#Forest #pests on the horizon in the @irishtimes.com
with #ips_typographus.

irishtimes.com/environment/...

@ucdearth.bsky.social @ucdscience.bsky.social
UCD SBES and Forestry
research on resilient forests @teagasc.bsky.social
#OPRAM #ADAPTForRes

Walsh PhD Scholarship: Modelling the impact of climate change on #forest productivity
Details at: drjonyearsley.github.io/agriadaptPhD...

Apply by 30th Sept 2025

@bes-quantitative.bsky.social @bes-forests.bsky.social @ucdscience.bsky.social @ucdearth.bsky.social @teagasc.bsky.social

Fascinating new @rte.ie Brainstorm article by @darastanley.bsky.social (Institute member & Assoc Prof at @ucddublin.bsky.social School of Agriculture & Food Science), in which she lays out the threats to Ireland’s #insects, #pollinators & beekeeping from the #AsianHornet.
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tinyurl.com/uwxp5z4s

describes these birds as the “building blocks for human survival”, writing that losing them will also kill off the healthy agricultural ecosystems that we, as a species, need to survive.
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tinyurl.com/548jxdrf

A study published in 2024 found that Europe’s ground-nesting birds, particularly those nesting in farming areas, are at a significantly higher risk of decline than other birds. 📉 Barry McMahon, Assoc Prof at @ucddublin.bsky.social School of Agriculture & Food Science (& one of the study's authors)

"𝐖𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩-𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬."

Sobering piece in @theguardian.com by Dr Ruth Leeney of @ucddublin.bsky.social on her deep-sea sharks research, and how marine life is being ravaged by bottom trawling.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

How climate stories & poetry can inspire & engage people - looking forward to this discussion @molimuseum.bsky.social w. environment writers, thinkers and activists, hosted by @athenamediaie.bsky.social & @ucdearth.bsky.social

www.ucd.ie/earth/events...

Great to team up with @athenamediaie.bsky.social for this storytelling event in @molimuseum.bsky.social, featuring @ellamcsweeney.bsky.social @kosull.bsky.social, @janeclarke.bsky.social, Ricky Whelan & @ucddublin.bsky.social lecturer Treasa De Loughry. Book your place at tinyurl.com/yhk8vh9u!

Listen back to Prof Gerald Mills of UCD School of Geography on @rteradio1.bsky.social, outlining why cities will need more green spaces & shade and buildings will have to be better ventilated in the future as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change.
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www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Be sure to catch the final episode of 'Food Island' – our podcast collaboration with the Irish Farmers Journal, where you can hear @ucddublin.bsky.social Assoc Professor @tomcurran.bsky.social talk ammonia emissions, biodiversity pressures & Ireland's bioeconomy future.

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tinyurl.com/mnzkuuym

@sssireland.bsky.social and @ucdearth.bsky.social #WorldSoilDay conference, UCD Village Auditorium, 5-December 2025

Register interest tinyurl.com/vafcf2x7

Soil Science Society of Ireland and UCD Earth Institute
Funded by Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency @epaireland.bsky.social

"In 2024, the State added just 1,573 hectares of new forest, the lowest number in nearly 80 years."

Great to read this excellent piece in @irishtimes.com by Jeremy (an Earth Institute journalist in residence) on why Irish farmers are not taking advantage of grants and getting involved in forestry.

“If there are any global issues or a war, we are not in any way self-sufficient.”

Don't miss this latest Food Island pod episode where Prof Patrick Paul Walsh talks Ireland's food security, its overreliance on imports & weakened capacity to grow food
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tinyurl.com/3x93zef3

@ucddublin.bsky.social

We had a lovely, and productive, few days last week at the @ucdearth.bsky.social writing retreat, in the gorgeous Belfield House @ucddublin.bsky.social. Thanks to all who attended for making it so pleasant! @jonyearsley.bsky.social @taradirilgen.bsky.social @hollyenglish.bsky.social

There's lots to digest in this, the second episode, of our podcast collaboration with the Irish Farmers Journal, so don't miss award-winning journalist Janine Kennedy as she continues her journey through the history of Irish food and farming. 👇

tinyurl.com/3ebbt22k

Thanks to everyone who supported, and worked, with us over the past year – we look forward to seeing you again in 2025/26!

Former Welsh Minister for Environment Jane Davidson & US civil rights leader, environmentalist & Executive Director of the Sierra Club, Ben Jealous, were among our visitors.

🌍 We closed 24/25 with our Africa event, showcasing the progress made in the 2 years since UCD launched its Africa strategy.

Our events, attended by about 2,500 people, included our Democracy & the Environment series which focused on a range of topics including sustainability, animal welfare & the decarbonisation of buildings.

✍ We launched our Climate Fellows programme & announced 4 new journalists in residence.

Did you know that 2024-25 was a bumper year for us? Since September of last year:

👥 Our membership has grown to over 200 academics drawn from 31 of UCD’s 38 schools & all colleges.

We organised more than 90 events including seminars & workshops.

💬 Over 200 speakers contributed to our events.

Great to work with the Irish Farmers Journal on a new pod exploring the past, present & future of Irish food & agriculture. Lots to digest in Ep 1 where @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social Assoc Profs Meriel McClatchie & Jessica Smyth discuss Ireland's past diets & farming practices. 👇

tinyurl.com/2xw9n4vf