“Our house is on fire” – Greta Thunburg explains the urgency we need to tackle the climate crisis. We have all heard and seen the devastating impact climate change…
“Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” –The Brundtland Commission, 1987 When we…
This Valentine’s Day, why not show some love to Mother Earth? Try these small but meaningful changes on February 14th to show your appreciation of the environment, and take some…
Much of the water we use every day is obvious and visible, whether it is water use in our homes, schools or places of work. Water use in our homes…
Health Strength – Heart Health – Weight Loss Physical strength and muscle mass are an obvious benefit from cycling every day. Instead of sitting still in a car or on…
European Sustainable Development Week and the SDGs The internationally accepted definition of sustainable development comes from the 1987 Brundtland Report: “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the…
Pollinators support plant growth and make your garden more fruitful than without them. When they stop by your garden, they take nutrient rich pollen to help neighbouring areas. You may…
The Waste Problem The average European throws away 500kg of waste each year; in Ireland that number is double. This places us at the 7th highest per capita municipal waste…
Preparing the Beds The end of winter is often more predictable than this year, but don’t worry, you can still start on your garden! Even with the extra wet soil,…
As an Agronomy engineer, my interests are environmental and global issues and my goal is to focus my career on international sustainable development. I began this journey with one major objective:…