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Heritage and Biodiversity – Actions for Climate. The Local Authority Heritage Officer Network.

Events Programme

People, Heritage and Climate

17 Feb 2022

Heritage and Biodiversity – Actions for Climate. The Local Authority Heritage Officer Network.

Event Duration

9.30am to 10.30am

Event Description

Local Authorities work with communities, landowners and politicians to create improved understanding and engagement with our places through the lenses of heritage and biodiversity. A sense of rootedness in a community helps stabilise society and allows actions to be taken for the common good. Our webinar chair today is Sean McKeown, Director of Services, Kilkenny County Council.

Historic Towns Initiative in Sligo and its contribution to climate change adaptation in the historic built environment. Siobhán Ryan, Sligo County Council.

Galway Field Monuments and climate change. Marie Mannion, Galway County Council.

Rahara Conservation and climate proofing through the Community Monuments Scheme. Nollaig Feeney, Roscommon County Council

Species-rich grasslands, public parks and carbon sequestration that is visible to the community. Rosaleen Dwyer. South Dublin County Council.

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