Congestion isn’t just lost time — it’s poorer air quality, unsafe streets and a lower quality of life. In today’s Irish Times, our CEO argues that Dublin needs to stop treating car use as the default and make sustainable travel the easiest choice. 👉 www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

Listen back to the documentary on @925phoenixfm.bsky.social about #communitygardens in West Dublin: www.mixcloud.com/925PhoenixFM...

In a world that magnifies division, gardens bring us together. Have you ever visited a community garden? - Yes - Not Yet www.globalactionplan.ie #CommunityGardens #GrowTogether #Belonging #SocialConnection #Wellbeing

GAP Ireland has been named one of Ireland’s SDG Champions for 2025–2027 by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment. Read more via globalactionplan.ie/blogs/gap-ir... #SDGsIRL

This Christmas, don’t let supermarket tactics fill your trolley for you. A quick read that might change how you shop this season: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/who-de... #SustainableChristmas #christmas #behaviourchange #marketing #psychology

Our top tips for a new, more creative take on Christmas: globalactionplan.ie/christmas-up... #christmas #festive #enjoy #green #sustainable #toptips

"Researchers at TU Dublin have called for the more widespread use of #communitygardens in urban areas. … these spaces are not only important for food and biodiversity but also for mental health and social inclusion." www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

Check out our #teacher professional development in 2026! These interactive sessions will offer examples from practice, creative ideas for activities and a strong focus on GCE. Find out more and sign up at www.globalactionplan.eventbrite.com

The GLAS garden in Ballymun getting some much deserved attention in the Irish Times. Read the article online at www.irishtimes.com/health/your-... #ClimateAction #GreenSpaces #Community #Ballymun #Dublin

Climate change affects everyone, yet the voices and needs of people with disabilities are too often missing from policy. GAP Ireland is trying to change that. globalactionplan.ie/schools-educ... #disability #inclusion #climateaction #IDPD2025

Wonderful piece by Sylvia Thompson in today's @irishtimes.com, about our GLAS community garden in Ballymun. Find out more via www.globalactionplan.ie #ballymun #dublin #community #communitygarden #sustainability #inclusion @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social

Community & Voluntary Award winner the Nature Explorer for Schools programme, developed by @gapireland.bsky.social to reconnect primary school children with the natural world and equip them with the skills, curiosity and confidence to protect it. Well done & congrats @globalactionplan.bsky.social

"Some 80% of toys end up in landfill, so one of the most important things you can do this Christmas is plan ahead, and try to source second-hand stuff." Great to see our friends at @thesustainablelifeschool quoted in the Irish Times today. #christmas #buyanewspaper #lifestyle #choices

Why we are so delighted with our partnership with the Mulhuddart Men's Shed: youtu.be/yPKjCpTDR8c #Mulhuddart #blanchardstown #Dublin #communitygarden

At GAP Ireland, we believe sustainability becomes powerful when people act together. Our #ClimateCompetition is a proven, data-driven programme that enables your company to build climate-conscious habits, and strengthen team culture. Contact us at [email protected]

This is just one example of how ACT for Global Goals is transforming communities across Ireland: Raising climate justice awareness, building global citizenship skills, and empowering people to act locally for global impact. Ask us for a FREE workshop! globalactionplan.ie/services/act...

Our "Nature Explorer for Schools" programme has won an environmental award for inspiring a new generation of nature stewards: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/gaps-o...

From the farms where the beans are grown, to the energy used in roasting and brewing, to the disposable cups we throw away, our daily #coffee routines have environmental consequences. Read our top tips on how to reduce your impact on the environment: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/small-...

Research shows that a #communitygarden can make you more democratic, and happier. globalactionplan.ie/blogs/why-ou...

Our friends at Irish School’s Sustainability Network are hosting their annual Climate and Nature Summit next week! 🎥 Watch our session: “Can You Believe It?”, exploring misinformation, fake news & media resilience in the climate era. 👉 Learn more at issn.ie/summit #ClimateSummit #MediaLiteracy

Why GAP is joining the global day of action on 15 November: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/15_nov...

Nature-Based Learning for Primary Schools Join us Wednesday 12 November (at 6pm) for a FREE online event for #teachers. 📌 Register now, via bit.ly/CPD_nature Event organised by GAP Ireland with support from Drumcondra Education Centre and the Department of Education.

Science now confirms what traditional wisdom always knew: Our #diets are meant to follow the #seasons. A study published in Science reveals that the fats in our food act as biological messengers, helping our bodies stay in sync with the seasons. Read more: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/why-re...

Ready to lead climate action in #Fermanagh? Join our FREE Community #Climate #Leadership Training series and gain the skills to make a real difference locally! Be part of building a resilient, sustainable Fermanagh! Sign up today: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/commun...

"It’s ironic that #Ireland, birthplace of #Halloween, once celebrated this season sustainably... Our ancestors would be appalled to see us wasting food while complaining that brown bins smell." GAP is referenced in this article about Halloween: www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...

