I've enjoyed interviewing some of Ireland's leading #sustainability entrepreneurs for SDG Alpha, and decided to gather their insights into this eBook - lots of inspiration and wisdom here for aspiring impact founders!
https://t.co/5FwDzSHWNz
A big thank you to our speakers and to everyone who joined us in The CUBE this morning for our Midlands Green Innovation Event.
We were delighted to be joined by:
🌳Justin Kearns, @propelorbic
🟢David Scanlon @accel_green
🌳Brian Kelly, @laoispartner
🟢Mark Clancy, @LEOLaois
🌍 Exciting news! Peatland Finance Ireland will soon launch a public consultation on the Peatland Standard for Ireland.
Help shape the future of Ireland's peatlands by providing feedback on the framework. 🏞️
🗓️ Consultation opens Oct 30. Stay tuned! #ClimateAction#Peatlands
There was a roaring in the sky;
The sea-gulls cried as they blew by,
We tried to talk, but had to shout -
Nobody else was out.
When we got home, we had sand in the hair,
In the eyes and the ears and everywhere. ~A.A.Milne #wind#StormAshley
Join us next Thursday for an Accelerate Green informational event @GreentechHQ to find out more about this fantastic accelerator programme!
https://t.co/3iIaj7SmWm
#Budget2025 is another *record* budget for #Nature and #heritage
📈 €172m in core #Heritage funding, up 11.5%
🐸 €78m for NPWS, up 25%
🪶 includes €29m for National Parks, up 23%
🐟 €40m for Water Quality, up 13%
🏰 €27.5m for Built Heritage, up 6%
#GreensInGovernment
📚🌊 Bioeconomy Ireland Week is Oct 14-20!
I'm working with libraries to share bioeconomy materials, including:
🌱Seaweed ID books (@IrishSeaweedConsult)
🗺Marine maps (@INFOMAR_ie)
📕Children's book
Proud to lead this @MarineInst campaign!
#irishbioeconomy#BIW2024
An upbeat update from @ire_isea but they warn (again) that the grid needs urgent investment to carry new solar power & say more Irish firms should be getting on board the fast-growing industry
https://t.co/oALX683ocf
🌊 Ready to boost your health with cold water immersion?
Here are 3 benefits:
🌊 Improved circulation & faster recovery
🌊 Boosts mental health by releasing endorphins
🌊 Strengthens your immune system
Join the #Coldtober Challenge!
Sign Up Now 👉 https://t.co/P61ZGcOmrD
Stewart Gee from @ClimateKIC will be a guest speaker for the Sustainability Professionals Network at @ucddublin on 1st Oct🌍Stewart has 20+ years of experience in sustainable agri-food systems & will share insights on Ireland's agri climate goals
Register: https://t.co/Cv6KmITpYA
we're delighted to see that 7 of the @accel_green portfolio companies made it into "Hot 100 Start-Ups" list from @businessposthq
Find out more about the current call for applications, at https://t.co/ClTBmJw1ya 💚
Ultra Low Emission Zones (#ULEZ) are brilliant!
When are we getting some in Ireland?
Let's enable children in Ireland to get to school by #ActiveTransport or #PublicTransport, not cars.
Let's enable our children to be healthy.
https://t.co/p2p2pE52rw
Wow Wow WOW! What a night that was! We can safely say Resonance 2024 was a resounding success so HUGE thanks to all our speakers, guests, facilitators, sponsors, The Lakeside Hotel and of course the crew for making it all happen again. We'll put up a full recap of the full festival after we get some sleep! #resonancefestival #thelakesidehotelandleisurecentre #ThankYou #thatsawrap
Sooo we had a little Pre Festival meet up last night in The Lakeside Hotel for all our new crew to meet the Resonance team. As usual it was a fantastic evening, the chats were had and everyone was eager to get Resonance started! So without further ado...Lets Go! #thelakesidehotelandleisurecentre #resonanceloughderg #microfestival #newfriends #oldfriends
My interview with @MDMA_9 is in today’s @IrishTimesMag - a lovely guy with such an interesting life story. We spoke about his new role as CEO of @sanctuaryrunners, retiring from GAA, music & social justice, his work in Dublin’s inner city community, his family & loads more.
1/5 It's been 5 weeks since I launched my affordable European properties newsletter and it's been quite the adventure! Thought I'd share some cool things I've learned along the way about this niche.