This episode celebrates the 10th year of National Climate Action Week in Ireland. Cathy Baxter and Monica Mullins of An Taisce join Daithí to reflect on the origins of Climate Action Week and its shaky launch amidst Storm Ophelia, the growth of the festival to now hosting over 200 events nationwide, and some personal highlights from over the last 10 years. They also explore the supporters, champions and innovative ideas that have contributed to the success of the initiative, as well as their hopes for Climate Action Week into the future. Thanks very much to Emma Sheridan for support with research, design and promotion.
Links
An Taisce: www.antaisce.org
Green Schools Water Ambassador Programme: Water Ambassador Programme | Green-Schools
Second-hand September: Home - Secondhand September
www.climateactionweek.ie
Project Management Institute – Ireland Chapter: Welcome | Ireland Chapter of PMI
Monaghan Circular Economy Conference: Circular Economy in Action Conference 2026 - Climate Action
Donegal Climate Action Expo: Donegal County Council to Host Major Climate Action Expo in Letterkenny | Donegal County Council
Tipperary Re – Live Sports Gear Initiative: Re - Live Sports Gear Initiative | Tipperary County Council
Fabric of Change Carlow Fashion Hub: Empty Shop To Become A Fashion Hub for Carlow Climate Action Week
RTÉ Rush Hour Race, 1979: RTÉ Archives | Environment | Commuter Race
An Taisce’s Rush Hour Race re-enactment: Rush Hour Race: https://www.facebook.com/reel/490849278137146
Clean Coasts: www.cleancoasts.org
Bull Island Conservation Meitheal 2025: https://climateactionweek.ie/events/north-bull-island-conservation-meitheal/
Green Campus: www.greencampusireland.org
Young Reporters for the Environment: www.yreireland.org
