Events Calendar

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Balanced Solutions For A Better World Webinar Series 2024-2025

We are excited to announce the launch of the Balanced Solutions for a Better World Monthly Webinar Series for 2024-2025! This series will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and innovators from around the globe to explore the critical issues facing our planet and the creative, multidisciplinary solutions needed to address them.

Each month, we will dive into a diverse range of topics, from climate action and biodiversity conservation to sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and social equity. Our goal is to foster insightful discussions that bridge science, policy, and practice, helping to create balanced and practical solutions that support a more sustainable and equitable world.

Whether you are a researcher, student, policy-maker, or simply passionate about making a positive impact, these free online webinars offer a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders, expand your knowledge, and be inspired to take action. Join us as we explore how we can work together to build a better future for all.

Below is our forthcoming schedule of our upcoming sessions. Join the conversation to be part of the solution!

Achieving Our Climate Goals in Transport - Prof. Brian Caulfield & Prof. Karen Wiltshire, Friday, 25th of October, 1-2pm

Date	Time	Speaker (s)	Title of webinar
Friday, 25th of October, 2024	13.00-14.00	Prof Caulfield is a Professor in Transportation in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin   Professor Karen Wiltshire, CRH Professor of Climate Science, Trinity College Dublin	Achieving Our Climate Goals in Transport   REGISTER TO ATTEND - CLICK HERE

Transport contributes approximately 20% of Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions. With the government setting a legally binding target to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030, the transport sector faces a monumental challenge to decarbonise rapidly over the next six years. Join us for an insightful talk by Prof. Brian Caulfield as he discusses the pathways to achieving this ambitious target. Prof. Caulfield is a Professor in Transportation in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin and a Fellow of the College. He has undertaken extensive research on global issues such as the environmental impacts of transport and methods to reduce carbon emissions. In 2017, he addressed the Irish Citizens' Assembly on this topic and recently advised the Climate Change Advisory Council on strategies to decrease transport emissions by 2030. Prof. Caulfield has contributed significantly to the field of transportation research, publishing over 200 papers in high-impact international journals and conferences, and securing approximately €8 million in research funding. He is also involved in multiple national and international research groups and has served in various leadership roles, including as former Chair of the Irish Transportation Research Network. He is an Editor of Transport Policy and an Associate Editor of Sustainable Cities and Society and serves on several international editorial boards. This event is an opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field on how research-backed policymaking can drive the transport sector towards a sustainable future. 

Farmland Pollinators and Pollination – Influence of Policy and Practice - Prof. Jane Stout, Friday, 29th of November, 12-1pm

Date	Time	Speaker (s)	Title of webinar
Friday, 29th of November 2024	12.00-13.00	Prof. Jane Stout, Vice Provost for Biodiversity & Climate Action in the Provost's Office and Professor of Ecology (Botany) at Trinity College Dublin	Farmland Pollinators and Pollination – Influence of Policy and Practice REGISTER TO ATTEND - CLICK HERE

We are excited to announce that Professor Jane Stout, Vice Provost for Biodiversity & Climate Action in the Provost's Office and Professor of Ecology (Botany) at Trinity College Dublin, will be speaking at this event. Jane is an internationally renowned expert in pollinator and pollination ecology and a leading advocate for biodiversity and its importance. Her research focuses on understanding how land management practices, such as agriculture and urbanisation, influence ecological processes and the benefits nature provides to humans. Jane leads the Plant-Animal Interactions Research group in the School of Natural Sciences at Trinity, where she works across disciplines and with a broad range of stakeholders to improve environmental policy and practice. She is the co-founder and Chair of the Board of the Irish Forum on Natural Capital (www.naturalcapitalireland.com), and co-founder and Deputy Chair of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (www.pollinators.ie). This event will explore the critical role of pollinators, such as bees and hoverflies, in supporting both crop and wild plant pollination in agricultural landscapes. Despite their importance, these insects are in decline due to agricultural intensification, extensive agrochemical use, and habitat loss. We will examine how international and EU-level biodiversity frameworks aim to restore pollinators, and discuss the complex interactions between pollinators and factors such as floral resources, habitat features, pesticide use, and disease threats. Balancing pollinator conservation with the practicalities of maintaining farm productivity is a challenge for policy-makers and farmers alike. Professor Stout will share examples from Irish farming landscapes, showcasing innovative, whole-farm approaches and the importance of monitoring to ensure success. Whether you are a farmer, policy-maker, or interested in biodiversity conservation, this event will provide valuable insights.

Navigating Uncertainty for A Sustainable Future: An Example from the Nexus of Geology, Built Environment and Human Health - Dr. Quentin Crowley, Friday, 31st of January, 2025, 1-2pm

Date	Time	Speaker (s)	Title of webinar
Friday, 31st of January, 2025	13.00-14.00	Dr. Quentin Crowley	Navigating Uncertainty for A Sustainable Future: An Example from the Nexus of Geology, Built Environment and Human Health. REGISTER TO ATTEND - CLICK HERE

Join us for an insightful online event, Navigating Uncertainty for a Sustainable Future, on Friday, 31st January 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Quentin Crowley, an expert in Earth System change and sustainability research, who will explore how deep uncertainty affects decision-making in sustainability contexts.

In our complex world, long-term decisions regarding sustainability often involve multiple layers of uncertainty. Dr. Crowley will introduce a pioneering framework that tackles this uncertainty using a Systems Thinking approach within socio-environmental systems. By focusing on the intersection of geology, the built environment, and human health, this framework leverages innovations in remote sensing and digital visualisation to simplify complex systems and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. This approach is essential for developing more sustainable practices in areas where complexity and uncertainty are prevalent.

