Are you aware that your taxes are being used to pay 75 government staff to snare and kill badgers in Ireland? VOICE is asking you to support the Irish Wildlife Trust’s campaign to stop badger culling in Ireland. The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) is opposed to badger culling and the use of snares. Not only [...]
The UK appears to be following up on EU marine legislation with its proposal to designate 127 areas as Marine Conservation Zones. According to the article excerpt from the Guardian below, it is expected that more than 37,000 sq km will be included in a list of protected areas. VOICE hopes that the Irish government [...]
Below is a press release issued on 13th July 2011 by Seas at Risk in response to the European Commission’s proposals for reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. Seas at Risk is a European association of environmental NGOs working to protect our marine environment, of which VOICE is a member. As detailed below, the proposals [...]
While the rise in oil prices has been seen to spark a crisis in the fishing sector, a Pew Environment Group study found that most European Fisheries Fund management authorities did not ask for relevant information from Member States when making funding decisions. Examples of important information not requested include details of target stocks, by-catch [...]
Young Friends of the Earth Ireland is holding a rally today outside the Dail at 13:30. You have a chance to be part of the solution. Join the Rally For Environmental Justice at Dáil Eireann, Dublin City on Wednesday 1:30pm March 23rd. Bring your friends, put on some facepaints, bring drums, music, whatever! And come [...]
