## Ecological Transformation Stakeholder Engagement Forum ### Plenary Event - September 2023 Introduction slides ### Download John Abraham and Sinéad Patton's slides on why we need Ecological Transformation [PDF Veolia's slides from the Ecological Transformation Forum (8.08 MB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/09/Ecological%20Transformation%20Forum%20_%20Final%20Slides_0.pdf) Macro View slides ### Download Professor John Sweeney's slides on the macro situation [PDF John Sweeney's slides from the Ecological Transformation Forum (4.36 MB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/09/BITC2023.pptx.pdf) Mindset change slides ### Download Gerard O'Neill's slides on mindset change [PDF Gerard O'Neill's slides from the Ecological Transformation Forum (3.91 MB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/09/Veolia%20Presentation%20-%20Ama%C4%9Brach%20-%20September%202023.pdf) ## View photos of the Forum [-> View and download photos](https://lensworksproductions.picflow.com/wt9znq4k33) --- ## 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. [Visit Airfield Estate](https://www.airfield.ie) ### 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 [Speaker Profiles](/ecological-transformation-forum-speakers) [PDF Ecological Transformation Forum Attendees (67.66 KB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/09/Attendees%20_%20Ecological%20Transformation%20Stakeholder%20Forum%20%281%29.pdf) [PDF Ecological Transformation Forum Invitation (2 MB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/08/15094%20-%20Ecological_Transformation_Forum_INVITE_V3.pdf) [PDF Ecological Transformation Forum Agenda (251.56 KB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/09/Ecological%20Transformation%20Forum%20-%20AGENDA%20-%20Final.pdf) ## Interested in some background information? [ ![Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023 cover](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/08/integrated-report-2022-320_0_0.jpg.webp?itok=6KK56d6O) ](https://www.veolia.ie/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/06/veolia-integrated-report-2022-2023.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023") Report [Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023](https://www.veolia.ie/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/06/veolia-integrated-report-2022-2023.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023") Time to act to deliver ecological transformation [Read more](https://www.veolia.ie/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/06/veolia-integrated-report-2022-2023.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023") [ ![Infographic from the ecological transformation survey](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/07/barometer-veolia-elabe-320x245.jpg.webp?itok=-EDjHWvK) ](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/newsroom/press-releases/veolia-and-elabe-present-first-global-opinion-survey-ecological-transformation "Global survey on ecological transformation") Research [Global survey on ecological transformation](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/newsroom/press-releases/veolia-and-elabe-present-first-global-opinion-survey-ecological-transformation "Global survey on ecological transformation") Veolia and Elabe present the first global opinion survey on ecological transformation [Read more](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/newsroom/press-releases/veolia-and-elabe-present-first-global-opinion-survey-ecological-transformation) [ ![](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/08/Report-cover-July-2023.jpeg.webp?h=1d86c524&itok=l95pWugG) ](https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/climate-change/air-emissions/irelands-provisional-greenhouse-gas-emissions-1990-2022.php "Ireland's Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2022") Research [Ireland's Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2022](https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/climate-change/air-emissions/irelands-provisional-greenhouse-gas-emissions-1990-2022.php "Ireland's Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2022") 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. [Read more](https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/climate-change/air-emissions/irelands-provisional-greenhouse-gas-emissions-1990-2022.php) [ ![Sinead Patton among a group at the launch of the BITC Ireland State of the Nation research](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/08/BITCI%20CEO%20Forum%20%284%29_0.jpg.webp?itok=emTsOZ0D) ](https://www.bitc.ie/join-the-network/state-of-the-nation-research/ "BITC Ireland State of the Nation reseach") Research [BITC Ireland State of the Nation reseach](https://www.bitc.ie/join-the-network/state-of-the-nation-research/ "BITC Ireland State of the Nation reseach") A foundational piece of strategic research into the current state and future vision for sustainability among Irish businesses [Read more](https://www.bitc.ie/join-the-network/state-of-the-nation-research/ "BITC Ireland State of the Nation reseach") [ ![Belfast agenda logo](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/08/Belfast%20Agenda.jpg.webp?itok=AXz4pFco) ](https://yoursay.belfastcity.gov.uk/draft-belfast-agenda "The Belfast Agenda") Strategy [The Belfast Agenda](https://yoursay.belfastcity.gov.uk/draft-belfast-agenda "The Belfast Agenda") 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. [Read more](https://yoursay.belfastcity.gov.uk/draft-belfast-agenda "The Belfast Agenda") [ ![Split image of a tree to demonstrate the impact of climate change](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/08/15094%20-%20Ecological_Transformation_Forum_Content%20Push_image_300x230px.jpg.webp?itok=eEv4O1re) ](https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/08/15/yes-irelands-wet-summer-is-linked-to-climate-change-a-climatologist-writes/ "Yes, Ireland’s wet summer is linked to climate change") Article [Yes, Ireland’s wet summer is linked to climate change](https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/08/15/yes-irelands-wet-summer-is-linked-to-climate-change-a-climatologist-writes/ "Yes, Ireland’s wet summer is linked to climate change") A recent article by Prof John Sweeney in The Irish Times. [Read more](https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/08/15/yes-irelands-wet-summer-is-linked-to-climate-change-a-climatologist-writes/ "Yes, Ireland’s wet summer is linked to climate change") [ ![Cover of research carried out by Amarach Research](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/08/Amarch%20Reseach.jpg.webp?itok=mOZiUE5t) ](https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/66899-consumer-sentiment-and-reported-behaviour-research/ "Consumer Sentiment and Reported Behaviour Research") Research [Consumer Sentiment and Reported Behaviour Research](https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/66899-consumer-sentiment-and-reported-behaviour-research/ "Consumer Sentiment and Reported Behaviour 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. [Read more](https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/66899-consumer-sentiment-and-reported-behaviour-research/) ![Sustainability Report 2020 sky and city silhouette ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/image/2021/09/Background_images_1400_x_700pxls%28page_4%29.jpg.webp?itok=t_eAhGqo)