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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 April 2026

DAERA publishes first Peatland Strategy Delivery Plan for Northern Ireland

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Image via Connor McLean The first Peatland Strategy Delivery Plan for Northern Ireland has been published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on Earth Day....

3 April 2026

Climate NI Team seeking Climate Officer and Climate Resilience Researcher

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Image via Pexels The Climate NI Team at NIEL are seeking a Climate Officer and Climate Resilience Researcher with passion and experience supporting people and places to prepare...

2 April 2026

CHANGE & CORE Projects – We’re Hiring!

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Image via Pexels NIEL is seeking to appoint the following positions for the delivery of the CHANGE and CORE projects: CHANGE Project Manager – Closing 13th April 2026...

Upcoming Events

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25
Apr

Days Out

Northern Ireland Recorders Day (NIRD)

St Columb’s Park House

27
Apr

Skills & Training

Permaculture Design Principles for Market Gardeners: A Practical Introductory Course

Ben Vista Farm

28
Apr

Days Out

Geology of the Belfast Hills (28th April)

Cave Hill Country Park

29
Apr

Talks & Lectures

Recording For Beginners webinar – Deciding Where and What to Record – using the BSBI’s distribution maps and database

Online

02
May

Days Out

Legends from Lecale’s spectacular coast

Dunsford Old School

07
May

Days Out

Woodland Wellness Walks (Castle Park, Portaferry)

Castle Park (Bangor)

07
May

Skills & Training

Marsh Fritillary Workshop

An Creagán

09
May

Days Out

Community Farming Gathering 2026

Jubilee Farm

09
May

Skills & Training

Workshop/Training: Priority Species Highlight

Drumnaph Nature Reserve

13
May

Skills & Training

Workshop/Training: Large Heath Workshop

Peatlands Park

20
May

Conference

Northern Ireland Environment Forum 2026

Europa Hotel

20
May

Skills & Training

Teaching ‘Nature Skills’ (Certified)

Clandeboye Estate

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Publications

Sustainable Agriculture Policy Working Group response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

NIEL response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

NI Freshwater Taskforce and NI Marine Taskforce response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

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NIEL is funded by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Building Change Trust, The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and from membership subscriptions.

A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

Latest News

DAERA publishes first Peatland Strategy Delivery Plan for Northern Ireland

Climate NI Team seeking Climate Officer and Climate Resilience Researcher

CHANGE & CORE Projects – We’re Hiring!

Upcoming Events

Northern Ireland Recorders Day (NIRD)

Permaculture Design Principles for Market Gardeners: A Practical Introductory Course

Geology of the Belfast Hills (28th April)

Recording For Beginners webinar – Deciding Where and What to Record – using the BSBI’s distribution maps and database

Legends from Lecale’s spectacular coast

Woodland Wellness Walks (Castle Park, Portaferry)

Marsh Fritillary Workshop

Community Farming Gathering 2026

Workshop/Training: Priority Species Highlight

Workshop/Training: Large Heath Workshop

Northern Ireland Environment Forum 2026

Teaching ‘Nature Skills’ (Certified)

Publications

Sustainable Agriculture Policy Working Group response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

NIEL response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

NI Freshwater Taskforce and NI Marine Taskforce response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

Our Funders

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A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

Latest News

DAERA publishes first Peatland Strategy Delivery Plan for Northern Ireland

Climate NI Team seeking Climate Officer and Climate Resilience Researcher

CHANGE & CORE Projects – We’re Hiring!

Upcoming Events

Northern Ireland Recorders Day (NIRD)

Permaculture Design Principles for Market Gardeners: A Practical Introductory Course

Geology of the Belfast Hills (28th April)

Recording For Beginners webinar – Deciding Where and What to Record – using the BSBI’s distribution maps and database

Legends from Lecale’s spectacular coast

Woodland Wellness Walks (Castle Park, Portaferry)

Marsh Fritillary Workshop

Community Farming Gathering 2026

Workshop/Training: Priority Species Highlight

Workshop/Training: Large Heath Workshop

Northern Ireland Environment Forum 2026

Teaching ‘Nature Skills’ (Certified)

Publications

Sustainable Agriculture Policy Working Group response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

NIEL response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

NI Freshwater Taskforce and NI Marine Taskforce response to Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation (2026)

Our Funders

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