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
RSUA responds to DAERA consultation on Climate Change Adaptation August 4, 2025 RSUA has responded to the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) public consultation on its draft Third Northern...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
DAERA seeks views on NI Climate Action Plan July 28, 2025 Last month, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) opened a 16-week public consultation on the draft Northern ...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
RIAI and IGBC launch framework for meeting sustainability targets July 28, 2025 In May 2025, the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) launched the Design for Per...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
DfI seeks views on Active Travel Delivery Plan February 5, 2025 05/02/2025 The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is undertaking a public consultation on its new Active Travel Delivery Plan. The Plan out...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
BCC present plans for decarbonising Belfast to RSUA members February 5, 2025 28/01/2025 RSUA met today with Belfast City Council Climate Commissioner Debbie Caldwell to learn more about the Belfast Local Area Energy P...(read more) Climate EmergencyNews
