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Inspired by the Rio Earth Conference in 1992, Cork Environmental Forum (CEF) came into being in 1995. It was supported by Cork County Council as an instrument for applying the principles of Local Agenda 21/ now Local Agenda 2030 (otherwise known as the Sustainable Development Goals) as agreed by the United Nations Global Conference on Environment and Development. CEF’s initial brief was to bring various stakeholders together at a local level throughout Cork City and County, who would not ordinarily have occasion to meet to discuss local sustainability and environmental issues and agree on an appropriate action plan. Its primary purpose remains to foster, promote and implement sustainable development at a local level in the Cork region.

Cork Nature Network strives to protect and promote Ireland’s Wildlife through education, research and conservation. CNN aims to help restore a healthy, functioning ecosystem for both wildlife and human populations in Ireland. Increasing awareness surrounding conservation is central to achieving this goal, and CNN believes that through education and participation, CNN can enhance communities while protecting our beautiful wildlife.

Cultivate is a practical sustainability organisation focused on active education - based in Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Co Tipperary. Cultivate's centre WeCreate, the Green Enterprise Centre is in Cloughjordan Ecovillage. Cultivate is a national NGO and Civil Society Organisation focused on education, communication and citizen engagement. Cultivate support a greater understanding of whole systems thinking as a key to sustainability and see community-led projects being essential for a happier, healthier and more resilient future.

Cyclist.ie are a network of knowledgeable and passionate cycling advocates from across urban and rural Ireland. Cyclist.ie know cycling is part of the solution to many of society’s problems from health to the environment to the economy. Cyclist.ie have a vision for Ireland where everyone has the opportunity to cycle to the shops, to school, to workplaces regardless of their age or ability. Cyclist.ie's unrivalled expertise in research, policy, transport planning, infrastructure design, event management and behaviour change means they are the trusted voice on cycling in Ireland. 

Friends of the Earth Ireland is a community at the heart of the growing movement here for a just world with zero pollution. FOE Ireland part of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021.

Eco Advocacy was founded in 2015 and advocates on issues of Planning and Environmental Law; Biodiversity and specifically Invasive Species; Sustainability - Energy supply, employment, natural resources; Conservation; and Policy.

ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation that works to conserve the environment and empower young people. ECO-UNESCO works all across the island of Ireland and works with partners in Europe and internationally; ECO-UNESCO is affiliated to UNESCO as a Key partner of its Global Action Programme in ESD. ECO-UNESCO works with young people in formal and nonformal settings, in secondary schools, youth services and communities across Ireland through our Young Environmentalist Awards, workshops, trainings or one of our affiliated ECO-UNESCO Clubs.

Environmental Trust Ireland - is a voluntary not-for-profit Irish Environmental Organisation. ETI is committed to safeguarding the Environment and advancement and promotion of environmental protection, conservation of the natural and built environment, biodiversity, wildlife, ecosystems and cultural and heritage protection. ETI has successfully overturned  a number of major planning developments including Strategic Housing Developments on environmental grounds.

Feasta aims to identify the characteristics (economic, cultural and environmental) of a truly sustainable society, articulate how the necessary transition can be effected and promote the implementation of the measures required for this purpose.