Problem In Ireland, nature deprivation and disconnection from the biodiversity crisis are growing problems, particularly in urban areas. Access to green spaces is often limited in cities, particularly for disadvantaged…
Lucy BarlowSeptember 11, 2023
Problem Ireland's schools lack adequate climate education, contributing to a rise in climate anxiety among children. Climate anxiety is characterised by intense emotions related to environmental issues, with long-term physical…
Renée MackeySeptember 11, 2023
Problem Despite the evident value of sport, in Ireland: Just 7% of girls are meeting the recommended physical activity levels. 50% of women drop out of sport by the age…
Ciara FranckJune 27, 2023
Problem The arts are particularly powerful and transformative when experienced as a child. Although arts education is recognised at a national policy as being “fundamental to an education that aspires…
Ciara FranckJune 20, 2023
Problem The Irish media landscape and industry is struggling to keep up with the growing need for diversity of people and stories, and often lack the knowledge and skills to…
Ciara FranckJune 13, 2023
An Cosán Virtual Community College (VCC), pioneering social change through online community education. VCC is an education initiative to scale the work of An Cosán in Tallaght West. We empower…
Renée MackeyMay 31, 2023
Problem Antisocial activity, criminality and substance misuse is high amongst people who are growing up and living in very disadvantaged areas. In some areas of northside Dublin, there has been…
Lucy BarlowMay 17, 2023
Problem Around 6% of global CO2 emissions are caused by humanity's use of plastic. And we're all familiar with the plastic pollution crisis. Although it exists to serve children, the…
Lucy BarlowMay 17, 2023
Education for Sustainability CLG is a non- profit social enterprise aimed at increasing climate literacy and fostering behaviour change in Ireland.Susan Adams is the founder of Education for Sustainability SECTOR…
Eabha Harper-McKeeverFebruary 27, 2023
