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Natural Capital Ireland
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Not-for-profit leading the conversation on the natural capital approach to value nature in Ireland for a sustainable future.
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NCI Calendar Highlights➡️ www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar

🚜26 Nov, Co. Waterford: Bioregioning Gathering
🪨26-27 Nov, Co. Clare: Natural Capital & UNESCO Global Geoparks
🖊️30 Nov: Carbon Farming in Ireland
🌍2 Dec, @ucc.ie: SDG Stakeholder Forum
❄️7 Dec: @irishenvnet.bsky.social Winter Conference
Natural Capital Ireland Events & Consultations Calendar Highlights. www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar. - Bioregional Gathering. 26 Nov. Lismore Heritage Centre. Co. Waterford. - Natural Capital: UNESCO Geoparks. 26 & 27 Nov, Doolin, Co. Clare. - SDGs National Stakeholder Forum: SDGs Working Locally. 2 Dec, UCC, Cork - Irish Environmental Network Winter Conference. 7 Dec. Portlaoise. - DAFM Consultation: Principles for Developing Carbon Farming in Ireland.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Last week, we weaved natural capital into workshops at the Culture & Climate Connections event by NI Arts Council & @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social—spotlighting the arts in climate action & enviro. policy. Thanks to Drs. Kim-Marie Spence & Ali FitzGibbon for supporting @projdandelion.bsky.social too!
A birds-eye view of people sitting around a desk arranging sheets with text in different orders as part of a workshop. Two women pictured holding up yellow dandelion badges from Project Dandelion. In the background is the room at Queen's University Belfast where people are sitting around roundtables looking at a speaker presenting at the front. The room has portrait paintings lining the walls and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. A woman smiling for a photo in front of a pull-up banner reading "Queen's University Belfast - shaping a better world since 1845"
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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We also extend heartfelt congratulations to @president.ie Catherine Connolly, whom NCI had the pleasure of meeting at our @uniofgalway.bsky.social event on SDG Week 2024. As an Independent TD for Galway West at the time, Connolly joined us in discussing natural capital, education and collaboration 🌍
Irish President Catherine Connolly smiling in a photo of a meeting at the University of Galway to mark SDG Week 2024.
November 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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At the 2019 Biodiversity Conference, Michael D Higgins said, "If we were coal miners, we would be up to our knees in dead canaries." As former President Higgins moves forward from an inspiring tenure, we are grateful for his advocacy & lovely letter on NCI's 10th Anniversary: tinyurl.com/nhjvahfk
Former Irish President Michael D. Higgins giving a speech at the 2019 Biodiversity Conference.
November 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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NCI Steering Committee out & about✨Matthew Hornsby of @deptcee.bsky.social spoke about the Carbon Farming Certification Regulation at @teagasc.bsky.social's Farming for a Better Climate Conference this week.

