Ireland must act now to underpin biodiversity promises, says expert

Ireland has taken a lead with its National Biodiversity Action Plan, but a UK Natural History Museum index shows the Irish ecosystem is in real peril

Gemma Corrigan, head of policy and advocacy with Federated Hermes Limited, a UK-based global leader in responsible investment.

Ireland is in a position to enjoy significant economic benefits from being among the first to publish a biodiversity action plan following COP 15, says a leading expert in sustainable investment.

Gemma Corrigan of Federated Hermes Limited (FHL), a UK-based global leader in responsible investment, praised Ireland’s National Biodiversity Action Plan 2023-30 as a welcome signal of intent. Only eight out of 188 countries or regions have taken such a step following the 2022 UN National Biodiversity Conference (COP 15).