Ep 62. Bringing Nature into Schools – Patrick Kirwan

For the first episode after the break, I want to introduce you to a secondary school teacher, Patrick Kirwan (thank you Codie for the recommendation!). His story is such an inspirational one that I hope you’ll be as encouraged as I am by him and share this with as many students and teachers as possible! You can follow Patrick on Twitter @GrowGardeners or the Irish Schools Sustainability Network at @IrishSchSusty.

We covered:

[05:05] When Patrick was inspired to get active.
[10:30] The earliest climate action he incorporated into his work.
[28:05] The role the education system plays in tackling climate change.
[41:50] Irish Schools Sustainability Network (ISSN) & Climate & Nature Summit.
[48:50] The recent IPCC report reactions.
[51:40] Random questions!

Kevin O’Sullivan – Irish Times Environmental Editor
Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST)
Climate & Nature Summit participants: WWF, Voice, Ecounesco, Concern, Green Schools, Clover Hogan, SEAI
Eoin Dalton – Irish Rainforests
Rachel O’Connor – Principal