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Building capacity within community groups to take
positive actions to address the challenges of Climate Change

About the Project

The “Power to Change” project led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with the Sligo Public Participation Network is funded under the Community Climate Action Programme.

The project will facilitate connection/reconnection with nature and build capacity within community groups to lead on change and consists of four initiatives. A key focus of the project is to engage with groups that have been under-represented in the Climate Conversations and will be guided by the principles of universal design for research to ensure inclusivity and accessibility. A repository of case studies, good practice guides, and a virtual learning environment will be developed to aid capacity building within community groups, and ultimately establish lasting connections and networks.

Contact Dr Yvonne Lang at yvonne.lang@atu.ie for further details.

The Strands of Power to Change

Community Group Training and Mentoring Programme

Building capacity within our community groups through interactive learning workshops

Establish
Climate Education Clubs

Learning by sharing knowledge and experiences in our communities and education settings

Develop a Living and Learning Native Woodland Environment

Celebrating the value of our woodlands

Community Group Learning Resources

Please click on the icons below to learn more about each topic and access relevant resources.

Have you any questions?

Submit any questions and queries related to climate action on topics ranging from development of project ideas, funding supports, grant applications and beyond.

Sligo Tree Trail

Sligo Tree trail

The Sligo Tree Trail was launched during National Tree Week 2024.

Thank you to the students of Sligo Grammar School and Summerhill College for joining us for a stroll on a beautiful Spring day.

What is it?

The Sligo Tree Trail is developed in collaboration with the Sligo Sports Recreation Partnership.

The trail is a 2.6 km loop around Sligo town and includes trees at locations such as Sligo County Library, City Hall, Sligo Cathedral, Sligo Abbey, and along the banks of the Garavogue.

There are 15 points on the trail and we want to develop information sheets for each point. The information sheets will have content on the species of the tree, interesting points about biodiversity related to the tree, tree folklore, and uses of the tree.

We also want to include social stories on the information sheets and invite submissions for consideration. For example, was there a point on the trail that marks an important memory such as a gathering point for friends or family.

Please share your stories by clicking on the QR code.

Sligo Tree Trail Map

What is Sligo Tree Trail?

The Sligo Tree Trail was launched during National Tree Week 2024.

Thank you to the students of Sligo Grammar School and Summerhill College for joining us for a stroll on a beautiful Spring day.

The Sligo Tree Trail is developed in collaboration with the Sligo Sports Recreation Partnership.

The trail is a 2.6 km loop around Sligo town and includes trees at locations such as Sligo County Library, City Hall, Sligo Cathedral, Sligo Abbey, and along the banks of the Garavogue.

There are 15 points on the trail and we want to develop information sheets for each point. The information sheets will have content on the species of the tree, interesting points about biodiversity related to the tree, tree folklore, and uses of the tree.

We also want to include social stories on the information sheets and invite submissions for consideration. For example, was there a point on the trail that marks an important memory such as a gathering point for friends or family.

Please share your stories by clicking on the QR code.

Sligo Tree Trail Gallery
Sligo Tree Trail Map

This project is part of the Community Climate Action Programme Strand 2 and is funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.