
📍Dublin, Suite Europa Hotel, Belfast
Register here ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-l...
⏰10.30am -1.30pm
📍Dublin, Suite Europa Hotel, Belfast
Register here ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-l...
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👏 TRUST 👏 THE 👏 SCIENCE 👏
Amid political discussions on weakening the 2040 climate target with 'flexibility' options - @esabcc.bsky.social has today stood up for science.
@caneurope.org's @harmeling.bsky.social reacts:
Amid political discussions on weakening the 2040 climate target with 'flexibility' options - @esabcc.bsky.social has today stood up for science.
@caneurope.org's @harmeling.bsky.social reacts:
June 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
👏 TRUST 👏 THE 👏 SCIENCE 👏
Amid political discussions on weakening the 2040 climate target with 'flexibility' options - @esabcc.bsky.social has today stood up for science.
@caneurope.org's @harmeling.bsky.social reacts:
Amid political discussions on weakening the 2040 climate target with 'flexibility' options - @esabcc.bsky.social has today stood up for science.
@caneurope.org's @harmeling.bsky.social reacts:
See our reaction to the EU Commission's formal assessment of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan ✍️📰
⚠️A stark and urgent warning about the widening gap between Ireland's climate commitments and actual delivery.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
⚠️A stark and urgent warning about the widening gap between Ireland's climate commitments and actual delivery.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Ireland’s energy and climate plan far from sufficient, EU Commission finds
Plan lacks explanation of how required €119bn-€125bn investment will be funded, EU says
www.irishtimes.com
May 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
See our reaction to the EU Commission's formal assessment of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan ✍️📰
⚠️A stark and urgent warning about the widening gap between Ireland's climate commitments and actual delivery.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
⚠️A stark and urgent warning about the widening gap between Ireland's climate commitments and actual delivery.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...