DAFM's consultation on carbon farming in Ireland closes on 30th Nov: tinyurl.com/yzcyf77p.
A man giving a presentation at a conference with the screen reading "Carbon Farming Certification Framework Regulation".
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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We also met Dylan Kelly McDonagh, Eco-Sustainability Lead at iSupply. Their pull-up banner prototype with Ulster University uses linen and Living Ink Technologies dye made of an algal waste residue from nutritional supplement production. This can reduce traditional petroleum-based black inks. 🧵3/3
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Mary Fellowes, former Vogue Editor, gave an inspiring talk on technology, health & sustainability in fashion value chains. She was gifted a @projdandelion.bsky.social badge by Deirdre, given the intersection between climate action & gender equality in fashion. 🌻 www.projectdandelion.com/demand 🧵2/3
A woman with long brown hair and glasses smiling for a photo wearing a Dandelion Badge. The background image is of her giving a presentation about sustainable fashion and technology.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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NCI Steering Committee members, Dr Noeleen Smyth & Owen Murphy, were recognised for an article on invasive plants in garden centres & mink eradication in the Breeding Waders EIP, respectively. Emer Ní Dhúill also mentioned natural capital in her talk on CSR's role in invasive species responses 🧵3/3
A man giving a presentation with the screen reading, "Shared Island alternative plant guide" showing an article by Noeleen SMyth about high-risk invasive plants sold in garden centres and trade fairs. A woman from Business for Biodiversity Ireland shaking hands on stage at a conference. There is a pull-up banner reading "Stop The Spread - Invasive Aquatic Species".
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Unfortunately, inadequate budgets hinder invasive species management at scale. Environmental damage is also not yet accounted for on balance sheets. Tuesday's breakout groups discussed how monetarily valuing the economic impacts of invasive species could assist policymakers' decision-making. 🧵2/3
A breakout group at a workshop putting pink and yellow post-it notes onto an A3 sheet. One column is for knowledge gaps and solutions, and the other for associated challenges to solutions.
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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NCI enjoyed discovering experts and cross-border projects at the Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum in Belfast this Tue 4th Nov. E.g. the rapid response to Asian Hornets, need for a Shared Island Risk Analysis Framework, and an implementation roadmap for coordinated responses 🧵1/3
Two women standing on a road in front of a red brick building. There is a tightly trimmed ornamental green hedge in front of the building.
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Time for a Natural Capital Ireland calendar round-up!
📆 www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar

Highlights:
📖@dublinbookfest.bsky.social Culture File Debate: The Hare's Corner
💧Pond Creation with Féidhlim Harty
🚜Farming for a Better Climate Conference
🧶Bioregioning South-East Ireland Gathering
Natural Capital Ireland logo of an acorn. Events & Consultations - Calendar Highlights. 1. Culture File Debate: The Hare's Corner, 8 Nov, Botanic Gardens, Dublin. 2. Pond Creation & Water Management, 8 Nov, Loughrea, Co. Galway. 3. Farming for a Better Climate: Practical & Emerging Solutions, 11 Nov, Tullamore. 4. Bioregional Gathering, 26 Nov, Lismore Heritage Centre, Co. Waterford. www.naturalcapitalireland.com/calendar
November 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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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 giving a presentation at Trinity College Dublin with a pull-up banner behind her reading, "Heritage Ireland 2030". The screen has a slide with the NPWS logo and children doing art activities about native woodlands. A woman and two men smiling for a photo in front of a banner reading, "Natural Capital Ireland"
October 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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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.
October 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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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.
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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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
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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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.
October 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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.
October 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🔗 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
September 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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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.
September 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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
September 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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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.
September 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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NCI's Deirdre Lane @theshamrockspring.bsky.social met #MinisterForNature Chris O'Sullivan at Leinster House @oireachtasnews.bsky.social with @npwsireland.bsky.social's Deirdre Lynn & Áinle Ní Bhriain, IEN's Aoife Ní Lochlainn & Fintan Kelly to talk Funding #NatureRestoration
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June 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Thanks to speakers Prof Jane Stout (TCD VP of Biodiversity & Climate Action, NCI co-founder), Dr Catherine Farrell of ReFarm, NPWS' Dr Deirdre Lynn, Sam Belton, CSO & Dr Jimmy O'Keeffe of DCU, VniC-Health. Also Ed Pragnell for insights on how Scotland is applying #naturalcapital #ForNature 2/2
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June 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Thanks to all who participated this week as NCI collaborated with Matthew Hornsby & Kelli Howard of the Department of #Climate, Energy and the #Environment for a workshop bringing together stakeholders to discuss #NaturalCapitalAccounting for #NatureRestoration in Ireland #NatCapWorkshop 1/2
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June 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Exec Coordinator Deirdre Lane joined another very positive Irish #BioeconomyForum meeting yesterday, June 10, at @teagasc.bsky.social Food Research Centre with an interactive workshop exploring the benefits of bio-based industries for a more #sustainable economy
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June 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM