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There are few things more important to us than the environment in which we live, work and play. To protect our future, DAERA has published Northern Ireland’s first draft Environment Strategy.
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We’re sharing news and information about the impact of climate change on nature and the world around us.
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In the 1960’s scientists working in labs around the world were discovering that the carbon dioxide created by human activity had the potential to cause a warming effect on the planet. A subsequent prediction asserted that we would begin to experience these effects, most noticeably in our weather as we entered the twenty-first century. Some sixty years later we now know that ‘warming effect’ as climate change. We’ve gone from the theory to the reality – fairly quickly as it happens. In fact ten of the hottest years on record have been recorded since the year 2000.
Emer Rafferty’s reflections for young people
Northern Ireland’s COP26 Youth Ambassador, Emer Rafferty, shares her personal reflections with young people, following her time at the conference in Glasgow.
A Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland
The Green Growth Strategy is the Northern Ireland Executive’s multi-decade strategy, balancing climate, environment and the economy in Northern Ireland. It sets out the long-term
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – 18th to 24th November, 2021
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated each year between 18-24th November with the overarching slogan “Antimicrobials: Handle with CARE”. The aim is to increase
Northern Ireland’s Healthy Relationship With Seaweed
Northern Ireland has a long history of finding amazing ways to use seaweed. However, we now understand how important seaweed is in ecological terms and how it can help in the fight against climate change.
Climate change – how Northern Ireland is playing its part
Discover what’s happening about climate change in your area. You might want to take up some of the services on offer or get involved. Businesses
Can a building help fight climate change?
The answer is yes! Ever heard of a Passive House? In a nutshell, it’s an energy efficient building, which has a low ecological footprint and
7 Fungi Facts
7 Fun facts about fungi! Fungus, plural fungi, is any member of the group of about 144,000 known eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Fungi, which includes yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms.
They are found in just about any habitat but most live on the land, mainly in soil or on plant material, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some also live in the sea or in fresh water.
Translink Launches new #LetsChangeTogether Climate Campaign ahead of COP26
Translink Launches new Climate Campaign under the banner #LetsChangeTogether, calling for organisations and individuals to join with it to make vital changes to achieve net-zero emissions across Northern Ireland.
Ways to help nature thrive
Looking for ideas of how you can help Nature thrive? See how these individuals in Northern Ireland are tackling this at their homes and in
Marine Conservation and Disturbance
The waters around NI are full of a rich array of marine wildlife including dolphins, sharks, seals, jellyfish and much more. We have eleven species
Nature 2030 Case Studies – Bann Estuary Dune System Conservation Project
Twelve years ago the fragile sand dune ecosystems within Bann Estuary in Co Londonderry were assessed as being under serious threat, with many hectares of the site invaded and enclosed by large thickets of non-native Sea Buckthorn.
The MyNI Community
We are proud of the MyNI community, and like to think of each and every one of you as part of our planet-earth loving team.
We have been equally inspired by the actions of individuals living in Northern Ireland trying to do their bit for the environment as we have by the pretty amazing organisations working to help make us all more aware of the impact of climate change at a local level.
MyNI believes we can all achieve so much more by coming together and sharing our thoughts, actions and social content. This is the space where you can see what’s happening, who is doing it, how you can get involved and maybe even get some inspiration to do your bit too!