Dublin, 26 August 2025 – Ireland’s peatlands, among the country’s most valuable natural ecosystems, are set for a major boost thanks to a landmark international investment. Global technology companies Meta, Microsoft, and Google have pledged more than €3 million to restore up to 450 hectares of degraded peatlands across Ireland.

Peatland Finance Ireland CLG (PFI) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Executive Director to guide the organisation through a critical stage of growth and impact. This part-time role (0.6 FTE) is ideal for a seasoned leader with a passion for climate and nature, and experience in the not-for-profit or environmental finance sectors.

Green finance is transforming the global financial landscape by channeling investments into projects that generate positive environmental outcomes. It encompasses a broad range of activities, from funding renewable energy and sustainable agriculture to restoring ecosystems such as peatlands. But what exactly is green finance, and why is it so crucial in today’s world?

In November, PFI co-hosted a three-day Peatland Finance learning event in Dublin that explored policy alignment to facilitate investment in restoration.

On Thursday 30th June, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD, and EIB Vice-President Christian Kettel-Thomsen formally agreed to strengthen cooperation for peatland restoration in Ireland with the European Investment Bank supporting NPWS efforts to accelerate the restoration of peatlands across the country.