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Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL) is the networking and forum body for organisations interested in the natural and built environment of Northern Ireland.

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22 October 2026

NI regenerative farmer wins national Farming for the Future Award at BBC Food & Farming Awards!

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Photo credit: Press Eye Photography for BBC NI Bronagh O'Kane, a regenerative beef and sheep farmer from Co Tyrone came out top at the recent awards for her...

21 October 2026

Cleaner Neighbourhoods Report reveals Northern Ireland’s litter problem

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Image via Pixabay Environmental charity Live Here Love Here has released its annual Cleaner Neighbourhoods report, which provides a snapshot of local environmental quality across all 11 council...

20 October 2026

Archibald announces £15m investment in zero-emission transport and energy innovation

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Image via Department for the Economy Belfast Harbour is to become a live environment for testing the next generation of zero-emission transport and energy systems through a £15m...

Upcoming Events

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27
Oct

Days Out

Film Screening – ‘Peoples Emergency Briefing’

Banqueting Hall, Belfast City Hall

28
Oct

Skills & Training

The Botany of Hedgerows

Lough Neagh Discovery Centre

29
Oct

Days Out

Learning Gone Wild: An Outdoor Learning Day at Peatlands Park

Peatlands Park

04
Nov

Days Out

Sand Dunes – Benefits of Coastal Habitats Portavogie

Lawson Avenue

04
Nov

Talks & Lectures

Webinar: Protecting our foundations: geodiversity and geoconservation in Northern Ireland

Online

04
Nov

Skills & Training

CORE Project – Governance for a Resilient Environment

Clayton Hotel

05
Nov

Days Out

Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair – Belfast

Assembly Buildings Conference Centre

05
Nov

Conference

Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain in the Planning System Conference 2026

Online

09
Nov

Skills & Training

RE[purpose] : Closing The Loop

Penthouse Suite, Europa Hotel

10
Nov

Talks & Lectures

RE[spond] : Never Too Late – Climate Briefing

Paris Room, Europa Hotel

10
Nov

Skills & Training

The National Lottery Community Fund Virtual Information Briefing Sessions – Funding in NI (10th November)

Online

10
Nov

Skills & Training

RE[pair] Project: Mending for A Sustainable Future

One Elmwood

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Publications

NI Marine Task Force response to Irish Sea Pelagic and Demersal Fisheries Management Plans

NIEL response to Potential Wildlife Intervention Options as part of the Bovine Tuberculosis in Northern Ireland: Blueprint for Eradication (2026)

NI Marine Task Force response to NI Curriculum Consultation (2026)

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Our Funders

NIEL is funded by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, PEACE PLUS, Department for Communities, the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Shared Island Initiative, The TalX2 project, Innovate UK, The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and from membership subscriptions.

A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

Latest News

NI regenerative farmer wins national Farming for the Future Award at BBC Food & Farming Awards!

Cleaner Neighbourhoods Report reveals Northern Ireland’s litter problem

Archibald announces £15m investment in zero-emission transport and energy innovation

Upcoming Events

Film Screening – ‘Peoples Emergency Briefing’

The Botany of Hedgerows

Learning Gone Wild: An Outdoor Learning Day at Peatlands Park

Sand Dunes – Benefits of Coastal Habitats Portavogie

Webinar: Protecting our foundations: geodiversity and geoconservation in Northern Ireland

CORE Project – Governance for a Resilient Environment

Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair – Belfast

Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain in the Planning System Conference 2026

RE[purpose] : Closing The Loop

RE[spond] : Never Too Late – Climate Briefing

The National Lottery Community Fund Virtual Information Briefing Sessions – Funding in NI (10th November)

RE[pair] Project: Mending for A Sustainable Future

Publications

NI Marine Task Force response to Irish Sea Pelagic and Demersal Fisheries Management Plans

NIEL response to Potential Wildlife Intervention Options as part of the Bovine Tuberculosis in Northern Ireland: Blueprint for Eradication (2026)

NI Marine Task Force response to NI Curriculum Consultation (2026)

Our Funders

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A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

Latest News

NI regenerative farmer wins national Farming for the Future Award at BBC Food & Farming Awards!

Cleaner Neighbourhoods Report reveals Northern Ireland’s litter problem

Archibald announces £15m investment in zero-emission transport and energy innovation

Upcoming Events

Film Screening – ‘Peoples Emergency Briefing’

The Botany of Hedgerows

Learning Gone Wild: An Outdoor Learning Day at Peatlands Park

Sand Dunes – Benefits of Coastal Habitats Portavogie

Webinar: Protecting our foundations: geodiversity and geoconservation in Northern Ireland

CORE Project – Governance for a Resilient Environment

Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair – Belfast

Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain in the Planning System Conference 2026

RE[purpose] : Closing The Loop

RE[spond] : Never Too Late – Climate Briefing

The National Lottery Community Fund Virtual Information Briefing Sessions – Funding in NI (10th November)

RE[pair] Project: Mending for A Sustainable Future

Publications

NI Marine Task Force response to Irish Sea Pelagic and Demersal Fisheries Management Plans

NIEL response to Potential Wildlife Intervention Options as part of the Bovine Tuberculosis in Northern Ireland: Blueprint for Eradication (2026)

NI Marine Task Force response to NI Curriculum Consultation (2026)

Our Funders

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