I am a UCD graduate having completed a MSc in Environmental Policy and a BSc in Rural Development both with Honors. I have gained experience working in rural and community development particularly on environmental projects as a rural development officer and as a university demonstrator and lecturer.
Presentation Title
The potential role of rural communities in climate action with the help of LEADER funding
Synopsis of the Talk
While there is growing awareness of the severity of climate change and its potentially devastating impacts there is little focus on the role of rural communities in climate action. Having worked with the rural communities for the last nearly for years I have gained an in-depth understanding of the structure and mindset of rural communities, businesses and individuals which inspired me to select the topic of my dissertation accordingly, investigating the perceptions and climate action potential of rural communities. (I have also delivered a lecture about my work in UCD.) After the general discussion the talk would include a brief description of the LEADER Programme, the environmental projects eligible for funding and a short showcasing of a medley of environmental projects Fingal LEADER Partnership has supported in the past.
