Leave No Trace Ireland launch new course to empower local communities to protect their coast
Leave No Trace Ireland, in partnership with the Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) at the University of Galway and the Mayo Sligo and Leitrim Training Board (MSLETB), announces the launch of a new two-day course geared towards empowering local communities to safeguard their coastal environments.
The ‘Beaches & Dunes for Climate Adaptation course’ will emphasize the vital role of sand dune ecosystems in coastal protection and habitat preservation.
Course dates are as follows:
- Fanad Peninsula, Co Donegal: 6th April and 8th June
- Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal: 7th April and 9th June
- Dog’s Bay, Co Galway: 27th April and 18th May
- Keel, Achill Island, Co Mayo: 28th April and 12th May
- Dunmoran, Co Sligo, 11th May and 19th May
It aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and tools to ensure the longevity and health of local sand dune systems. The training courses will take place at five locations along the Wild Atlantic Way between April and June and be delivered by Susan Adams from Education for Sustainability CLG.
Through a series of interactive modules, participants will delve into topics ranging from assessing dune health to practical techniques like Marram Grass Planting. The course will blend classroom-based sessions with hands-on practical training, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
Dr Noel Doyle, Project Lead from Leave No Trace Ireland, emphasized the course’s objective: “The aim of the course is to empower local communities to take action to reduce coastal erosion and protect their unique ecosystems.
“Participants will gain skills to protect coastal ecosystems through learning about dune systems, climate change, and nature adaptation.”
He added: “I would encourage anyone who wants to protect their local dune systems and learn more about nature-based solutions to attend. The course is free, but there are limited spaces so book now.”.
Along with Leave No Trace, the other project partners are:
- Climate Action Regional Office (CARO)
- University of Galway
- Mayo Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLTB)
Notes to 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.
University of Galway
The University of Galway is a public research university located in the city of Galway, Ireland.
The Climate Action Regional Offices (CARO)
The mission of the Climate Action Regional Offices is to coordinate and support local government to lead transformative change and measurable climate action across our cities and counties.
Mayo Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB)
Local training providers in Counties Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim.
Education for Sustainability is a nonprofit social enterprise aimed at increasing climate literacy and fostering behaviour change in Ireland. Founded by Susan Adams in 2017, as a response to the escalating decline of the natural world, it is our mission to ensure that young people of today are educated about the climate crisis and that they have knowledge, skills and tools to take action so they can be informed and empowered stakeholders for the future.
