Ecological Transformation Stakeholder Engagement Forum

In September 2023 we launched a unique forum where business leaders come together with academics and other experts to discuss, develop and challenge ideas on how we can all cooperate to help tackle climate change and deliver Ecological Transformation.

Ecological Transformation Stakeholder Engagement Forum

Plenary Event - September 2023

Download John Abraham and Sinéad Patton's slides on why we need Ecological Transformation 

 

Download Professor John Sweeney's slides on the macro situation

View photos of the Forum


 

Key event details

Event Details

Date: Thursday 14 September 2023

Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Registration opens at 9.30 am and a light lunch will be served from 1.00 pm

Dress code: Business attire

Location: Airfield Estate, Overend Way, Dundrum, Dublin D14 EE77

Airfield Estate is not just a beautiful place with a remarkable history, it’s a social and charitable hub, investing in people and initiatives that reach every corner of our community. Airfield Estate is a working farm and gardens with an ambition to be a sustainable food hub in Dublin.

Airfield is easily accessible via public transport being just a short walk from the Balally Luas stop and is served by the 11, 14, 14C, 44, 44B, 75, 116 and 175 bus routes. It is just off the M50 at Junction 13 for those driving.

On arrival: Please go to the main entrance (ticket office). The venue staff will let you in as you are attending the Veolia Ecological Transformation Stakeholder Forum. Proceed through the turnstiles and follow the path to the right and up the hill towards the meeting room. There will be signage and Veolia staff to guide you.

Speakers and panelists

MC: Tomás Sercovich, CEO, BITC Ireland

Session 1: Macro view

Keynote speaker: Emeritus Professor John Sweeney, Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Maynooth University

Panelists: Laura Burke, Director General, Environmental Protection Agency, Edel Wyse, Director, Carbon and Energy Fund Ireland and Fergus Elebert, Regional Director, Veolia Ireland

Session 2: Mindset change

Keynote speaker: Gerard O'Neill, Chairman, Amárach Research

Panelists: Catherine Ricou, Chief Innovation Officer, Veolia, Debbie Caldwell, Climate Commissioner, Belfast City Council and Declan White, Regional Director, Veolia Ireland

Interested in some background information?

Report
Time to act to deliver ecological transformation
Research
Veolia and Elabe present the first global opinion survey on ecological transformation
Research
The EPA has produced provisional estimates of greenhouse gas emissions for the time period 1990-2022. This report provides early insight into the annual greenhouse gas emissions in advance of final data being submitted to the EU and UN in 2024.
Research
A foundational piece of strategic research into the current state and future vision for sustainability among Irish businesses
Strategy
Following extensive engagement with residents, the community and voluntary sector, statutory and non-statutory bodies including the private sector, a refreshed Belfast Agenda which outlines the city’s strategic direction from 2023-2027 has been drafted.
Article
A recent article by Prof John Sweeney in The Irish Times.
Research
Amárach Research has been carrying out quantitative research on a fortnightly basis since October 2022 to test consumer sentiment to ensure that Government is actively listening to Irish people.
Sustainability Report 2020 sky and city silhouette