Sharon Thompson

Seeking a #NaturePositive future; Policy & Advocacy in NI.
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[Sharon Thompson @_SharonThompson]

Publication of the EPPS is just 1 of a number of steps forward for nature in NI in the last few weeks.
However, to have genuine impact for wildlife, all Departments & Ministers need to get behind these proposals, as well as bringing forward nature target legislation.
@daera_ni

[NI Environment Link @EnvironmentNI]

Check out our new webpage for #StepUpForCleanWater: https://t.co/zp6ElhaC0B

We're calling on all MLAs to sign our Clean Water Pledge & commit to taking meaningful action for our waterways. Some MLAs are storming ahead & have already added their names.

Has your MLA stepped up?

[Senedd Climate @SeneddClimate]

Are you ready for today?

The Committee will debate and vote on 166 amendments to the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill.

For more information on it, check the @SeneddResearch resource page 👇🏾:
https://t.co/PTvQUi7meS

[Welsh Government Rural Affairs @WGRural]

Do you keep birds?

Know the signs of #AvianInfluenza and report suspected cases!

Contact @APHAgovUK immediately on 0300 303 8268 if you suspect #BirdFlu.

https://t.co/WpHbjjmqCi

#ProtectYourBirds from #AvianInfluenza

[DAERA @daera_ni]

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI has announced a nearly £1 million investment to boost nature recovery projects across Northern Ireland through the Environment Fund multi-year Strategic Strand.

Read more: https://t.co/0X10SSR7bw

[NI Environment Link @EnvironmentNI]

As part of our #StepUpForCleanWater campaign, we are asking MLAs to sign up to the Clear Water Pledge

For more info, visit: https://t.co/YMGBPANk2n

@SheerinOfficial @AndyofAlliance

[NI Marine Task Force @NIMTF]

🗣Two MLAs have committed to #StepUpforCleanWater today already off the back of the panel discussion. Contact your MLAs and encourage them to take action and sign up to the Clean Water Pledge.

We need your voices to help us call for action to address water pollution across NI 💪

[Sharon Thompson @_SharonThompson]

@EnvironmentNI @RSPBNI @NationalTrustNI @EJNI_Online @foe_ni @UlsterWildlife @NIMTF @theriverstrust We know what needs to be done and that the requirement for action is urgent.
The 3 point pledge is clear and simple...
#StepUpForCleanWater

[Sharon Thompson @_SharonThompson]

@EnvironmentNI @RSPBNI @NationalTrustNI @EJNI_Online @foe_ni @UlsterWildlife @NIMTF @theriverstrust Inspiring launch of the widely supported #StepUpForCleanWater campaign. Polling shows the public believes that lack of political will is the biggest threat to action to clean up our rivers, waterways, lakes & coasts in NI. So the call is going out to MLAs to step up!

[NI Environment Link @EnvironmentNI]

#StepUpForCleanWater panel discussion representing diverse perspectives on the importance of clean water, and what politicians need to do now to make a difference for our water environment

For more info visit: https://t.co/YMGBPANk2n

[NI Environment Link @EnvironmentNI]

New campaign launching today!

We’re calling on political leaders to step up & take urgent action to address NI’s escalating water-quality crisis.

Stay tuned throughout the day for updates on our launch event!

For more info visit: https://t.co/YMGBPANk2n

#StepUpForCleanWater

[NI Environment Link @EnvironmentNI]

The #StepUpForCleanWater launch event is kicking off this morning in the beautiful surroundings of the Seamus Heaney HomePlace Centre.

Our message is clear: the time to step up and take meaningful action for clean water is now!

For more info visit: https://t.co/YMGBPANk2n

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

As last few days of #CITESCoP20 take place, we must be clear-eyed about the task ahead.

1 million species face extinction.

@CITES was founded on core principle that international trade in wild animals & plants must not threaten their survival.

We are committed to this mandate.

[Peter McReynolds MLA @PMcReynoldsMLA]

Delighted my Members Bill to enhance protections for trees and woodlands across NI has been permitted to proceed to the drafting stage

A significant stage in the drafting process after a lot of hard work and consultation

Roll on 2026 when it will come before the NI Assembly 🎉

[NI Environment Link @EnvironmentNI]

(1/3) Today NIEL's Sustainable Agriculture working group facilitated a meeting at Queen's University Belfast with Minister @AndrewMuirNI and key agriculture and environment stakeholders, to discuss opportunities for nature-based solutions to environmental challenges.

[Beaver Trust @BeaverTrust]

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring leader to become our new CEO 🌿

If you’re energised by leading a growing charity working at the forefront of nature recovery, we’d love to hear from you.

📅 Applications close: 9am, Weds 10 December 2025
👉 https://t.co/OqacZ0b78X

[DAERA @daera_ni]

Today Minister Muir was delighted to meet with the Sustainable Agriculture Policy Working Group hosted @QUBelfast to discuss the @daera_ni Farming with Nature Package.

[NI Marine Task Force @NIMTF]

🧵Today, @OfficeforEP are carrying out an investigation into the regulation of #sewagepollution entering #belfastlough, involving @deptinfra, @daera_ni and the Utility Regulator NIEA.

NIMTF welcomes the investigation which highlights that we need stronger action from a (1/2)

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

Today we have published our response to DAERA's consultation on Northern Ireland's first ever Climate Action Plan (CAP). There is much to welcome in the draft CAP but certain targets need to be strengthened to meet legal requirements. Read 👉https://t.co/Gb3Y6GIVyE

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

Today we announced that we're investigating DAERA, DfI and Utility Regulator over Belfast Lough sewage discharges. Natalie Prosser, OEP CEO said: “Our focus is on DfI, DAERA and the Utility Regulator because they are the primary regulators.” Read more
👉https://t.co/21O5dGShvw