Views, positions and consultations

Our views, positions and consultations

We stand up for nature by working with politicians and decision-makers to influence government policy and by responding to key consultations to get a better deal for nature in Northern Ireland.

Below you will find our views and positions on several key issues affecting nature in Northern Ireland, including our responses to notable consultations.

As a lead member of the NI Marine Task Force, we are also involved in many marine consultations

Respond to the Nature Recovery Strategy consultation

Position

Lough Neagh Algal Bloom

We welcomed Minister Muir's announcement (2 July 2024) concerning the Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan. Despite frustrating delays, DAERA will now implement 20 actions to improve water quality and tackle blue-green algae. We hope the remaining 17 actions requiring Executive approval will be signed off imminently.

Lough Neagh Algal Bloom

Position

Badgers and bovineTB

We stand up for badgers and oppose the killing of large numbers of healthy badgers as part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) plans to eradicate bovine tuberculosis.

Badgers & bovineTB

Statement

Islandmagee Gas Caverns Storage Judicial Review

The marine licence for the Islandmagee Gas Caverns project was quashed by the Court of Appeal on 27 June 2024 – a fantastic result for people, nature and climate. Well done to all those who have worked so hard on this important issue. This judgement is significant, not just in this case, but for future environmental decisions. We are in a global climate and biodiversity crisis. Our focus must be on moving to a low-carbon future, with renewable energy and nature conservation as a solution and priority.

Read our original consultation response

Our consultation response

Wildfires

Wildfires pose a big risk to some of our most fragile habitats and species, damaging or destroying vegetation, wildlife and soil structure and releasing carbon and other pollutants into the atmosphere, thereby contributing to climate change. Read more about our response

Wildfires