Irish Environmental Network
Budget
€3,089,079
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The Irish Environmental Network is a network of individual environmental Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) that work individually and, as appropriate, jointly to protect and enhance the environment, and to place environmental issues centre stage in Ireland and internationally. The IEN works to promote the interlinked principles of environmental, social and economic sustainability. In representing the environment its Members represent a common good and not self interest. As a network, IEN is greater than the sum of its parts, with synergies developing from working together and sharing knowledge, skills, strengths and experience. The Network acts on behalf of its Members to secure core and other funding for their activities. The IEN supports its members to develop and advance sustainable policy in Ireland through its advocacy arm, the Environmental Pillar.
EU Legislative Interests
EU Nature Restoration Law Common Agriculture Policy EU Semester EU Mercosur Deal
Communication Activities
Our work includes advocating for sustainable land use and agriculture, as well as actions for clean water and biodiversity protection. We supported our members and worked with environmental NGOs nationally and with European colleagues to raise awareness about the Nature Restoration Law: https://environmentalpillar.ie/environmental-pillar-welcomes-passing-of-the-nature-restoration-law-in-eu-parliament/ We participate in the CAP Consultative Forum, convened by the Irish Government, as part of Ireland's CAP policy framework. We contribute regularly to the EU Semester process, together with colleagues in the civil society sector, and have met with EU Commission colleagues regarding key issues. We engage with the Irish Government regarding environmental concerns raised by the EU Mercosur Deal: https://environmentalpillar.ie/environmental-pillar-urges-government-to-reject-eu-mercosur-deal/
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
We are associate members of the European Environmental Bureau and are also represented (through our advocacy arm, the Environmental Pillar) at the European Economic and Social Committee, where our representative was recently elected President of Group 3.
Organisation Members
https://ien.ie/our-members/ https://environmentalpillar.ie/our_members/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.