Climate Changemakers: Three good news stories for nature in Ireland during 2025From one of our best-known woodlands to the return of the corncrake to a boost for our seas, these stories show much-needed change is on the way – even as more progress needs to be made, say environmental groupsThe corncrake is a bird that has steeply declined in Ireland over the last century but its numbers are beginning to grow. Photo: GettyAisling Maria Cronin Today at 06:30When assessing the current state of nature and biodiversity in Ireland, it is easy to sink into gloom or apathy. However, there are reasons to be hopeful. Here are three positive developments for nature that took place in Ireland this year.

Source: Irish Independent December 20, 2025 14:31 UTC