Welcome to Department of the Environment
The Department of the Environment website
The functions and services delivered by the Department of the Environment (DOE) have been transferred to new departments. The links below will guide you to information on the new websites: Department for Communities (DfC), Department for Infrastructure (DfI) and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
Our responsibilities
Waste
Promoting a more sustainable approach to dealing with waste in Northern Ireland by drafting waste legislation and implementating waste management policy
… moreWater
Protecting the aquatic environment by regulating water quality and hydrological processes whilst considering the needs of industry, agriculture and the protection of public health.
… morePollution
Activities undertaken to prevent, monitor and control pollution of the air, land and water
… moreBiodiversity
Protecting and preserving Northern Ireland's wildlife and habitats from invasive alien species and other environmental threats.
… moreHistoric environment
Recording, protecting, conserving and promoting our diverse built heritage so that it can be enjoyed by future generations.
… moreLand and landscapes
Information on land quality and soil as well as details on the geology of Northern Ireland's distinctive and precious landscapes.
… moreRoad users
Promoting and improving road safety via education, licensing and regulation of transportation.
… moreMarine
Protecting Northern Ireland's coastal and marine environment via legislation, licensing and permits and conservation activities
… moreProtect the environment
Actions taken to raise awareness and counteract threats to the environment on both a local and global scale
… moreLocal government
Details of how Local Government Policy Division supports councils in delivering strong and effective local government along with information on funding and finances.
… moreDOE statistics and research
Statistics and research that relate to environment or carrier bag levy have move to daera-ni.gov.uk, all other DOE statistics and research content are available at infrastructure-ni.gov.uk