Relevant Government Websites

www.environ.ie
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government Website

www.raceagainstwaste.com
The aim of the Race Against Waste Campain is to raise awareness of the need for an integrated approach to waste management. The site contains information on how to prevent, reduce, re-use and recycle the waste people produce at work and at home. Extensive links to other sites.

http://www.mywaste.info/
The website gives information on how to change rubbish into a resource, at home and in business.

www.enfo.ie
The website of ENFO, the Environmental Information Service contains an extensive body of information on the environment. The site contains the full text of ENFO leaflets, on-line database of the ENFO library collection of environmental books and journals, a Children's Corner, an on-line order form for requesting ENFO publications and travelling exhibitions, lists of environmental NGO's and Local Authority Environment Awareness Officers, Irish and international environmental links etc.

www.sei.ie
The website of Sustainable Energy Ireland formally the Irish Energy Centre. The website contains information on the environmentally and economically sustainable production, supply and use of energy in support of government policy across all sectors of the economy.

www.rpii.ie
The Radiological Protection Institution of Ireland is the national organisation with regulatory, monitoring and advisory responsibilities in matters pertaining to losing radiation. In particular the Institute concerns itself with hazards to health associated with ionising radiation and with radioactive contamination in the environment.

www.answer-online.org
North South Website of Environmental Research (ANSWER) is an online register of current environmental research projects and was developed as part of an environmental programme of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC).

www.envirocentre.ie
The new environmental website for Enterprise Ireland to promote environmental awareness in Irish industry.

www.wfdireland.ie
Information regarding the implementation of the EU Water Framework (WFD) in Ireland.

http://www.comharsdc.ie/
Comhar ( the National Sustainable Development Partnership). This new website includes information on activities and recommendations with regards to Sustainable Development in Ireland.

www.epa.ie
The website of the Environmental Protection Agency.

www.tidytowns.ie
Contains information on the Department's Tidy Town's competition.

Selected EU Websites

www.eea.eu.int
European Environment Agency

www.eco-label.com
An interactive catalogue has been specifically designed for consumers to find eco-labelled products throughout Europe. In addition to a simple description of the scheme for newcomers, this new e-platform has the tools to learn more about the eco-labelled products, how much they cost, where to find them in your country and even order some of them on-line.

www.europa.eu.int/comm/energy/index_en.html  
European Commission Policies on Energy

www.europa.eu.int/comm/energy/res/index_en.htm
Information on the development of renewable energy for future use, especially from wind, water, solar power and biomass and the need for community support.

www.cordis.lu
Cordis is the research, development and innovation information service of the European Union's 6th Framework Programme. Technology marketplace is a portal to information about emerging technologies from current reserach around the world.

Selected International Websites

www.undp.org
The mission of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to help countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable human development programmes in poverty eradication, employment creation and sustainable livelihoods, the empowerment of women, the protection and regeneration of the environment - giving first priority to poverty eradication.

www.unep.org
The mission of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is to provide leadership  and encourage partnerships in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and people to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

www.iisd.ca
International Institute for Sustainable Development's sites.

www.wri.org
The World Resources Institute provides information, ideas and solutions to global environmental problems.

www.greenpeace.org
International environmental activist organisation outlines its philosophy and campaign.

www.envirocitizen.org
Youth organisation whose mission is to provide education and training to students with the intention of encouraging environmental leadership. Environmental research portal with links to 1000s of other sites all over the world.

www.envirolink.org
Non-profit organisation providing a comprehensive collection of resources on a wide range of environmental topics

www.webdirectory.com
A comprehensive directory of earth friendly organisations and topics, including agriculture, disasters and sustainable development.

www.eco-portal.com
A gateway to websites on environmental sustainability issues, with links to 3000 sites

Selected Irish Environmental Websites

www.theorganiccentre.ie
Centre for Training, Information and Demonstration of Organic Gardening, Growing and Farming.

www.ecounesco.ie
A non-profit organisation providing practical environmental education services to both public and private sector clients.

www.crann.ie/
Crann is an NGO founded in 1986 to increase the broadleaf tree cover in Ireland and to promote/develop Irish broadleaf woodland resources.

www.foe.ie
Earthwatch ( Friends of the Earth Ireland) plays a constructive role in international lobbying and campaigning on the most urgent environmental and social issues of our day.

www.energyscenariosireland.com
A website which examines how energy will effect Ireland over the next 50 years.

www.friendsoftheirishenvironment.org
Friends of the Irish Environment is a network created by conservationists in Ireland in order to monitor the full implementation of European environmental law, to work for changes in the Irish planning laws, and to pursue concerns and cases in both the built and the natural environment based on the principles of sustainable community development.

www.groundwork.ie
Groundwork is a rhododendron clearing action group, affiliated to the Irish Wildlife Trust.

www.irishseedsavers.ie
Irish Seed Savers is an organisation involved in the location and preservation of traditional varieties of fruit and vegetables.

www.voice.buz.org
VOICE - Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment is an independent environmental organisation committed to promoting positive solutions to environmentally destructive activities.

www.treecouncil.ie
The National Tree Council is a voluntary non-governmental organisation set up to promote the planting, care and conservation of trees in town and country. It organises National Tree Week in March, Tree Day in October, and seminars, conferences and school competitions throughout the year.

www.ipcc.ie
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council site contains details of projects undertaken by the Council. Projects include purchasing bogland nature reserves, providing resources and training for teachers and education groups, repairing damaged bogs and encouraging lifestyles in harmony with the environment.

www.earthshare.org
A national non-profit organisation dedicated to serving environmental and conservation charities

www.enviro-mark.com
An on-line environmental management self-assessment programme, which enables users to assess their performance against 5 benchmark standards

www.eco-schools.org
For details on the An Taisce Green Flag Awards

www.fairtrade.ie
For information on the range and availability of Fairtrade products

www.planetaqua.ie
Planet Aqua aims to raise awareness of the aquatic environment. The site contains a downloadable teachers manual to help deliver the SESE Primary School Science Curriculum using aquatic examples, a virtual exhibition and a regional directory.

http://www.taptips.ie/
For information on how to save water

www.wastematchers.com
Wastematchers was funded by the South Cork Enterprise Board, and it is a free service to businesses who are interested in a waste exchange scheme.