Karen Ciesielski
Karen Ciesielski is the coordinator of the Environmental Pillar, a coalition representing 32 environmental non-governmental organizations in Ireland. She is a passionate advocate for environmental protection and sustainable policy-making, highlighting the crucial role of NGOs in addressing biodiversity loss and climate change. Ciesielski has criticized recent moves to scrutinize and potentially defund green organizations, stressing the need for their voices in shaping environmental policy and action.
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Recent news mentions
Irish Environmental Network chief executive Karen Ciesielski said: 'Ireland stands at a pivotal moment in its response to the converging climate and environmental crises.'
Ireland needs ‘future generations tsar’ to enable long-term thinking, say 70 groups – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-17
Karen Ciesielski emphasized the importance of maintaining funding for environmental action amidst ecological crises.
Irish environment groups condemn EU cash row as defunding attempt by right-wing MEPs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
