RSUA calls for dedicated action on construction waste prevention July 10, 2026 RSUA has called on the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to introduce dedicated measures to prevent construct...(read more) Climate EmergencyConservationNews
DAERA consulting on tighter air quality standards June 8, 2026 The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on proposals to strengthen Northern ...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
DfE consults on new geothermal energy regulations May 15, 2026 The Department for the Economy (DfE) has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce a statutory framework for regulating geoth...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
RSUA calls for preventative approach to construction waste May 6, 2026 RSUA has today recommended that the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) adopt a clear policy commitment to a “r...(read more) Climate EmergencyConservationNews
DAERA consults on Waste Prevention Programme April 14, 2026 The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today launched a public consultation on its Waste Prevention Progra...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
RSUA welcomes DAERA exploration of biodiversity net gain April 13, 2026 RSUA has welcomed the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) commitment to explore and review options around the ...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
RSUA raises governance concerns over DAERA’s Just Transition Commission February 26, 2026 RSUA has today highlighted concerns regarding the proposed governance arrangements for the NI Executive’s forthcoming Just Transition Commis...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
C&D waste emphasised in draft DAERA strategy January 27, 2026 In January 2026, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) published its Rethinking Our Resources: Northern Irela...(read more) Climate EmergencyConservationNews
DAERA consults on Draft Nature Recovery Strategy January 27, 2026 In January 2026, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) published the Draft Nature Recovery Strategy for North...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
Rising building emissions defy NI climate progress October 17, 2025 RSUA this month expressed concern that the projected emissions from buildings between 2023 and 2027, as outlined in the NI Executive’s draft...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
