World Environment Day 2025
E3 (Engineering, Environment, and Emerging Technologies) at Trinity College Dublin is excited to host Trinity's Environment Summit 2025 on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, to celebrate World Environment Day.
This year, join us from the comfort of your own space as we delve into critical environmental issues, explore innovative solutions, and foster a deeper understanding of our planet's challenges and opportunities.
What to Expect:
Throughout the day, we'll be bringing you a diverse range of online sessions, including:
- Insightful Talks: Hear from leading researchers and experts from Trinity College Dublin and beyond, sharing their knowledge on pressing environmental topics.
- Interactive Webinars: Participate in engaging discussions and Q&A sessions, connecting directly with our speakers.
- Panel Discussions: Gain diverse perspectives on complex environmental challenges from a range of experts and stakeholders.
Themes We'll Explore:
You can expect our online events to touch upon key areas such as:
- Climate Action and Sustainable Solutions
- Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration
- The Role of Technology in Environmental Protection
- Sustainable Resource Management and the Circular Economy
- Community Engagement and Environmental Awareness
Why Attend?
- Gain Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of critical environmental issues and the latest research.
- Connect with Experts: Engage with leading academics and practitioners in the field.
- Discover Innovation: Learn about cutting-edge technologies and solutions for a sustainable future.
- Be Inspired: Find out how you can make a difference and contribute to a healthier planet.
- It's FREE and Online: Participate from anywhere in the world
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| Date | Time | Speaker (s) | Title of webinar |
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| Thursday, 5th of June 2025 | 11.00-11.45 | Roderic O'Gorman TD |
Fireside Chat with Roderic O'Gorman TD |
Join us for a special fireside chat with E3's Michael Lynham and Roderic O'Gorman TD, and leader of the Green Party, as part of Trinity’s Sustainability Summit 2025. Taking place on World Environment Day, this engaging conversation will explore the intersection of climate policy, social equity, and the path toward a sustainable future for Ireland. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the country’s key voices on environmental and social progress.
| Date | Time | Speaker (s) | Title of webinar |
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| Thursday, 5th of June 2025 | 13.00-14.00 | 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 |
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.
| Date | Time | Speaker (s) | Title of webinar |
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| Thursday, 5th of June 2025 | 14.00-15.00 |
Moderator: Deirbhle O'Reilly, E3 Senior Business Development & Engagement Manager Panellists: Dr. John Gallagher, Associate Professor in Environmental Systems Modelling, School of Engineering, Jane Hackett, Trinity's Sustainability Manager, Prof. Nessa O'Connor, Professor in Zoology, School of Natural Sciences, Prof. Carlos Rocha, Professor in Environmental Change, School of Natural Sciences, Luke Gibbons (Top 30 Under 30 Environmental Educators in the World 2024 & All Ireland Young Sustainability Change-maker of the Year 2024), and Finn Kelly McHugh, Trinity’s Environmental Society
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Tipping Point - How Close Are We & What Can Ireland Do? |
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Join E3 for a vital and timely discussion as part of Trinity's Environment Summit 2025, celebrating World Environment Day!
E3 Panel Discussion: Tipping Point - How Close Are We & What Can Ireland Do?
Are we on the brink? This expert panel will delve into the critical tipping points of our climate and ecological crises, exploring the latest scientific findings and assessing Ireland's role in addressing these global challenges.
Our distinguished panelists include:
- Moderator: Deirbhle O'Reilly, E3 Senior Business Development & Engagement Manager
- Dr. John Gallagher, Associate Professor in Environmental Systems Modelling, School of Engineering
- Jane Jacket, Trinity's Sustainability Manager
- Prof. Nessa O'Connor, Professor in Zoology, School of Natural Sciences
- Prof. Carlos Rocha, Professor in Environmental Change, School of Natural Sciences
- Luke Gibbons, Top 30 Under 30 Environmental Educators in the World 2024, and All Ireland Young Sustainability Change-maker of the Year 2024.
- Finn Kelly McHugh, Trinity’s Environmental Society
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from leading experts and engage in a crucial conversation about the future of our planet and Ireland's potential impact.