Ireland is undergoing a profound shift. Across the country, ecosystems are under pressure and degrading rapidly. Yet every day, people all over the island work hard to halt biodiversity and climate crises and reverse the trend.

As we move toward a low-carbon future, we must not only restore degraded landscapes, but we must also ensure the transition is inclusive and community-led.

Across the country, women are playing a vital role in this transformation. They are restoring peatlands, regenerating farms, protecting rivers, building local initiatives, shaping policy, educating communities, and reimagining what stewardship can look like in a changing Ireland.

Many do this work without public recognition. They are quietly fighting for their environment and community, leading the way in nature restoration.

This national photography campaign seeks to honour and amplify the women contributing to nature restoration in Ireland. Women whose work strengthens ecosystems, supports communities, and builds resilience for the next generation.

The photography series will form part of:

🌿 A public exhibition in collaboration with Photo Museum Ireland

🌿 Panel discussions and community conversations

🌿 Optional participation in festivals and public events

🌿 A feature in a digital storytelling campaign

Who Can Be Nominated?

We welcome nominations of women (18+) who:

🌿 Work professionally in nature restoration, conservation, regenerative agriculture, ecology, biodiversity, land stewardship, or environmental advocacy

🌿 Volunteer in community-led restoration projects

🌿 Represent diverse regions, cultures, generations, and experiences across Ireland

🌿 May not typically receive public recognition for their work

We strongly encourage nominations that reflect the diversity of Ireland today, including women from rural and urban communities, minority communities, and underrepresented backgrounds. We particularly encourage nominations of Traveller women, disabled women, migrant women and women seeking asylum, transgender and non-binary individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

What’s Involved?

Selected participants will:

🌿 Take part in a professional photoshoot (location-based where possible)

🌿 Share their story and perspective on restoration

🌿 Potentially participate in panel discussions or public events (optional)

There is no cost to participate.

How To Nominate

You may nominate yourself or another individual you think should be considered! Simply click the button below and fill out the nominations form. You will be asked to provide: name and contact details, a description of your/their work, and why you think this story should be featured.

If you have any questions regarding the exhibition and/or selection process, please contact us at tocharwetlands@npws.gov.ie