What's next for Ireland’s Biodiversity?

Posted on: 25 May 2023

Professor Jane Stout, Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin, will deliver a free public lecture at the National Botanic Gardens on Sunday 28th May. This lecture is the final instalment in the series of Biodiversity Month lectures hosted by the National Botanic Gardens.

About the lecture

We are in the midst of a nature crisis, but it’s not too late bend the curve on biodiversity loss. With more international agreements, European Directives and national policy across all sectors and scales, nature has a chance. In addition, many actions have climate and health benefits too. This talk will cover some of the actions that are being taken in Ireland and overseas to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

Prof Stout said: "We are experiencing massive changes in our natural world, and this is caused by and has consequences for our way of life and well being. Looking to the future, Ireland’s biodiversity faces ongoing and new pressures and challenges, but it’s not too late to address these and to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. By working together, across sectors, we can make the transformational changes that are required."

About Prof Jane Stout

Jane Stout's work focuses on understanding complexities of natural ecosystems and interactions between nature and people. An internationally renowned expert on pollinator and pollination ecology, Jane is a prominent voice for biodiversity and its value. Her research helps to identify societal and business risks associated with biodiversity loss, and development of habitat management solutions.

This event is free and open to the public. Find out more and register on the National Botanic Gardens' website.

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