Did you know
- 1 in every 5 species around Ireland are under threat of extinction.
- 37 species of bird are of high conservation concern
- the Atlantic salmon, European eel and angel shark have suffered population declines
What is the Children and Young People’s Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss
- In October 2022, 35 randomly selected people aged between 7 and 17 met up.
- Over the course of two weekends, they learned about the biggest threats to biodiversity in Ireland.
- They made 58 calls to action and presented their findings to the government.
Here’s a few websites if you want to know more !