Free Introduction Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals
Translating the SDGs into Local Actions for Co. Kilkenny
Saolta is providing a free introduction workshop for members of the Kilkenny PPN to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how to implement them as local actions.
This initial workshop will identify the specific SDGs that are of interest to communities within Co. Kilkenny, and how to translate them into practical actions that can be carried out at a local level.
This workshop will be part of an ongoing series in helping communities in Kilkenny to support Irelands progress towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for people and groups interested in joining Ireland’s network of Active Citizens, working to create long-lasting positive change at a community level in Co. Kilkenny by contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Format of this workshop:
This workshop will take place in person and will last 2-3 hours from 10am until 1pm (the venue has yet to be decided).
This workshop will provide a general introduction to the SDGs and will serve as a starting point to learn about the specific needs of communities within Co. Kilkenny.
As part of the workshop, a guest speaker, Julian Suarez, LLM Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium) and PhD researcher from University College Cork will be attending online to present on “Rights-based environmental protection: what possibilities could Public Participation Networks (PPNs) explore?”
The workshop uses participatory methods to ensure a transformative experience for everyone involved.
Registration:
This workshop will be available to attend free of charge for individual attendance.
Availability will be limited to 30 people, so if you our your group is interested in attending this workshop, please register using the link below.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) / Global Goals?
In September 2015, world leaders from 193 countries came together to adopt the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs became a framework to guide our social, economic and environmental actions to achieve a better future for all by 2030. As a result, everyone has a responsibility to make the SDG agenda a reality.
Who is Saolta?
Saolta is a Global Citizen Education partnership programme increasing awareness and action of the Sustainable Development Goals across Ireland.
A core component of Saolta is increasing awareness and action of the Sustainable Development Goals by facilitating monthly interactive SDG workshops across Ireland. These workshops aim to increase participants awareness of specific SDGs and support groups to integrate the SDGs into their practice and respective communities.
Ireland’s National Implementation Plan for the SDGs identifies the crucial role that Local Authorities have to play in translating the SDGs into practical action at a local level. Throughout it’s lifetime, Saolta will be working to support Public Participation Networks (PPNs) across Ireland in integrating the SDGs into County Development Plans. Saolta will also be supporting PPNs in mapping their goals to strategic SDG actions.
Saoltas partners include Development Perspectives, AONTAS, Cork ETB, Concern, Irish Rural Link, and the Dept. Adult and Community Education Maynooth University.