Japan and Ireland — Cooperation in the Field of Nature Conservation

2026/9/22
Mr Christopher O’Sullivan TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity (left) and Ambassador MIYAGAWA Manabu (right)
On 22 September, Ambassador MIYAGAWA Manabu met with Mr Christopher O’Sullivan TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity. Ambassador MIYAGAWA reiterated how deep an impression Ireland’s rich natural environment, heritage and biodiversity has made on him, and appreciated the various policies and policy discussions aimed at their conservation and restoration.

The two sides exchanged views on opportunities for further information sharing and for deepening cooperation between Japan and Ireland in the field of nature conservation.

The Embassy of Japan in Ireland is grateful for this opportunity to exchange views and will continue to make every effort to seize opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Japan and Ireland in the field of environmental conservation, both bilaterally and through discussions in multilateral fora, building upon the shared values that Japan and Ireland hold with regard to nature and the natural environment.