Vanessa Conroy
@missvanessac.bsky.social
Feminist Communities for Climate Justice with National Women's Council of Ireland and Community Work Ireland. Climate justice, ecofeminism and public transport enthusiast. 🌳🚌🧚♀️ (she/her) Opinions my own.
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🔊One day to go until the National Climate March!
Will you join us tomorrow to march for climate justice?🌍✊
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Will you join us tomorrow to march for climate justice?🌍✊
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/events/join-...
Join the National Climate March
It's time to put People before Big Polluters!
www.friendsoftheearth.ie
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔊One day to go until the National Climate March!
Will you join us tomorrow to march for climate justice?🌍✊
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/events/join-...
Will you join us tomorrow to march for climate justice?🌍✊
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/events/join-...
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Our government using public funds to subsidise Irish corporations driving African small dairies and farmers out of business.
Brands targeting ads at parents in west Africa claiming cheap "milk substitute" is good for children. The same vile practice that we rightly excoriated Nestlé for. #Ireland
Brands targeting ads at parents in west Africa claiming cheap "milk substitute" is good for children. The same vile practice that we rightly excoriated Nestlé for. #Ireland
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Thousands in Irish public money spent on pushing cheap substitute 'milk' in West Africa
Products made from milk, with the natural fat removed and replaced with vegetable oil, were among those promoted in trade missions and campaigns.
www.thejournal.ie
July 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Our government using public funds to subsidise Irish corporations driving African small dairies and farmers out of business.
Brands targeting ads at parents in west Africa claiming cheap "milk substitute" is good for children. The same vile practice that we rightly excoriated Nestlé for. #Ireland
Brands targeting ads at parents in west Africa claiming cheap "milk substitute" is good for children. The same vile practice that we rightly excoriated Nestlé for. #Ireland
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"Those who are most affected have the least resources to deal with climate change –we have to take more of a grassroots approach and we can only do this with support.” Chloe Ní Mháille, Community Work Ireland, speaking on Climate Justice
July 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
"Those who are most affected have the least resources to deal with climate change –we have to take more of a grassroots approach and we can only do this with support.” Chloe Ní Mháille, Community Work Ireland, speaking on Climate Justice
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Today, NWC is launching our Pre-Budget Submission 2026, calling on Government to lay down a marker for women’s rights and gender equality, as it launches its first budget. #Budget2026
July 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Today, NWC is launching our Pre-Budget Submission 2026, calling on Government to lay down a marker for women’s rights and gender equality, as it launches its first budget. #Budget2026
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Our new publication on why gender equity & care are essential for transformative climate justice. Integrating care, care work & feminist principles into climate policy is necessary for transformative change. Part of "Changing the Conversation About Climate Change" special issue
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June 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Our new publication on why gender equity & care are essential for transformative climate justice. Integrating care, care work & feminist principles into climate policy is necessary for transformative change. Part of "Changing the Conversation About Climate Change" special issue
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JUST LAUNCHED: Trócaire’s new report ‘Fuelling Injustice: Ireland’s fossil fuel problem’ exposes how Ireland is enabling climate harm.
Ireland must stop enabling climate destruction.
Read the report here: www.trocaire.org/documents/fu...
Ireland must stop enabling climate destruction.
Read the report here: www.trocaire.org/documents/fu...
Fuelling Injustice: Ireland’s fossil fuel problem and the case for a fair, funded, global phase out - Trócaire
www.trocaire.org
May 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
JUST LAUNCHED: Trócaire’s new report ‘Fuelling Injustice: Ireland’s fossil fuel problem’ exposes how Ireland is enabling climate harm.
Ireland must stop enabling climate destruction.
Read the report here: www.trocaire.org/documents/fu...
Ireland must stop enabling climate destruction.
Read the report here: www.trocaire.org/documents/fu...
