Leave No Trace Ireland awarded funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs under the Communicating Europe Initiative 2024
15th April 2024:
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke TD, has announced that Leave no Trace Ireland is one of 49 successful recipients of the Department of Foreign Affairs 2024 ‘Communicating Europe Initiative scheme.’ The projects represent a wide-variety of initiatives, including live debates, schools events, podcasts, exhibitions and conferences.
Leave No Trace will use the the funding to produce a series of videos that highlight the significant impact of various EU projects that Leave No Trace Ireland has been collaborating on.
Maura Kiely, CEO of Leave No Trace said: “We’re thrilled to announce that Leave No Trace has received funding to highlight the impact of our work through European-funded projects and programs! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the incredible value of engaging in EU-level collaborations, where partnerships across Europe drive impactful initiatives that resonate deeply within our own communities.
“One example is our involvement in the SEE project, where we’ve broken new ground by introducing an innovative toolkit for outdoor sports educators. This groundbreaking resource seamlessly integrates environmental sustainability into their courses while providing vital support to sports and training centers.
“The significance of EU-level funding cannot be overstated—it fosters invaluable knowledge exchange among diverse countries, sparking positive change in both environmental and education sectors. We’re immensely grateful for this opportunity to amplify our impact and contribute to a brighter, more sustainable future.” she added.
2024 is a significant year for the EU, with the 1st of May being the 20th anniversary of the Day of Welcomes when 10 new Member States joined the European Union, and European Parliamentary elections in June. These events provide an invaluable opportunity to engage our citizens on EU issues, and promote the positive impact the EU has on our lives.
Announcing the funding allocations for 2024, the Minister of State congratulated the successful projects, all of which will make an extremely valuable contribution to the ongoing debate on Ireland’s place in, and the future of the European Union.
The Minister said: “As Minister for European Affairs, I am delighted to award over €315,000 in funding this year under the Communicating Europe Initiative, benefitting educational institutions, community groups, non-profit organisations and Local Authorities.
The projects represent a wide-variety of initiatives, including live debates, schools events, podcasts, exhibitions and conferences. I commend those who were successful in the application process and look forward to seeing the creative ways in which these projects come to life.”
To read the full release: Press Release – Department of Foreign Affairs
Note for Editors:
Leave No Trace Ireland is Ireland’s only outdoor ethics programme, which promotes the responsible use of the outdoors. Through education, research and partnerships, Leave No Trace Ireland enables and supports individuals, communities, organisations and companies in reducing the environmental impact of outdoor activities.
