There are multiple ways to ensure private sector involvement in the protection of the environment. Popularly known methods include market-based instruments (MBIs) that incentivise firms to control their emissions through market mechanisms such as cap-and-trade policies and carbon taxation.

The new ISO 14054:2025 Natural Capital Accounting for Organisations sets out standardised approaches and metrics to assess and value natural capital, create an inclusive process, communicate the process and the results, and enable auditing.

As former President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabrina departed the Áras an Uachtaráin, Natural Capital Ireland offers our warmest gratitude for his championing of environmental causes.

Discover some of the events Natural Capital Ireland has recently attended, including 'Todhchaí Ghorm - Blue Future', the Irish Bioeconomy Forum, CSO Ecosystem Accounts Stakeholder Forum, and the Heritage Ireland 2030 Summit.

Earlier in September 2025, Natural Capital Ireland participated in a brilliant two-day training with CLIMAREST and the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Europe, focused on marine ecosystems.

NCI's Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane met with the Minister of State For Nature Chris O'Sullivan, of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in the Houses of the Oireachtas to discuss our work in June

NCI held a workshop in conjunction with the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment bringing together key stakeholders for a...

NCI enjoyed a wonderful two days of insights and discussion at the Courage in Crisis Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference in the...

We are delighted to share a guest article by Siofradh McEvoy, Senior Sophister student in Business, Economics, Political Science and Sociology (BESS), on the future of the natural capital of Ireland's newest national park...

Watch the inspiring video from Mary Robinson recorded specially for our Cork screening of a new documentary about the life and work of...

Natural Capital Ireland will be hosting a panel and stand at the almost-sold out 'Courage in Crisis' Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference 2025 on May 26th-27th in Ballina, Co Mayo (birthplace of the former President).

This International Day for Biodiversity, May 22, as part of Kildare Biodiversity Week and the Kildare PPN Climate Series, Natural Capital Ireland will host a free interactive talk by Dr Maria Fitzpatrick, NCI Steering Committee Member and Business For Biodiversity Ireland's new Business Development Manager, at Maynooth University.

NCI is co-hosting a special Earth Day screening of Mrs Robinson, a documentary exploring the life of former Irish president and activist Mary Robinson at Nano Nagle Place, Cork.

Natural Capital Ireland was delighted to be among the invited stakeholders at the recent Nature Restoration Plan Leaders Forum to share our

The Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has launched the 4th All-Island Bioeconomy Summit

Natural Capital Ireland's held our first quarterly Steering Commitee meeting with our newly elected committee members in IMMA

Natural Capital Ireland held an election for a new steering group to guide our organisation at the end of 2024

We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Cooper to the NCI Board. Jonathan is an environmental consultant, with experience of directing projects

Natural Capital Ireland would like to thank our departing Chair of the Board Fiona Ross for her work and commitment to our organisation

Our organisation is now seeking nominations for election to the Natural Capital Ireland Steering Committee to help with our work...

Natural Capital Ireland presents a public talk for Trinity Climate & Biodiversity Action Week by Ece Ozdemiroglu, eftec

To coincide with SDG Week 2024, we are inviting organisations or individuals with an interest in our work and natural capital to meet us

Natural Capital Ireland will host a stand at the 3rd annual Heritage Ireland 2030 Summit to celebrate Ireland’s national heritage

In June, Dr Catherine Farrell attended the Natural Capital Symposium at Stanford University in the US to share our work on Ireland's INCASE