Publications

The determination by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (NI) of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Carbon Price under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Withdrawal Agreement) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.

This is the DAERA Privacy Notice linked to the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

This guide sets the requirements which have to be met when importing controlled material into Northern Ireland. The controls prevent the spread of economically and environmentally damaging pests and diseases.

New bans in Northern Ireland legislation came into force on 1st January 2022. These may affect businesses if they use commercial refrigeration equipment.

The public consultation was conducted during the period 30^th November 2020 and 31st March 2021. The Department has summarised the comments received in the synopsis report below.

The purpose of this report is to inform central government, district councils, the general public and any other interested parties as to the number and nature of noise complaints received each year by district councils across Northern Ireland​.

Appointment of a Northern Ireland Non-Executive Member to the Office for Environmental Protection - Application Form and Guidance

Carrier Bag Levy Consultation Results

Nature positive 2030 evidence report

On 8th December 2020, DAERA launched an eight week consultation on a ‘Discussion Document on a Northern Ireland Climate Change Bill’. Views were sought on policy options for a Climate Change Bill for Northern Ireland and what the Bill should look like.

UK Carbon Emissions Trading Schemes Fees and Charges for Northern Ireland Operators 2021

Guidance on management of noise and vibration from installations regulated under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

DAERA sought views on a number of environmental governance issues through a discussion document that was open for consultation from 10 December 2020 until 26 February 2021.

The Rail Noise Action Plan describes how Translink - NI Railways proposed to deliver its obligations under the Environmental

The Roads Noise Action Plan describes how the Department for Infrastructure proposed to deliver its obligations under the Env

Fluorinated greenhouse gases ("F-gases") have a very high Global Warming Potential ("GWP") if emitted into the atmosphere. F-gases include hydrofluorocarbons ("HFCs").

The NI Executive launched the Sustainable Development Strategy, 'Everyone's Involved', on 27 May 2010.

DAERA has published a Call for Evidence to help inform the development of a Plan to Eliminate Plastic Pollution in Northern Ireland.

DAERA has published the report of an investigation into the effects of the first Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ on air quality in Northern Ireland.

Prosperity Agreements are voluntary agreements through which the NIEA and an organisation or a group of organisations can explore new ways of reducing environment impacts in ways that create prosperity and well-being.