Local Environmental Networks

Connect - Communicate - Collaborate

Working together for a Sustainable Future

Do you want to take action for the environment? This gathering is the perfect opportunity to meet others who are interested in, and working for, positive change for our future.

Together we will share knowledge and experience, as well as learn more about engaging in climate dialogue, working to expand the conversation, and turning conversation into action. It's also a perfect introduction to Local Environmental Networks for those who are new to them. Everyone with an interest in climate, environment, and a sustainable future is welcome!

What will be happening at the event?

Hosted at the impressive Ballybay Wetlands Centre, the day will begin at 10.50am with a look at projects from Environmental Networks and other groups that can be replicated on a local level. Catherine O'Toole form the Irish Environmental Network will introduce work of local networks, including Transition Monaghan, Cavan Environmental Network and Public Participation Network, and Louth Environmental Network. The morning will also see an introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals, and we will wrap up with a Q&A with all speakers.

In the afternoon there will be a biodiversity workshop hosted by ecologist Billy Flynn from the Irish Wildlife Trust, exploring biodiversity and local actions that we can take to protect and create it. Afterwards we will introduce the local groups and projects who are hosting stalls at the event. Lunch will be served and will provide a chance to talk to stallholders and to eachother.

Agenda:

• 10.50am : Introduction from Catherine O'Toole of the Irish Environmental Network
• 11.00am : Welcome to BallyBay Wetlands - An overview of the Wetlands
• 11.10 - 11.40: Local projects and environmental networks
• 11.40 - 11.50: Sustainable Development Goals - Using the Global Goals as a common language hosted by Stephanie Kirwan from Development Perspectives
  
• 11.50 - 12.20: Q&A with all speakers
• 12.20 - 1.20: Biodiversity Workshop hosted by Billy Flynn of the Irish Wildlife Trust
• 1.20 - 1.30: Introducing stallholders
• 1.30: Lunch
  

We are really looking forward to meeting you all at this regional event, which we hope will be both enjoyable and fruitful for all participants.

This event is organised by the Irish Environmental Network, in conjunction with the Public Participation Networks of Monaghan, Louth and Cavan, and supported by the Environmental Protection Agency.