Green Limerick: Ballyhoura Development officer speaks at EU event

A CLIMATE pact ambassador of a community-led local development company in the Limerick region spoke of the “importance of local action” at an EU conference.

Rhiannon Laubach, development officer at Ballyhoura Development CLG, who are based in Kilfinane, addressed crowds at the second annual EU Climate Pact National Conference which took place on Thursday, March 13, at Europe House in Dublin.

Following a successful event last year, this second annual gathering is part of a wider grassroots movement across Europe to tackle climate change, supporting the EU’s ambition to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.

Ms Laubach was among speakers at the conference, who included Senator Malcolm Noonan, who delivered the keynote address and Robert Mooney from the Department of Environment, Climate and Communication.

The event brought together a broad range of individuals, communities, local authorities, and organisations, all united in their efforts to address climate change.

The aim is to strengthen Ireland’s commitment to building a climate-neutral future and inspire more grassroots action to tackle the climate crisis.

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Ms Laubach highlighted ways to empower communities and inspire climate action from the ground up. She said: “This event highlights the power of community-driven initiatives in tackling climate change.

“It's inspiring to see communities and organisations come together to build a more sustainable future.

“Small daily changes can make a significant difference, and the role of community is more important than ever.”

Launched by the European Commission as part of the European Green Deal, the Climate Pact is a movement of people united by a shared mission to build a more sustainable Europe

The Climate Pact provides a fertile ground for initiatives, networks and movements that have already begun to revolutionise the approach to climate action in Europe.

It aims to empower Europeans who are ready to contribute in whatever way they can.