Corrymeela Climate Conference

19 September 2024
Corrymeela Ballycastle

Climate Justice Conference on Thursday 19th September 2024

Peace, Justice and Care for the Earth

Do not miss out on this chance to hear our excellent speakers, renowned in their fields, and have the opportunity to interact in valuable workshops.  This one–day event addresses the issues of Peace and Justice and the interconnectedness with the planet.  How do we save our world (the earth) for future generations? Come and be inspired to do your bit. Places are limited so book early to reserve your place!

Speakers:

Martin Palmer is a theologian, author, broadcaster and environmentalist, international specialist on all major faiths, religious traditions and cultures. He is Secretary General of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation, (ARC) and has worked with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature. He is Founding President of Faith Invest.

John Barry, Professor of Green Political Economy and Co–director of the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queens University. John is a father and recovering politician, author and researcher. He also co–chairs the Belfast Climate Commission.

Rick Battarbee, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Change at UCL. He is a freshwater ecologist and specialises in lake sediments, the impact of nutrient pollution and climate change on lake ecosystems. Rick’s research career started at NUU Research station at Ballyronan on Lough Neagh in the late 1960’s when pollution was an issue then. He has been actively involved in his local community environment and in setting up a citizen science project to measure water pollution along the river Wharfe in Yorkshire.

Other contributors include:

Reamai Mathers on Sustainable farming – a local Co Antrim Farmer

Stephanie Heckman on UN Climate process – graphic recorder and visual facilitator

Rosamund Bennett Chief – Executive Christian Aid Ireland

Come and celebrate the Season of CreationThe Season of Creation is an annual Christian observance that takes place from September 1st to October 4th. It is a time when Christians around the world come together to pray, reflect, and take action on caring for the environment and addressing ecological concerns. The observance begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1st) and concludes on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition. The Season encourages prayer, education, and advocacy for environmental stewardship. Read more about the Season of Creation » More in the beautiful setting of Corrymeela.