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NATURAL JUSTICE

WE ALL HAVE A ROLE.

What is Natural Justice?

What role does the legal profession play in the climate conversation?

The climate crisis remains the key issue of our time and lawyers, along with all of us, have a key role to play.

 

The Natural Justice initiative seeks to initiate a dialogue and highlight the intersection of law and the environment in public discourse. On this website, you will find opportunities to engage with the legal community on environmental issues, take part in local and national projects and have your voice heard in the climate conversation.

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Latest Projects and Updates

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Barristers Highlight Carbon Emissions Increase as Part of Natural Justice Campaign

New legal year kicks off with focus on rising CO2 levels

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Upcoming Event: The Role of Law in Making Our Rivers and Lakes Pristine for Future Generations

Open-to-all event taking place on 10th October

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Natural Justice Artwork in Dublin 7 illustrates intersection between law, community and environment

Natural Justice survey results reveal confidence in the public to make a positive impact on the environment and a strong recognition of the importance of law in responding to climate change

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Our Law | Ár nDlí

The intersection of law and climate issues is essential for addressing the complex and interconnected challenges posed by climate change and for creating a framework for sustainable and responsible practices. 

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Understanding Climate Law

Barrister Visits to Schools

Barrister Visits to Schools

We are inviting interested schools to apply to have a barrister visit to speak to students on the interaction of the law and the environment.

Climate Bar Association

Climate Bar Association

The Climate Bar Association aims to pursue practical green and environmental initiatives within the Law Library and surrounding neighbourhoods. It also aims to be a think-tank of environmental law expertise and thought leaders in environmental law and biodiversity protection for the Irish legal community and for Irish society.

CLM Centre for Environmental Justice

CLM Centre for Environmental Justice

Community Law and Mediation have created an online Centre for Environmental Justice. CLM offer free legal advice and representation, provide community education and training, and advocate for a rights-based approach to policy and law reform in the area of environmental justice.

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Our Environment

Ár gComhshaol

The Bar of Ireland’s strategy reflects an understanding that change is needed in how we manage our organisation in order to work towards a carbon neutral future. We are passionate and excited about making changes that will make our future safer and environmentally sustainable.

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The Bar of Ireland's Sustainability Roadmap

The Bar of Ireland has achieved a number of milestones in its journey towards becoming more environmentally sustainable. These range from recycling and emissions reductions to the use of renewable energy sources.

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Our Community

Ár gComharsanacht

Environmental action starts small. See how local communities have been working together to form a response to climate issues, from local biodiversity initiatives to community building.

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Local Groups and Initiatives

Cosybatter - Sustainable Energy Community

Cosybatter - Sustainable Energy Community

Cosybatter is a commmunity organisation looking at ways in which Stoneybatter could reduce its energy use and swap to more sustainable energy sources. They are currently developing an "Energy Master Plan" for the local area.

Community Roots

Community Roots

Community Roots connect garden owners with garden-less, budding growers living nearby and looking for a patch to grow their own food. They aim to build both climate-resilient and connected communities - tackling social isolation, promoting skill-sharing and improving health and wellbeing for all.

Dublin City Climate Action Plan

Dublin City Climate Action Plan

Dublin City Council has recently published its draft climate action plan, Climate Neutral Dublin 2030. The plan sets out the actions that will be taken by the City Council to prepare our city and people living here for the known impacts of climate change – flooding, sea level rise, extreme weather events, and drought.

Bohemians FC - Spark Project

Bohemians FC - Spark Project

A community initiative pioneering Ireland's first community climate action cooperative. Led by Bohemian FC in collaboration with local partners, their mission is to enhance climate action, encourage social inclusivity, and fuel local wealth building.

Robert Emmet Community Development Project

Robert Emmet Community Development Project

Robert Emmet Community Development Project is based in Dublin's South West Inner City, working at the grass roots with the community living in the area. Projects include an afterschool programme, local beekeeping and regeneration of Oliver Bond House.

Connecting Cabra

Connecting Cabra

Connecting Cabra aims to empower and engage as many people as possible to create a low-carbon sustainable community in Cabra, Dublin 7. The group are strongly focused on community development to benefit local residents.

Local Groups & Initiatives

Would you like to see your group here? Tell us.

Events

Upcoming Events

About the Artist

Fuchsia MacAree was selected as the artist to create the illustrations for the Natural Justice initiative. 

Fuchsia is an artist and illustrator based in Co. Clare. She makes character-based illustrations. Her work highlights quiet moments of contemplation, details in nature and observations from everyday Irish life, and uses simplified perspectives and a distinctive colour palette.

 

She received a BDes in Visual Communication in NCAD in 2011, followed by an MA in Illustration in Camberwell in London in 2012. In 2018 she illustrated the bestselling and award-winning Great Irish Weather Book with Gill Books. She has exhibited and been published worldwide.

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