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 |  |  |                                     | | IEN eNewsbulletin December 15th, 2010
 
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 A) ECO-UNESCO TRAINING COURSES: ECO-UNESCO's Introduction to  Sustainable Development (FETAC Accredited Module - L5) 10-Week Course:  beginning Thurs 27th January. Click here for further information.  ECO-UNESCO's Peer Education and Sustainability Training. 3rd  February.Click here for further information. ECO-UNESCO's Leadership and  Strategic Sustainable Development. 9th February. Click here for further  information. ECO-UNESCO's Introduction to Sustainable Development  Intensive Course: [...] | 
 |     This Friday: Biodiversity Workshop   
 All are welcome.
 With presentations by Dr Liam Lysaght, National Biodiversity Data  Centre, Johnny Woodlock, Irish Seal Sanctuary, and Dana Miller, Irish  Wildlife Trust. Date: 17th December Time: 11am - 1.45pm Location:  European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2    Agenda 11am - Welcome 11.15am - Presentation on Submitting records to the National  Biodiversity Centre - Dr Liam Lysaght, National Biodiversity Data  Centre. 11.45 am - Presentation on Key issues of fisheries data - Dana Miller, IWT 12.15 pm - Presentation on Bycatch and Discards in Fishing - Johnny Woodlock, Irish Seal Sanctuary 12.45 pm - Refreshments . | 
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 Biodiversity Showcase launched in European Union House   
 As Biodiversity Year comes to a close, national environmental  groups have launched a showcase of biodiversity projects and events  which took place in 2010, at the European Representation offices in  Dublin. "In Biodiversity Year our Celtic tiger was pronounced stone  dead," says Karin Dubsky, of Coastwatch, "but what about our real  species? For [...] | 
 |      Bumper Year for Wildlife Numbers at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre   
 2010 has been a bumper year for wildlife at the Bog of Allen Nature  Centre in Lullymore, Co. Kildare. The wildlife gardens located at the  Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Co. Kildare are very rich in  biodiversity. The Centre's gardens contain breeding newts and frogs. The  different flowers such as Buddleia attract many butterflies [...] 
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 |     Irish environmental groups call for transparency in allocation of fish quotas   
 Over-fishing is the greatest threat to the health of our oceans and  it is well recognised that 70% of Europe's fish stocks are over-fished,  while 30% are fished beyond 'safe biological limits' - a euphemism for  'threatened with extinction'. This year the European Commission has  proposed quota allocations that are grounded in scientific evidence and  [...] | 
 |     Social Partner calls for forests to remain in public hands   
 The Environmental Pillar of Social Partnership has warned that  Ireland's forests are in danger of being sold off to reduce government  debt, and is calling for them to remain in public hands. The group is  urging the Government to issue a statement that it will not privatise  Irelands forest assets. "A sale of Irish Forests [...] | 
 |    Irish seal Sanctuary proposes new management plan to save Irish Sea   
 The Sea Fishery Advisory Group of the Irish Seal Sanctuary has called  on the EU not to close Irish fisheries but to assist fishermen to make  the switch to selective fishing gear and restore the Irish Sea and Irish  waters to a viable mixed stock fishery. EU Commissioner Damanaki has  already threatened to close the [...] | 
 |     Planning bill could be bad for Northern Ireland   
 It's time for a root and branch rebuilding of the planning system not  a rushed through Planning Bill Rushing through the Planning Bill will  be bad for Northern Ireland, in the same way as  rushing through  planning applications is bad for communities and the environment,  Friends of the Earth said today. Friends of the Earth [...] | 
 |      Wexford Seal Release planned for Saturday   
 On Saturday, December 18th at 2pm Zeus, a grey seal pup rescued by  the Irish Seal Sanctuary, will be returned to the wild from Kilmore Quay  in Co Wexford. All are welcome to attend this great family, recession  proof, day out! Zeus arrived in mid September from Kilmore Quay where he  had been found on [...] | 
 |       Guide to online video available to download 
 This free guide includes:The Wheel has produced a very useful guide to online video.
 It includes:
 Where to get low cost equipmentWhere to get free, easy to use software
 How to shoot great video
 Getting on the web
 Spreading the word
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 |    Friday, December 15
 
  Biodiversity WorkshopWith presentations by
 Dr Liam Lysaght,  National Biodiversity Data Centre,Johnny Woodlock, Irish Seal  Sanctuary, and 
Dana Miller, Irish Wildlife Trust. 
  Date: 17th December 
 Time: 11am - 1.45pm 
 Location: European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 
 Agenda 
 11am - Welcome 
 11.15am - Presentation on Submitting records to the National  Biodiversity Centre - Dr Liam Lysaght, National Biodiversity Data  Centre. 
 11.45 am - Presentation on Key issues of fisheries data - Dana Miller,  IWT 
 12.15 pm - Presentation on Bycatch and Discards in Fishing - Johnny  Woodlock, Irish Seal Sanctuary 
 12.45 pm - Refreshments  The presentations will be approximately 20-30 minutes in duration,  including time for questions. 
 
 More information 
 Link: http://www.ien.ie/events/biodiversity-workshop/ | 
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