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  • Actions to Protect our Environment

    What we can do together to protect our environment including the Environmental Improvement Plan

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    Climate Change and Green Growth

    Climate Change and Green Growth are top priorities for the Minister.

    • The Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 - Key elements
    • A Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland - Balancing our climate, environment and economy
    • Northern Ireland Climate Change Adaptation Programme

    Air and environmental issues

    • Air Pollution in Northern Ireland
    • Air pollution and smoke control
    • Air Quality Monitoring, Policy and Legislation

    Chemicals and industrial pollution policy issues

    • The REACH Regulation
    • Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases and Ozone Depleting Substances
    • The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) Regulations

    Local environmental issues

    • Environment Fund 2019-23
    • Noise
    • Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside

    Effects of air pollution on natural ecosystems

    As well as having effects on human health, air pollution can also be harmful to our natural environment.

    • Effects of air pollution on natural ecosystems: science and evidence publications
    • UK Air Pollution Assessment System (APAS)* – an integrated air quality assessment tool

    COMAH Public Information Northern Ireland

    Information about COMAH sites in Northern Ireland

    Reducing Unnecessary Single Use Plastics in NICS Government Estate

    DAERA announce plan to reduce unnecessary plastic within the NICS government estate.

    Information Events on the Proposed Nutrients Action Programme for 2026-2029

    The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a Public Consultation following the fourth review of the Nutrients Action Programme. The consultation is seeking views on proposals for the Nutrients Action Programme for 2026-2029.

    Related to Actions to Protect our Environment

    Most recent publications

    • Northern Ireland greenhouse gas inventory 1990 – 2023 statistical bulletin

      Published 10 June 2025
    • Mercury Import and Export Forms

      Published 14 May 2025
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    Most recent consultations

    • Public Consultation on the proposed Nutrients Action Programme for 2026 - 2029

      Published 1 May 2025 Closes 24 July 2025
    • Impacts on the Water Environment - Call for Evidence

      Published 14 April 2025 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Northern Ireland greenhouse gas statistics 1990-2023 released

      Published 10 June 2025
    • Community groups use NIEA funding to invest in water quality improvement projects

      Published 5 June 2025
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs including Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and the use of our Publication Scheme.

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