Exploring Community Work and Human Rights Approaches to Climate Action

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Ireland has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.

Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities, the new strategy to support the community and voluntary sectors in Ireland, includes an objective to support community development and local development to engage with Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies. There is an increasing awareness of the importance of awareness and action at community level.

Join us to explore community work and human rights approaches to Climate Action. This event is primarily aimed at community work organisations, community workers and others interested in working with communities on issues of climate change and climate justice

Speakers

Professor John Sweeney, International Expert on Climate Change;

Anastasia Crickley, International Expert in Community Work & Human Rights;

Iva Pocock, ECOLISE;

Deirdre Kelly, Dept of Rural and Community Development;

Joe Gallagher, Dept of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Chairperson - Niall Ó Brolcháin, Galway Environmental Network

The seminar is free of charge but places are limited and early registration is advised.

Participation Welcome!

Register here

Starts: 20 February 2020 10:30
Ends: 20 February 2020 16:00
Location: Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Galway