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28th October 2022

Adapting Beaches and Dunes for Climate Change Funded Under Government Community Programme

Training for communities in preparing Irish beaches and dunes for climate adaptation is one of 18 projects funded under the Government’s community climate action programme.

The project on beaches and dunes is being led by Leave No Trace Ireland, and aims to “build the capacity of local communities to adapt to, and mitigate against, climate change”.

The project leaders say it will develop a toolkit and educational workshops which will “build the knowledge and skills of communities to take positive action on how best utilise beaches and dunes as coastal protection”.

The project is being run as a partnership with the Atlantic Seaboard North Climate Action Regional Office; the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board; and University of Galway.

"There is a massive appetite to take action at individual and community levels"

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan announced the 18 successful recipients of the new €5 million fund under strand 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme in Dublin on Thursday (Oct 27).

The Community Climate Action Programme supports projects and initiatives that facilitate community climate action through education, capacity building and learning by doing.

The programme is being run by Pobal, on behalf of the department.

“There is a massive appetite to take action at individual and community levels,” Mr Ryan said.

“The Climate Conversations 2022, which my Department undertook over the summer to get a sounding on where people are at, found that 83% of participants across Irish society are motivated to take action to address climate change,”he said.

“The range of projects represented in these awards is an indication of this appetite for initiatives that can help communities move towards a more sustainable future,”he said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the lasting impact the projects will have in empowering communities to change behaviours and habits, and am confident the outcomes will inspire other groups who may wish to participate in further funding strands,” he said.

The 18 projects from around the country were selected from 72 applications, and represent a diverse range of activities across the five programme themes (home and energy; food and waste; shopping and recycling; transport; local climate and environment).

More information on the projects is here

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Dirty Dunes a Danger Says Coastwatch

Coastwatch has claimed that a ministerial order for the protection of sand dunes in Co Wexford is being breached, The Irish Times reports.

The order was made in January by former environment minister John Gormley to protect the Tinnaberna dunes from damage due to the storage of cattle over a number of years.

But the environmental group says that "dung, contaminated sediment and massive weed cultures remain" on site, and highlighted concern over its close proximity to a stream which flows into the sea near bathing water.

However, the National Parks and Wildlife service said its ecologist is "happy" with progress made on clearing the dunes.

The Irish Times has more on the story HERE.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/0325/1224293045560.html

Coastwatch has claimed that a ministerial order for the protection of sand dunes in Co Wexford is being breached, The Irish Times reports.

The order was made in January by former environment minister John Gormley to protect the Tinnaberna dunes from damage due to the storage of cattle over a number of years.

However, the National Parks and Wildlife service said its ecologist is "happy" with progress made on clearing the dunes.

The Irish Times has more on the story HERE.

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About the Loughs Agency

The Loughs Agency is a governmental body established under the 1998 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland. The Agency's goal is to provide sustainable social, economic, and environmental benefits by effectively conserving, managing, promoting, and developing the fisheries and marine resources of the Foyle and Carlingford areas.

The Agency's governing legislation confers several specific functions, including the promotion of development of Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough for commercial and recreational purposes in respect of marine, fishery, and aquaculture matters. Moreover, the Agency is responsible for managing, conserving, protecting, improving, and developing the inland fisheries of the Foyle and Carlingford areas. Additionally, the Agency has the task of developing and licensing aquaculture, as well as the development of marine tourism.

The Loughs Agency reports to the North South Ministerial Council and its government Sponsor Departments, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland, and the Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications (DECC) in Ireland. The Departments fund the Agency on an equal basis.

The Loughs Agency's focus on sustainable development is expected to have a positive impact on the economy, environment, and local communities in the Foyle and Carlingford areas. The Agency's efforts to conserve and enhance the region's marine resources, including fisheries and aquaculture, are expected to benefit local communities, promote tourism, and contribute to economic growth.

In conclusion, the Loughs Agency plays a vital role in promoting the sustainable social, economic, and environmental development of the Foyle and Carlingford areas. Its work on marine conservation and development is crucial in ensuring the long-term viability of the region's natural resources and in promoting sustainable economic growth.