Resources
Submission on the Proposed EU Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience
Read our submission now to the European Commission entitled “Observations and Feedback to the European Commission on the Proposed EU Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience”. Submitted 3rd November 2023.
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) – Evaluating EU Rules
Our recent submission to the European Commission in response to their public consultation, addresses critical issues related to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Submitted on September 22nd, this document outlines key recommendations and insights aimed at promoting sustainable practices and responsible management of electronic waste within the EU. Read or download it below.
Submission on the Draft Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy
Submission to the DECC on Disposable Vapes (and Why They Should be Banned)
Read our submission to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in Response to the Department’s Public Consultation on Disposable Vaping Devices
The Beneficial Roles of Agroforestry –Reducing Fertiliser, Mitigating Climate Change, and Improving Soil Health
Presentation by Jack O’Sullivan for a seminar on agroforestry organised by Jack Coffey (ZWAI board member and vice Chairperson) and Tracton Biodiverstiy Group, held in May 2023 in Minane bridge, Co. Cork. Presentation slides prepared by Jack O’Sullivan and Órla Coutin Fitzsimons. Read or download the presentation below:
All-island Implementation of the Aarhus Convention
This report by ZWAI member Alison Hough, among others, summarises the research carried out for the project ‘Finding Common Ground: Towards All-island implementation of the Aarhus Convention’. This project set out to explore issues with all island implementation of the Aarhus Convention and what role an all-island ‘Aarhus Centre’ might play in this. This was…
The National Sustainability Summit: One Earth For All – A Plea For Sustainability
The National Sustainability Summit: Phosphorus Recycling
Ireland’s National Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023-2025
Submission to the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and the Bioeconomy Implementation Group in Response to the Public Consultation on the National Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023-2025.
All Ireland Water & Wastewater Expo: Water and Sustainability
Submission to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in Response to the Public Consultation on Ireland’s Fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP)
Public Consultation on a Review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland’s Electricity and Natural Gas Systems
