Hiking tips for a day out in nature
If you are considering more adventurous trips into the great outdoors, it’s important to know what you are taking on.
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MyNI aims to provide a joined-up and highly engaging digital marketing service for the ‘Climate Action’ sector in Northern Ireland. We want to help people living and working here to find out easily how they can make a difference right where they live!
Our Campaigns
These are just some of the campaigns we’ve worked on.
This is our key message for ‘Northern Ireland Climate Action’. This is what we’re encouraging people to think about doing, if they’re not already doing it.
By making small or big changes in our lifestyles, we can help Nature around us to recover and thrive. These changes can also bring us valuable mental and physical health benefits; they can cut some of our monthly bills and costs; and they can also help to create new jobs in a growing ‘Climate Action’ sector.
Get Into Nature and enjoy the great outdoors
We all want to enjoy the outdoors with our close family and friends. But there are a few things we still need to be mindful of.
Spotlight on conservation in The Mourne mountains
Sweeping down to the sea from their closely grouped peaks, the Mourne mountains offer a variety of access routes and views that make them Northern Ireland’s most popular upland walking
Climate Heroes are going the extra mile to make changes for Nature and for a healthy and prosperous future in Northern Ireland. They’re helping to cut carbon emissions and helping to ease the pressures on Nature. Why not share your climate hero story with us?
Castle Espie Wetland Centre – from a disused quarry, to a haven for wildlife!
Why do we love and work to protect wetlands and their wildlife at Castle Espie? If rainforests are the lungs of the planet, then wetlands are the blood!” Why places like Castle Espie are vital in the fight against climate change.
Protecting historic places from climate change
Climate change is a threat to the special places we care about in Northern Ireland but the National Trust is adapting to changing weather patterns by addressing the damage caused
GenComm: How Northern Ireland can benefit from Green Hydrogen
Belfast Metropolitan College is the lead partner of an exciting renewable energy project. The GenComm project seeks to make better use of alternative energy sources by demonstrating the use of hydrogen (H2) as a safe, clean and reliable energy storage technology for communities.
Small actions really do add up to make a big difference. MyNI is encouraging all our followers to make a pledge to help make our world a better place.
Learn how incredible nature is at helping us manage our stress
The importance of nature for mental health has long been established, but it’s worth thinking about why it’s so crucial. When we’re in an urban environment, the hustle and bustle
16 easy steps to reduce your carbon footprint
When it comes to saving the planet, we all need to take action. But did you know how easy it is to reduce your carbon pollution?
Count Us In
People of Northern Ireland – be included in the 1 billion people worldwide being counted in for helping to save our planet!
‘My Eco 2020’ introduces some small, but very effective actions that we can all take in and around our homes, gardens and neighbourhoods.
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 of sharks and two species
WIN a National Trust Gift Voucher
For a chance to win a National Trust Gift Voucher, vote for the person who you think is doing a heroic job to help nature thrive in Northern Ireland. There are 10 candidates to choose from. Pick one by voting before midnight on Thursday 7 October 2021.
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.
‘Get Into Nature’ encourages people to embrace the outdoors, be better prepared for their outdoor adventures, and also to ensure that nature is protected from damage.
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 of sharks and two species
WIN a National Trust Gift Voucher
For a chance to win a National Trust Gift Voucher, vote for the person who you think is doing a heroic job to help nature thrive in Northern Ireland. There are 10 candidates to choose from. Pick one by voting before midnight on Thursday 7 October 2021.
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.
Chronic pain affects almost one in four people across Northern Ireland. Local Health and Social Care Board figures estimate that 400,000 people are living with some form of persistent pain. These resources have been designed to help you manage your pain.
Understanding Pain in less than 5 minutes, and what to do about it!
Research suggests that chronic pain may not be a joint or muscle problem, rather a ‘re-wiring’ of the brain’s perception of itself.
Pacing for Pain Management
Pacing for Pain Management is a daily challenge and sometimes even standing up can be painful. Here are a few things that might help.
10 Things People With Chronic Pain Know All Too Well
10 Things people with chronic pain know all too well, a diagnosis can take a long time and we may look fine but that doesn’t we are