Seeing the spread of ash sawfly across Greater Belfast & beyond, I wonder what the carbon cost is for NI? A recent study estimated that insect and disease disturbances had ~13 billion Kg (!) Carbon cost for forests in the US. https://t.co/bi9LTExSVp #ClimateAction

Applications now open for a UKRI Policy Fellowship with @daera_ni working on a cross-departmental basis to develop a One Health - Climate Change framework at the science-policy interface. A unique opportunity to have an impact on how we develop policy https://t.co/MmsCEgnV3n

A real pleasure to be supporting the work of the @daera_ni High-Level Science Advisory Group. Science is foundational to the Department's policy outlook, and this group will support the development of well-informed, sustainable policies for NI. https://t.co/6OX4SzEIt2

Our first #PlantHealth Series event of the year took place this week focussing on the importance of plant health in #OneHealth 🌱. A huge thank you to our Chair Professor @DrJPritchard and our keynote speaker, Sarah Brunel from @ippcnews. Watch the event

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI has opened the 2025 DAERA Postgraduate Research Studentship competition. More info: https://t.co/cbDNAWV1g3 @nidirect @AICBRN @NERCscience @research_uk @nibusinessinfo @Food_NI @foodgov @NIfoodanddrink @bitcni @ruralaction_ni @Education_NI

Three companies are selected for the first phase of a project to monitor Lough Neagh from space

🏭Ensuring the process of how we transition to a lower carbon society is fair & just is key to making it work for everyone 👥This consultation offers the opportunity to have your say on creation of a Just Transition Commission 🗓️Closes 13 Jan 🔗 https://t.co/PqkqqYVON3 @nidirect

A 6-5 defeat in our last game of the @UEFAFutsal prelims. A bitter one for the team who fought back bravely and made chances to both draw & win it. V.proud of the effort over the 3 games against top opposition. We're getting closer. @spartabelfast #futsal #ChampionsLeague

Applications now open for the new @daera_ni high-level science advisory group. A great opportunity to influence national policy. Applications due by 12 pm Thursday 22nd August.

Final day of the @IrishFA National Coaching Certificate. A serious amount of time & effort goes into grassroots coaching across NI.

We are delighted to launch the new NI Museums Council brand & website! You can read more about the rebranding project through the link below. Whilst you're there, take some time to explore the new website, and let us know your thoughts! https://t.co/v4M3MHq4cB @CommunitiesNI

The @NISciFest Climate Tour chatted agriculture and land use @ArmaghPlanet yesterday evening. #NISF23 Kevin Duncan, National Trust NI's Farming and Land Use Advisor was part of the expert panel.

Really looking forward to chairing a panel of these amazing #younginnovators at #SIRENS23 as part of the @niscifest on Saturday afternoon @UlsterUni its a #freeevent with plenty of #sustainable stalls exhibitions and other interesting talks and events. See you there???

Join us for our @niscifest Climate Tour event tonight, 7pm@Springhill House @NationalTrustNI We'll be discussing climate impacts on the natural & built world with Dr @annika_clements, Dr Jonathan Bell @RSPBNI, Ian Greenway (HED) & @mark_lynas Tickets👇 https://t.co/Pw2IZchHkA

Thanks @NIMuseums @jjdalzell @niscifest for great #climatetour event 🌍 I really enjoyed discussions with @KateNicholl Debbie Caldwell @belfastcc @BelfastClimate @mark_lynas & a wonderful audience. I left feeling enthused about #ClimateAction in #NorthernIreland #PeoplePower

@ElizabethMagow1 sorry Elizabeth - wrong twitter handle above. You really must put a face to this account! Thanks again - great conversation earlier.

Day 3 of the @NIMuseums @niscifest Climate tour programme in the spectacular @ArmaghPlanet, discussing agriculture, emissions, land-use and climate. Huge thanks to @peddyrmac @emagowan & Kevin Duncan @NationalTrustNI for lending their expertise & insight!

Join us (@UlsterWildlife) for the @niscifest Climate Tour event tomorrow night, 7pm, at Springhill @NationalTrustNI- we'll be talking climate change and biodiversity with @mark_lynas, @RSPBNI's Dr Jonny Bell & Iain Greenway of Historic Environment Division 🌿🐟🦋

We are down to our last few tickets for Thursday's @niscifest Climate Tour event at Springhill @NationalTrustNI in Magherafelt. The event starts at 7pm, but ticket holders can also get an exclusive tour of the site at 5:30pm🥳 Free tickets below: https://t.co/Pw2IZchHkA

Another great @niscifest Climate Tour event this evening at @MuseumDown, talking about the impact of climate change on the natural world. Many thanks to @MEecoprof @SimonGray14 @mark_lynas & Melina Quinn from @NationalTrustNI for their expertise & enthusiasm. Great audience also!