Dr. Crowley’s work spans from understanding Earth's ancient processes to addressing contemporary environmental challenges, such as climate change and human health impacts like radon exposure. His ground-breaking research has influenced both scientific understanding and policy, including the development of Ireland’s new radon map in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

This event will offer valuable insights not only for those working in geoscience, environmental policy, and the built environment, but also for anyone interested in how innovative frameworks can inform decision-making under uncertainty. Dr. Crowley will demonstrate how this framework can be adapted to other fields, offering a practical tool for improving sustainability outcomes across a variety of sectors.

Key Topics:

• Addressing deep uncertainty in socio-environmental systems
• The role of geology in shaping the built environment and human health
• Innovations in remote sensing and digital visualisation for sustainability
• Application of systems thinking for complex decision-making

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in Earth System research and discover how a dynamic, qualitative approach can improve our ability to navigate uncertainty for a sustainable future.

Life Cycle and Circularity in Engineering - Theory and Practice? - Dr. John Gallagher, Friday, 28th of February 2025, 1-2pm

Date	Time	Speaker (s)	Title of webinar
Friday, 28th of February 2025	13.00-14.00	Dr. John Gallagher, Assistant Professor in Environmental Systems Modelling	Life Cycle and Circularity in Engineering - Theory and Practice? REGISTER TO ATTEND - CLICK HERE

Join us for an engaging online talk on the fundamental role of life cycle and circularity principles in engineering. Dr. John Gallagher will explore sustainable engineering solutions, highlighting the importance of low-carbon, resource-efficient design. Through real-world case studies, Dr. Gallagher will challenge conventional approaches to design, asking, "What if Goldilocks was an Engineer in 2025?" Don't miss this thought-provoking session!  This online event will take place on Friday, 28th of February 2025 at 13.00-14.00 hrs.

Dr. Gallagher is the Director of TrinityHaus Research Centre and a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin.

Urban Wild Spaces and What They Mean to Us – Dr. Marcus Collier, Friday, 28th of March 2025, 1-2pm

Date	Time	Speaker (s)	Title of webinar
Friday, 28th of March 2025	13.00-14.00	Dr. Marcus Collier, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science In Trinity College Dublin	Urban wild spaces and what they mean to us. REGISTER TO ATTEND - CLICK HERE

Join us for an engaging online seminar with Dr. Marcus Collier, who will present "Urban Wild Spaces and What They Mean to Us." In this talk, Dr. Collier will explore human-created ecosystems, especially within our towns and cities, which for many serve as their primary interaction with wild spaces and species. Despite their importance, little is known about how people perceive these spaces, often assumed to be negative. Dr. Collier will share findings from the ERC-funded NovelEco project, shedding light on urban ecosystems and human perceptions.

Integrated Solutions for the Climate and Biodiversity Crises by Prof. Yvonne Buckley – Friday, 25th of April 2025, 1-2pm

Date	Time	Speaker (s)	Title of webinar
Friday, 25th of April 2025	13.00-14.00	Professor Yvonne Buckley, Professor of Zoology at Trinity College Dublin, Co-Chair of the All Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network	Integrated solutions for the climate and biodiversity crises REGISTER TO ATTEND - CLICK HERE

Discover how the climate and biodiversity crises are interconnected and explore the latest research on aligning climate action with biodiversity protection. Prof. Buckley will delve into the complex relationship between climate change, land use, and biodiversity, highlighting both shared solutions and potential trade-offs.

This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about sustainable solutions for our planet’s future.

Localisations: Locally Led Development as Opportunities for Just Governance Processes in Development Cooperation and Practice by Dr. Susan Murphy – Friday, 16th of May 2025, 1-2pm

 

Date	Time	Speaker (s)	Title of webinar
Friday, 15th of May 2025	13.00-14.00	Dr. Susan Murphy, Associate Professor in Sustainable Development Practice, Geography, School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin	Localisations, locally led development as opportunities for just governance processes in development cooperation and practice. REGISTER TO ATTEND - CLICK HERE

Join us for an engaging presentation by Dr. Susan P. Murphy as she delves into the critical role of localisations and locally led development in transforming governance processes within international development cooperation.

Since the inception of international development, socio-spatial hierarchies rooted in race, ethnicity, and the global production and consumption landscape have shaped practices and policies. The legacy of neo-colonial structures continues to foster resistance and calls for change within the sector.

Dr. Murphy will analyse the positions of institutional donors and share insights from key actors in the field to explore how the shift towards localisation and locally led development can enhance effectiveness and foster transformative change in development practices and relationships among diverse stakeholders.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with vital discussions on development cooperation and just governance!

Achieving Ireland's Climate Action Ambitions – Friday, 27th of June 2025, 1-2pm

We’re excited to announce the as part of E3’s "Balanced Solutions for a Better World" lunchtime series, we will host a panel discussion titled “Achieving Ireland’s Climate Action Ambitions,” which will explore how Ireland can meet its climate goals and create a sustainable future on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Online.

Panelists:
Chair: Prof. Karen Wiltshire, CRH Chair of Climate Science, Trinity College Dublin
Prof. Brian Norton, Head of Energy Research, Tyndall National Institute
Senator Timmy Dooley, Spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks & Transport
Karen Ciesielski, CEO, Irish Environmental Network

The event includes a 50-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute Q&A session, offering you the chance to engage with key experts on Ireland’s climate action strategies.

Register now and be part of the conversation driving Ireland’s sustainable future!