02 August, 2011
Inspirational Homes Leitrim
Inspirational Homes Leitrim is a project that documents built heritage in Leitrim and features over forty homes and buildings, from hi-spec offices to carefully renovated 100 year old cottages. The aim of the project is to facilitate the sharing of experiences,
knowledge and skills amongst builders, homeowners, architects,
selfbuilders and anyone with an interest in sustainable building in Ireland. You can visit the website at www.inspirationalhomes.ie.
The Green-Door Leitrim weekend, 9th - 11th September, is a unique opportunity to visit some of these buildings and homes, over 30 of which will be open to the public during the weekend. Architects, builders and home owners will be on hand to deliver honest first hand experiences of the building process from planning to moving in and the variety of technologies involved.
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14 July, 2011
Eco-Unesco Training
Introduction to Sustainable Development FETAC Level 5
This course is intended as an introduction to the subject of sustainable development using a variety of learning methods. ECO-UNESCO's education methods seek to actively engage participants in the subject matter through discussions and activities. The course will look at sustainability from different perspectives and consider the connections between the environment, society, and the economy.
More information can be found at the following link:
http://www.ecounesco.ie/eco-dev/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=219&Itemid=37
The next course running is the intensive version and will take place on Fri 29th and Sat 30th July 2011 and Fri 26th and Sat 27th August 2011. The Friday classes start at 2pm and finish at 7:30pm and the Saturday classes run from 10am to 7:00pm.
The cost for the course is as follows:
€200 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25;
€220 Voluntary and Community Sector;
€240 Statutory
Introduction to Environmental Education: Trends and Developments
Environmental education uses participative and group learning methods. This approach allows participants to be active in the learning process and to learn from each other. New knowledge is learned through a process of investigation. By learning in this manner participants retain and value the learning process and the subject matter.
This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of Environmental Education and the current trends and methodologies used. It will take place on August 23rd in the Greenhouse, St. Andrew’s Street, Dublin 2, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
More information can be found by following the link below:
http://www.ecounesco.ie/eco-dev/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=210&Itemid=2
Environmental Education: Programme Development and Curriculum Links
This workshop will enable participants to develop and deliver educational programmes on environmental sustainability. Participants will learn about how such programmes can be linked to different curricula frameworks including primary, junior, and leaving certificate levels. The workshop will take place on August 24th in the Greenhouse, St. Andrew’s Street, Dublin 2, 10:00am to 3:00pm.
More information can be found by following the link below:
http://www.ecounesco.ie/eco-dev/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=278&Itemid=2
The cost for each Environmental Education workshop is as follows:
€70 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25
€80 Voluntary and Community Sector
€90 Statutory
Special Offers:
If you book both Environmental Education workshops you pay only €50 for the second
2 people from the same organisation pay €100 (€50 each) for each workshop
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04 July, 2011
Convergent Crisis & National Resilience
There are growing risks of deep shocks to our basic material and social welfare, and as yet little evidence that such risks are understood or planned for. We urgently need national resilience planning to help us absorb the severest risks, and give us the confidence to move forward optimistically and with realism.
Where: The Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew Street, Dublin 2.
When: 7pm, Wednesday 13th July 2011.
Cost: €5 (Feasta, Cultivate member, unwaged), otherwise €20 or €10 (depending on ability to pay)
Further information see www.feasta.org, or email info@feasta.org.
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28 June, 2011
Local Sustainability Newsletter - July 2011
This is the July 2011 edition of the Local Sustainability Newsletter
which is designed to provide a platform for information sharing for
local authorities and communities on best practice on local
sustainability.
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16 June, 2011
Convergence Sustainable Living Festival
Established in the year 2000, Convergence is Ireland’s longest running sustainable living festival. For more than a decade this unique programme of events has celebrated community resilience and social inclusion whilst championing the changes needed to create a sustainable economy, society and built environment.
The Convergence Festival brings together a wide variety of stakeholders, from across Ireland, with interests in environment, community and sustainable development. It is the aim of the festival to promote collaboration with funders, partner organisations and other stakeholders so that we can work together and progress our common goals.
You can find out more about the Convergence Festival at http://www.cultivate.ie/convergence-16-festival.
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12 May, 2011
Comhar Sustainable Development Media Fund Projects are Showcased
Projects that were awarded funding by Comhar Sustainable Development Council (SDC) Media Fund 2010 will be showcased at the Sustainable Environment Fair in the Botanic Gardens on Sunday the 15th of May 2011.
The Comhar Sustainable Development Media Fund 2010 aims to secure more and better coverage of sustainability issues in the Irish media.
The projects being showcased in the Botanic Gardens span a range of different media including national and local print media, online and broadcast. Some of the projects that will be on display include a documentary photographic exhibition examining the initiatives and developments in Ireland that are helping to build a more sustainable future; a radio documentary series that focuses on how to build sustainable communities; print articles focusing on passive buildings, in particular school buildings, in Austria; and a multimedia project that highlights carbon neutrality and sustainable development in Ireland, Sweden and Costa Rica.
The Comhar Sustainable Development Media Fund 2010 encourages the media – and, in turn, the general public – to understand and pay closer attention to sustainable development. It also aims to move the debate on sustainable development into the mainstream media and reach audiences who might not be aware of sustainable issues and their impact on society.
Follow the read more link to view the projects.
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11 May, 2011
Galway Bike Festival
Galway Bike Festival, takes place from Saturday June 18 to Sunday June 26, 2011. Galway City Council, Galway County Council and An Taisce Green Schools have joined forces to encourage everyone in Galway to cycle to school, work or college every Wednesday, starting Wednesday May 11, leading to the start of Galway Bike Festival on June 18. The full programme which includes more than 30 events and initiatives can be viewed or downloaded from the home page of Galway City Council see www.galwaycity.ie.
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13 April, 2011
Comhar SDC Recommendations - Greater Dublin Area Draft Transport Strategy 2011-2030
The Greater Dublin Area Draft Transport Strategy sets out a process to strengthen and improve transport provision within the region and address some of the problems associated with transport such as air pollution and congestion. Comhar Sustainable Development Council (SDC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the public consultation as the strategy has the potential to make a valuable contribution towards sustainable development.
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12 April, 2011
Event - Green Veins: Mapping Installation and Workshops
Explore a multi-layer, creative mapping installation at PLACE from 17th - 31st May: an analysis of green space types across Belfast following a "green vein". A unique installation by landscape architect and ecologist Celia Spouncer is accompanied by an open invite to workshops investigating the "health" of green space in Belfast.
Contribute to the conversation: the character of green space / connectivity / the importance for biodiversity, health and well being / cultural tradition / memories of place and space / connecting to food and water through grassroots growing / sustainability priorities and messages / relationship of green space with buildings, roads and space
Workshops to be announced during April: keep an eye on the PLACE website at www.placeni.org and join the mailing list for the latest updates.
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08 April, 2011
Local Sustainability Newsletter - April 2011
This is the April 2011 edition of the Local Sustainability Newsletter which is designed to provide a platform for information sharing for local authorities and communities on best practice on local sustainability.
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