Samhain began as a celebration of nature. Let’s honour that by making Halloween sustainable again. The spirit of Halloween is about transformation. Transform it in to something greener: A festival celebrating creativity, nature, and community. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pa... #Halloween

Every climate leader has a story. What’s yours? Join us for Module 1: Leadership in a Time of Change, the opening session of our Community Climate Leadership Training series. 📅 8 Nov | 10am–2pm 📍 Fermanagh House, Enniskillen 🔗 Sign up now: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/commun... #Cavan #Fermanagh

GAP’s tips on making Halloween more fun, and less scary for the planet: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/green-... #Halloween #Ireland #Samhain

Grow your own garden #mushrooms! Join us on Wednesday 29 October at GLAS Community Garden in #Ballymun for our hands-on workshop: “Edible Mushrooms: Growing mushrooms in your own garden”. Limited places, so book your ticket now! www.eventbrite.ie/e/edible-mus... Funded by Dublin City Council

Join us in #Enniskillen for Module 1: Leadership in a Time of Change; the first step in the Community Climate Leadership Training for #Cavan and #Fermanagh. 📅 Saturday, Nov 8 | 10am–2pm 📍 Fermanagh House, Enniskillen 🔗 Register now via: www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-...

Misinformation, disinformation? How can we recognise misinformation? How should we think about climate claims, and what can we do about them in #schools? #Teachers, sign up for this upcoming webinar on Critical Thinking and Climate Change. Register at eckildare-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

3 out of 4 people in 10 EU countries believe that large companies with 250 or more employees should be held accountable for human rights and environmental harms in their supply chains, a new Ipsos poll shows. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

GAP’s community gardens are part of the antidote to eco-anxiety. In our #communitygardens, we try to turn worry into #wellbeing, and climate concern into practical action. globalactionplan.ie/blogs/coping...

If you missed us on @newstalkfm.bsky.social this morning, you can listen back to the segment here: bit.ly/GLAS_Newstalk GLAS garden in Ballymun marks National Community Garden Week, with @henrymckean.bsky.social #communitygarden

“It is time to rethink how we celebrate #Halloween, and have spooky fun without producing a mountain of #plasticpollution and #foodwaste.” Read our top tips for a Halloween that's less scary for the planet. globalactionplan.ie/blogs/green-...

Fantastic article by Creative Ireland about our #BallymunIsBrilliant project: www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/blog/ball...

🌱As part of National Community Gardens Week & Climate Action Week here's a reminder of our partnership with Global Action Plan Community Garden on our Blanchardstown Campus. See here for visiting hours: globalactionplan.ie/services/gla...

We're delighted to collaborate with the ISSN and ESCI for an upcoming webinar on Critical Thinking and Climate Change. How can we recognise misinformation? How should we think about climate claims, and what can we do about them in schools? Register at: bit.ly/GAP-ESCI

"Plant just one #tree in your #garden and it’s the beginning of something potentially far greater than you could envisage." www.irishtimes.com/life-style/g...

Volunteers at GAP Ireland’s GLAS #communitygardens in Ballymun and Blanchardstown share how these urban green spaces are transforming lives: horticultureconnected.ie/featured/gro...

Halloween is wonderful. But the amount of waste the festival generates is truly terrifying. Here are some tips on how to change that: globalactionplan.ie/blogs/green-... #Halloween #Ireland #EcoHalloween #Samhain

This weathered chair washed up on Ballyteigue Burrow, Co. Wexford, scarred by the sea but still standing. It was restored and donated to It’s Good 2 Talk, a Wexford mental health charity. This small act captures the spirit of the circular economy.

Yesterday in our #NatureExplorer programme, St. Brigid's pupils learned about the wonderful bramble plant that shares the gift of blackberries (sméara dubha). Some students also made some medicine for nettle stings with plantain (slánlus) and others gathered berries in tiny 'fairy cups' or acorns.

To feed 9.6 billion people without destroying the planet, we need to change what’s on our plates. This new report shows that shifting our #diets could save 15 million lives a year and cut food-related emissions in half. www.euronews.com/green/2025/1... #behaviourchange #climate

Do you work or study at TU Dublin? Then join this unique university challenge! www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

Be part of the climate action movement! Communities in #Cavan and #Fermanagh are invited to an information evening on 13 October in Ballyconnell to discover how local people can lead the way in building a greener, more resilient future. Read more via globalactionplan.ie/blogs/empowe...

There's still time to sign up for our GCE & #ClimateAction webinar course! Over 4 weeks, starting October 6th, we offer approaches and resources for teachers of all subjects to integrate climate change, justice and human rights into their teaching. More information at bit.ly/Teacher_CPD

Want to take meaningful climate action in your community? Join us for the launch of this new cross-border programme for Cavan & Fermanagh. 📅 13 October 🕖 7 pm 📍 Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell Find out more: www.globalactionplan.ie #cavan #fermanagh #climateaction

Six simple ways to reconnect with #Nature #green #mentalhealth #health #seasons #grow #food