Climate Conversations 2015 Session II : A New Economy

7pm in the Stanley Quek Hall in the Trinity College Dublin Biomedical Sciences Building

This event is the second of a series of five "Climate Conversations" which aim to bring Ireland together for a new understanding of climate change. The Climate Conversations aim to promote greater understanding of what a low carbon future might bring for Ireland.

Speakers for Session II include:

Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of International Trade Union Confederation
Gabriel Darcy, CEO Town of Monaghan Co-Op
Dr Rory O'Donnell, Director of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC)
Sean O'Driscoll, CEO Glen Dimplex
Robert Watt, secretary general, Department of Public Expenditure & Reform
Chair: Emma McNamara, RTE

The collaboration between organisations focused on economic development, labour rights and social and environmental justice is symbolic of the greater cooperation we will need to change our response to the issue. We seek to understand what cultural and social changes are needed, what costs and opportunities may arise and what economic model will best serve all our needs in making this transition.

This is why everyone needs to be in the conversation, not just the institutions supporting this initiative but every institution and every citizen with an interest in the future of this island and this planet. We want to provide a safe space where different views can be expressed and shared.

We will be inviting people to engage with and comment on the discussion online using #climateconversations.

The Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute on Pearse Street

The subsequent events are as follows, more details to follow.

• Session III "The Sustainable Use of Our Land" 7pm 8th April 2015 - Guinness Storehouse, Registration for Session III is now open, book your place here!
  
• Session IV "Prophetic Voices" 7pm 20th April 2015 - Christ Church Cathedral
  
• Session V "The Call to New Horizons" 7pm 10th May 2015 - The Abbey Theatre