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
Chief executive Karen Ciesielski highlighted a recent Ireland Thinks poll that found 79 per cent of people wanted the State’s presidency of the Council of the EU to work to uphold existing environmental protections or strengthen them.
Ireland’s commitment to EU climate action under scrutiny during presidency of bloc – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-06
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 TimesIreland· 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
