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VOLUNTEERS TRIP TO NORTHERN IRELAND
After having good holidays in summer in our own countries we decided to spend an entire weekend together visiting Belfast and the Gobbins. For most of us, this was the first time we had been to Northern Ireland. Belfast is a beautiful city, well worth visiting. ...
Drumshanbo Sunflower Summer Camp
Once more, Carina, Daniela, Julie and Mariangela, and local facilitator Lorraine McHugh prepared a Summer Camp, funded by the Leitrim Childcare Committee, this time with a focus only on Ukrainian children staying in the local area. Between the 22nd and 25th of August,...
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CRITICAL MINERALS
A SERIES ON HOW TO DO RENEWABLES RIGHT The current energy crisis together with the new political approaches to reach climate targets give energies an incredible relevance. It is predicted that by 2026 renewable electricity capacity will be 60% above 2020 levels,...
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
A SERIES ON HOW TO DO RENEWABLES RIGHT Introduction Renewable energies are one of the most important assets for national and international economies to achieve the 2030 targets. The rapid technological development and expansion of renewable energies in many countries,...
Hector’s Journey: from Spain to Ireland
Since I came to Ireland on vacation in 2016 with my family I’ve been fascinated with this Country. I made a tour around the north of the isle, visiting Northern Ireland, Donegal, Galway, and the amazing Connemara National Park. After finishing my master’s degree, I...
GEAI ACTIONS ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
When we talk about Sustainable and Development Goals, we are talking about an international agreement about how we can manage to be more resilient to Climate Change, how to create a more peaceful society and more justice for people in the future. There are 17 goals...
Alessandro’s Journey: From Italy to Ireland
Where everything started After graduating in law, I immediately started looking for a challenging experience abroad that would help me to grow personally and professionally. Finally I found out about the opportunity to take part in the GEAI’s project. That is exactly...
Sunflower Summer Camp
Carina, Daniela, Julie and Mariangela, and local facilitator Lorraine McHugh prepared a fantastic Summer Camp, funded by the Leitrim Childcare Committee, for local youngsters and a few Ukrainian children. Between the 4th and 7th of July Ballinaglera Community Hall...
Use of plastics in agriculture
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) experts claim that the agricultural sector uses 12.5 million tons of plastic products each year. The vegetable, fruit, crop and livestock sectors are the largest users, followed by fisheries and...