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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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19 June 2026

Muir launches strategy to address seabird species decline in NI

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has...

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has launched a new conservation strategy to address the growing crises facing seabird populations, marking an important step in efforts to protect and restore...

29 May 2026

eNGO Sector Job & Volunteering Opportunities Update – May 2026

Interested in working within the...

Interested in working within the environmental NGO sector? Check out the latest jobs and volunteering opportunities below! 29th May 2026 Image via Pixabay Job Opportunities RSPB Procurement Co-ordinator PeacePlus...

28 May 2026

Connecting Communities Roadshow 2026

The Live Here Love Here...

The Live Here Love Here Connecting Communities roadshow returns this May and June 2026, bringing free, drop-in events to communities right across Northern Ireland. It’s all about supporting...

Upcoming Events

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24
Jun

Skills & Training

Introduction to Butterfly and Bird “squares” – Online Workshop/Drop-in session

Online

27
Jun

Days Out

Spring Birding Support – Slievenacloy Nature Reserve

Slievenacloy Nature Reserve

04
Jul

Days Out

Moth Event (4th July)

Gosford Forest Park

22
Jul

Skills & Training

“Bitty Butterflies” (online ID training)

Online

30
Jul

Days Out

Sustaining Heritage in Challenging Environments

Rathlin Island

15
Aug

Skills & Training

Introduction to Surveying for Butterflies

Buncrana Library

16
Aug

Days Out

Botanical Recording for Beginners

Derrychara Playing Fields

25
Aug

Days Out

Local Area Forest School (LAFS) Forest School CPD and Networking event (August 25th)

Derrychara Playing Fields

03
Sep

Days Out

Environment Ireland 2026

Croke Park

05
Sep

Days Out

Fields Good Agriculture Festival 2026

The Sheddings

05
Sep

Days Out

Migrants and Moths – Trip to Rathlin Island

Arrive at Ballycastle ferry terminal for departure to Rathlin Island

09
Sep

Conference

The Wild Summit 2026

Bristol Beacon

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Publications

Sustainable Agriculture Policy Working Group Position Statement on Sustainable Use of Livestock Slurry (SULS), Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Biomethane Production (2026)

Island of Ireland Freshwater Stakeholder Survey Report (2025)

Membership Satisfaction Survey Results 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

Muir launches strategy to address seabird species decline in NI

eNGO Sector Job & Volunteering Opportunities Update – May 2026

Connecting Communities Roadshow 2026

Upcoming Events

Introduction to Butterfly and Bird “squares” – Online Workshop/Drop-in session

Spring Birding Support – Slievenacloy Nature Reserve

Moth Event (4th July)

“Bitty Butterflies” (online ID training)

Sustaining Heritage in Challenging Environments

Introduction to Surveying for Butterflies

Botanical Recording for Beginners

Local Area Forest School (LAFS) Forest School CPD and Networking event (August 25th)

Environment Ireland 2026

Fields Good Agriculture Festival 2026

Migrants and Moths – Trip to Rathlin Island

The Wild Summit 2026

Publications

Sustainable Agriculture Policy Working Group Position Statement on Sustainable Use of Livestock Slurry (SULS), Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Biomethane Production (2026)

Island of Ireland Freshwater Stakeholder Survey Report (2025)

Membership Satisfaction Survey Results 2026

Our Funders

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A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

A valued, resilient, healthy environment.

Latest News

Muir launches strategy to address seabird species decline in NI

eNGO Sector Job & Volunteering Opportunities Update – May 2026

Connecting Communities Roadshow 2026

Upcoming Events

Introduction to Butterfly and Bird “squares” – Online Workshop/Drop-in session

Spring Birding Support – Slievenacloy Nature Reserve

Moth Event (4th July)

“Bitty Butterflies” (online ID training)

Sustaining Heritage in Challenging Environments

Introduction to Surveying for Butterflies

Botanical Recording for Beginners

Local Area Forest School (LAFS) Forest School CPD and Networking event (August 25th)

Environment Ireland 2026

Fields Good Agriculture Festival 2026

Migrants and Moths – Trip to Rathlin Island

The Wild Summit 2026

Publications

Sustainable Agriculture Policy Working Group Position Statement on Sustainable Use of Livestock Slurry (SULS), Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Biomethane Production (2026)

Island of Ireland Freshwater Stakeholder Survey Report (2025)

Membership Satisfaction Survey Results 2026

Our Funders

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