Sep
24
Democracy & Environment Series IV: Irish Dairy Sector, Tuesday 24 September 2024, 12 noon to 2pm
Our Democracy & Environment series continues with The business case for delivering ambitious climate and water quality outcomes by the Irish dairy sector, and the policies it needs to do so at the Museum of Literature of Ireland (MoLI) on Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 12 noon to 2pm.
The session will focus on finding ways that work to make Irish dairy a leader that combines commercial success and global climate and ecological leadership mirroring Food Vision 2030. There will be presentations by Darragh McCullough and Joe Leonard on "Learning by Doing", Professor Frank Convery will talk on “Policy choices that will deliver outcomes at scale – from ‘brutal realities’ to global leadership” and Alice Doyle will be the discussant. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Damien O'Reilly, EU Affairs & Communications Manager ICOS.
Darragh McCullough is an Irish broadcaster and farmer specialising in agricultural and rural affairs and, Joe Leonard is an Irish farmer and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Nuffield Ireland and is the current Irish representative on the Board of Nuffield International. Frank Convery is Emeritus Professor of Environmental Policy UCD and member of ‘Food Vision 2030’. Alice Doyle is Deputy President of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), and member of the Teagasc Authority.
The session will conclude with Q&A session, and you can connect with colleagues and participants at a light networking lunch immediately after the seminar.
Sep
25
From Awareness to Action: Citizen-Led Climate Initiatives in the I-CHANGE project
From Awareness to Action: Citizen-Led Climate Initiatives in the I-CHANGE project | Wednesday 25 September, 13.00 | James Joyce Library Link 3
Join us on Wednesday 25 September 2024 to hear from I-CHANGE's Anna Molter and Juan Esteban Quintero Marin on "From Awareness to Action: Citizen-Led Climate Initiatives in the I-CHANGE project." Anna and Juan will explore how Dublin's communities are turning climate knowledge into impactful action. Over the past three years, the I-CHANGE project has empowered citizens, schools, and local organisations to tackle pressing environmental challenges through innovative Living Labs. Discover how participants have monitored air quality and traffic, analyzed data, and implemented meaningful changes to reduce their carbon footprints. Anna and Juan will share key insights and discuss the successes, challenges, and future of citizen-driven climate action in Dublin.
This UCD citizen science community of practice hybrid talk will take place on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 1-2pm in the UCD James Joyce Library Link 3 and on Zoom. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Sep
26
This week's coffee morning talk: The effective governance of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction
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For this week's coffee morning, we welcome Shane McGuinness from the School of Geography to talk about his research on Paying Nature's Way: Structuring blended finance for wetland restoration.
Live in the Institute kitchen, 4th floor UCD Science East and on Zoom – all welcome!
Join us each Thursday morning from 10.45 to hear about new environmental, climate and sustainability research and initiatives, from UCD and beyond.
Oct
03
This week's coffee morning talk: Acoustic and mechanical metamaterials: An overview
For this week's coffee morning, we welcome Muhammad Gulzari from the School of Civil Engineering to talk about his research on Acoustic and mechanical metamaterials: An overview.
Live in the Institute kitchen, 4th floor UCD Science East and on Zoom – all welcome!
Join us each Thursday morning from 10.45 to hear about new environmental, climate and sustainability research and initiatives, from UCD and beyond.
Oct
10
This week's coffee morning talk: Corporate sustainability disclosures and accountability
For this week's coffee morning, we welcome Fabiola Schneider from the School of Business to talk about his research on corporate sustainability disclosures and accountability.
Live in the Institute kitchen, 4th floor UCD Science East and on Zoom – all welcome!
Join us each Thursday morning from 10.45 to hear about new environmental, climate and sustainability research and initiatives, from UCD and beyond.
Oct
17
This week's coffee morning talk: New Institute Strategic Priority project: MARSEA
For this week's coffee morning, we welcome the new Institute Strategic Priority project: MARSEA
Live in the Institute kitchen, 4th floor UCD Science East and on Zoom – all welcome!
Join us each Thursday morning from 10.45 to hear about new environmental, climate and sustainability research and initiatives, from UCD and beyond.
