Climate Change
Climate change is dramatically shaping our world today with extreme weather events happening more often. We are also experiencing changes to our weather patterns, for example, warmer winters and…
Valuing Insects
Insects play critical roles in our lives. Often under-appreciated and viewed by some as a nuisance, insects are “lever pullers of the world”. These tiny animals are fundamental for…
The Eurasian Otter
The Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) is a semiaquatic mammal belonging to the Mustelidae family of carnivorous mammals; along with ferrets, stoats, minks, badgers and wolverines. Also known as the European…
Green Spaces
Restoring nature is the process of assisting in the recovery of an ecosystem towards, or back to, a ‘good’ condition. Ecosystem restoration is used to increase biodiversity and improve…
Citizen Science
To understand our natural world we need to gather information about species and their habitats. Citizen scientists are volunteers who help to collect data for research programmes at the…
Educational Programmes
Please bear with us while we put the finishing touches to our new Education Page coming soon … Explore – Inspiration Nature Network Ireland education resources are designed to…
Peatlands And Climate Change
Peatlands & Climate Change: The Connections Climate change is dramatically shaping our world today with extreme weather events happening more often. We are also experiencing changes to our weather…
Peatlands And Climate Change
Peatlands & Climate Change: The Connections “Preserving Ireland’s Peatlands: Nature’s Carbon Heroes” Nature Network Ireland’s Peatlands and Climate Change Project is dedicated to understanding and preserving the vital role…
The New EU Nature Restoration Law: A Landmark Step Towards Regenerating Our Ecosystems
The EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is the most ambitious legislative effort in Europe in over 30 years to regenerate degraded natural systems. As we face escalating crises in food security, health, and climate resilience, this groundbreaking law offers a pathway to restore biodiversity and ensure a sustainable future for both people and nature. Why…
The Unarmed Stick Insect
The routes of introduction of non-native species into the island of Ireland are many, with the vast majority of those in the past 200 years being mediated by human activities. Some instances have been accidental, and the happenstance of their presence have been as surprising as the species themselves. One such example is the Unarmed…
