Northern Ireland launches nature recovery plan amid biodiversity crisis
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 21:02 · Archive
Northern Ireland has launched a nature recovery strategy to 2032 after warnings it is the UK's most nature-depleted region.
Northern Ireland has launched a Nature Recovery Strategy to 2032 to reverse declining biodiversity across the region. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs says the strategy provides a framework for collective action guided by science and evidence.
The region faces significant environmental pressures. According to the State of Nature Report for Northern Ireland, 36% of features within protected areas are in unfavourable condition, and 12% of species assessed on the island of Ireland are threatened with extinction. The strategy identifies invasive species, climate change, inappropriate development, land and sea use change, intensive farming practices and pollution as key threats.
The plan supports international efforts to conserve 30% of terrestrial, inland water and marine areas for nature by 2030. It aims to restore degraded habitats including peatlands, wetlands, rivers, native woodlands and species-rich grasslands. The strategy includes a sustainable agricultural programme designed to benefit climate and environment while supporting the agri-food sector. Agriculture minister Andrew Muir said he has heard calls from the public to invest in nature and biodiversity.
How it is being reported
- Nature recovery plan launched amid Northern Ireland biodiversity declineIn Northern Ireland 36% of all features within protected areas are in unfavourable conditionBelfast Live · 27 Oct, 20:34
- Nature recovery plan launched amid Northern Ireland biodiversity declineBelfast Telegraph · 27 Oct, 17:51
In this story: Northern Ireland · Andrew Muir · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs · National Trust · Heather McLachlan · Black Mountain · Divis
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