Biodiversity in Ireland “is in A&E and needs the full backing of political parties and the public working together to halt and reverse declines in species and habitats”, according to BirdWatch Ireland (BWI). The incoming government must immediately set out “a sound pathway to halt and reverse biodiversity loss” in tandem with robust climate action, according to its “manifesto for nature” launched on Monday. Ireland biodiversity and ecosystems are in bad shape and in some cases even worse than global trends, according to BWI policy and advocacy officer Oonagh Duggan. “Biodiversity loss is one of the most urgent challenges Ireland faces. “Our environment and our wildlife are robust, as long as they are given the time and support to recover.

Source: The Irish Times January 20, 2020 15:45 UTC