Talks and Panels 
An Taibhdhearc - Friday 13 & Saturday 14 

Young Peoples' session: 

What type of climate activist are you? 

Friday 13 

9.15am to 12.45pm 
Closed session 

This panel will focus on understanding how we can all be activists to promote a Net Zero City. Through the use of creative methodologies and direct testimonies, the invited secondary school participants will explore how to use their strengths to become agents of change in our communities and make climate action a reality. 

 In addition to this, the young people will explore the concept of Net zero Cities and with the help of facilitators, they will convey their learning in creative ways (poems, songs, sketches, presentations). 

The workshop will be facilitated by Sustainable Life School and it is organised by SAUTI-Youth (Youth Work Ireland Galway) and Galway City Council.
Diane O'Connor - Facillitator

The Sustainable Life School Facilitator, Comedian and Environmentalist

Averil Rafferty

The Sustainable Life School Facilitator,  Community Organiser and Sustainability Advocate

Beth Doherty

Climate Activist

Sibéal Regan

 Marine Biologist and Science Communicator

Alánna O’Brien

Climate Activist 

 

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Business Session - Carbon Zero by 2030?

Friday 13 

3pm - 4:30pm

Join us at Climate Inspirations Festival for the "Business Session - Carbon Zero by 2030" panel discussion in An Taibhdhearc on Friday September 13th.

Experts in business support, sustainable energy, and green building practices will share insights on achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, highlighting practical strategies, innovative solutions, and real-world case studies, followed by an interactive Q&A session
Rachel Hilliard - Facilitator

University of Galway Business School

Kathleen O'Regan 

Enterprise Ireland Senior Executive - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Department business supports

 
Eoin Cullen 

SEAI Business Supports and Transport Programme Executive

Gareth McAllister

Founder and Managing Director of Ahascragh Distillery

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Sponge City 

Saturday Sept 14 

10am - 11am

Join us at the Climate Festival on Saturday, 14th September for the "Sponge City - Adapting to More Rain, More of the Time in Irish Towns and Cities" panel discussion at An Taibhdhearc, Middle Street, Galway. Facilitated by Journalist Ella McSweeney, experts in environmental planning, biodiversity, and water management will explore strategies for adapting to increased rainfall in Irish urban areas, followed by an interactive Q&A.

Ella McSweeney - Faciliator 

Food and Farming Journalist and Reporter.

Paula Kearney,

Biodiversity Officer Galway City Council 

 
Féidhlim Harty

Wetlands Systems, Environmental Consultant and Writer 

Dr Mary Ann Harris

Environmental Planning Manager in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

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Sport & Climate Action

Saturday Sept 14 

12pm - 1pm

Join us at the Climate Festival on Saturday, 14th September for the "Sport & Climate Action" panel discussion at An Taibhdhearc, Middle Street, Galway. This session will explore the intersection of sports and environmental sustainability and will look at how sports organizations and facilities can lead the way in climate action. 
Joe Brolly - Facilitator 

GAA All-Star, Barrister & GAA Media Analyst

Kurt Reinhardt

Manager of the Connacht GAA Center of Excellence

 
Dr Rob Mooney

Environment and Climate Division – Engagement and Adaption at Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

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Des Tomlinson

FSR Manager in the FAI 

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