The Community Climate Assembly, hosted by University of Galway, will showcase community success stories and amplify community voices on climate action. Community speakers will address water, mobility, nature, food and wellbeing. 

Where and when? The Community Climate Assembly 2025 takes place at 10:30-14:30 on Saturday, 27th September in the Bailey Allen Hall in Áras na Mac Léinn at University of Galway.

Who should attend? The assembly is open to everyone and is free to attend. We particularly welcome community organisations, researchers and companies interested in climate and sustainability.

Why you should attend? Come along to hear community speakers share their success stories. Meet community organisations, researchers and companies who are taking climate action. 

Free registration

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Schedule

10:00-10:30   Exhibition & Tea/Coffee

Browse the exhibition and network with other attendees

10:30-10:45   Welcome

  • Mike Cubbard, Mayor of the City of Galway
  • Prof. Becky Whay, Deputy President & Registrar, University of Galway
  • Brendan Smith, Tuath Terryland Forest Park
  • Youth Climate Assembly speaker (TBC)

10:45-11:30   Water session

  • Peter Higgins, Corrib Beo
  • Kevin O’Crowley, Carra Mask Corrib Water Protection Group
  • Dr Stefano Odorico, Limerick School of Art & Design
  • Discussion

11:30-12:15   Mobility session

  • Martina Callinan, Galway Cycling Campaign
  • Dr Pat Collins, Connemara Greenway
  • Brendan Mulligan, Gluas
  • Discussion

12:15-12:45   Lunch

A light lunch will be provided in the Bailey Allen Hall

12:45-13:30   Food & Wellbeing session

  • Fergal Anderson, Talamh Beo
  • Hinterland West (TBC)
  • Community Garden (TBC)
  • Discussion

13:30-14:15   Nature session

  • Nóirín Burke, Galway Atlantaquaria
  • Emily Reilly, Galway & Claddagh Swan Rescue
  • Tom Flanagan, Galway Community College
  • Discussion

14:15-14:30   Closing session

A brief wrap-up of the assembly

14:30-15:30   Optional campus tour

Stay for an optional tour of the beautiful University of Galway campus, Ireland's #1 university for sustainability.

SDG Week 2025

This event forms part of University of Galway SDG Week 2025

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