Rethinking Growth: Towards a Wellbeing Economy for Ireland
Feasta is co-hosting this conference on June 25 and 26 in Dublin which will explore why a new economic approach is needed in Ireland, and how it will benefit people and planet.
Conferences
Workshop: Living well in the face of climate and ecological crises
Through a combination of interview-style conversation and small-group discussion, this event on December 7 will explore the mental health and emotional toll of our increasing awareness of climate change and environmental destruction.
Food for Thought/Lon Intinne, Friday May 17 2019
Our Food for Thought Collaborative event which took place on Friday May 17th in the GMIT, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. It was organised in partnership with Afri, Teacht Anair, Food Sovereignty Ireland and the IEN-organised National Biodiversity Week. The event came the day before Afri’s Annual Famine Walk in Louisburg.
Read the full report on this event
Food for Thought offered a reflective learning space which in 2019 focussed on transformational change. There were two guest speakers – Hannie van Geel from La Via Campesina and Michael McGaughan, author of Coming Home. While a central theme was …
Food for Thought/Lón Intinne, 18th May 2018, County Mayo
Against the backdrop of Afri’s Famine Walk on Saturday 19th, this innovative event is intended to explore today’s challenges both in Ireland and globally, in conversation and through culture using the Great Hunger and Richard’s legacy as backdrops, including solidarity with the global social justice movement, the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, climate action and food sovereignty. A strand in Irish exploring ecological parallels in culture and language will be facilitated by Teacht Aniar.
Engaging Citizens in Community Led Transitions: conference, Sept 22 2017
An Taisce, Feasta, the Green Foundation Ireland and Cultivate are co-ordinating this conference in Cloughjordan which will explore how best to encourage more public participation in climate action, sustainability and environmental protection, while improving citizen engagement in local community initiatives.
The Money Mess conference
You can now see videos from the one-day conference hosted by Feasta and Sensible Money on May 31st to explore the consequences of our malfunctioning money system and some of the proposals for its reform, replacement or supplement.
