Funded by Dublin Rural LEADER, the “Community Based Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Training for Rural Dublin” programme will be delivered by Global Action Plan, in partnership with the Rediscovery Centre, the Community Resource Network Ireland, Sustainable Energy Community Mentors and FH Wetlands Systems Ltd.
These organisations have come together to develop a complimentary training programme for community groups and interested individuals in rural parts of Dublin, to help them understand the complexities of climate change and the many ways in which local climate action can be effective.
The training will be delivered to Rural communities in Fingal, South Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown, registration links below:
- Rural Fingal: The first training sessions will take place on the evening of 18 September in Donabate, 19 September in Balbriggan, and 27 September in Blanchardstown.
- Register for free Fingal training events on Eventbrite, using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/fingal-climate-adaptation-and-mitigation-2534899
- Rural South Dublin: The first training sessions will take place on the evening of 13 September in Rathcoole, and 14 September in Newcastle.
- Register for free South Dublin training events on Eventbrite, using this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/cc/south-dublin-climate-adaptation-and-mitigation-2534889
- Rural Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown: The first training sessions will take place on the evening of 28 September in Glencullen.
- Register for free Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown training events on Eventbrite, using this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/cc/dlrd-climate-adaptation-and-mitigation-programme-2534909
Unlocking the Power of Positive Action
In a world where fear and doomsday scenarios dominate many climate change discussions, this training programme aims to break down barriers, and inspire positive change. Our community climate action training programme is designed to inspire individuals and community groups to discover their power as agents of environmental progress. The course will cover key topics including transport & the environment, energy use and renewable energy, waste & the circular economy, growing & groundskeeping, green procurement, water & climate change, and planning for action.
Global Action Plan are looking forward to meeting lots of people all over rural areas of Dublin, to find out together what each of us can do to help avoid further climate chaos. We know that people are keen to do the right thing, but often don’t know where to start. This training programme, which is completely free of charge, will help people take that all important first step. This training programme will bring people on a journey of discovery, and of mutual inspiration.
Seven climate themes
If you or your group signs up for the training programme, you will be able to explore several facets of climate change, and the many ways in which people can make a difference in their own communities. The programme is structured along 7 key thematic modules. Each module is designed to help participants explore key concepts and identify elements for subsequent action strategies. The course will cover key topics including transport & the environment, energy use & renewable energy, waste & the circular economy, growing & groundskeeping, green procurement, water & climate change and planning for action.
Some of the training modules will take the form of in-person sessions, but there are also online sessions and two field trips to groundbreaking initiatives in the Dublin area.