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Anthony, a resident of Emmet Building, had spoken at our recent EPBD forum in Dublin, where he hared his experience of living in a cold, substandard home that’s in dire need of renovations, including retrofitting.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
‘My grandkids have breathing problems’: Dublin City Council tenants protest over damp and mould issues in flats
More than 80% of residents at Emmet Buildings in Dublin 8 say their old windows and doors contribute to condensation and mould
www.irishtimes.com
May 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Anthony, a resident of Emmet Building, had spoken at our recent EPBD forum in Dublin, where he hared his experience of living in a cold, substandard home that’s in dire need of renovations, including retrofitting.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
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Our #GCE worker joined @nwc.bsky.social for an amazing session that explored the links between women’s mental health and climate change through a panel discussion and a nature based sensory activity! @irishaid.bsky.social #LYCS #GCE
May 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our #GCE worker joined @nwc.bsky.social for an amazing session that explored the links between women’s mental health and climate change through a panel discussion and a nature based sensory activity! @irishaid.bsky.social #LYCS #GCE
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After the panel discussion, we facilitated a climate cafe, asking people for feedback on the event and a sensory nature based activity, hosted by Sinead O'Connor, head of horticulture and sustainability services at Festina Lente
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
May 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
After the panel discussion, we facilitated a climate cafe, asking people for feedback on the event and a sensory nature based activity, hosted by Sinead O'Connor, head of horticulture and sustainability services at Festina Lente
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
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This was followed by a panel discussion, hosted by Louise O'Leary and featuring Liam MacGabhann, Chairperson, Dublin North, North East Recovery College
Elena Manciu, Roma Climate Justice Peer Education worker, Cairde & Dr Amy Brogan
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
Elena Manciu, Roma Climate Justice Peer Education worker, Cairde & Dr Amy Brogan
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
May 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This was followed by a panel discussion, hosted by Louise O'Leary and featuring Liam MacGabhann, Chairperson, Dublin North, North East Recovery College
Elena Manciu, Roma Climate Justice Peer Education worker, Cairde & Dr Amy Brogan
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
Elena Manciu, Roma Climate Justice Peer Education worker, Cairde & Dr Amy Brogan
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
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Dr Marica Cassarino, Environmental Psychologist, University College,and Secretary of Psychological Society of Ireland Special Interest Group, Climate, & Dr Amy Brogan, Senior Clinical Psychologist & member of PSI SIG Climate gave a Presentation on the intersection between climate & mental health
May 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Dr Marica Cassarino, Environmental Psychologist, University College,and Secretary of Psychological Society of Ireland Special Interest Group, Climate, & Dr Amy Brogan, Senior Clinical Psychologist & member of PSI SIG Climate gave a Presentation on the intersection between climate & mental health
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Next, Vanessa Conroy, Project Officer at Feminist Communities for Climate Justice (part of NWC) launched the new health chapter in the feminist climate justice report.
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
May 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Next, Vanessa Conroy, Project Officer at Feminist Communities for Climate Justice (part of NWC) launched the new health chapter in the feminist climate justice report.
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
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Louise O'Leary, Advocacy Manager of St Patrick's Mental Health Services welcomed attendees, introduced our speakers for the day and explained what the Women's Mental Health Network is and the work they do
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
May 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Louise O'Leary, Advocacy Manager of St Patrick's Mental Health Services welcomed attendees, introduced our speakers for the day and explained what the Women's Mental Health Network is and the work they do
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
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🌍 On 13 May, the Women’s Mental Health Network explored how the climate crisis impacts women’s mental health at From Challenge to Change—with powerful talks, a panel, and restorative sessions.
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
May 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🌍 On 13 May, the Women’s Mental Health Network explored how the climate crisis impacts women’s mental health at From Challenge to Change—with powerful talks, a panel, and restorative sessions.
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters
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For months, the Government, supported by prominent voices in the media, have been undermining Irish neutrality.
From 8th May to 8th June, the neutrality roadshow is travelling around Ireland to challenge this rush to war. It is people-led and coming to a town near you.
From 8th May to 8th June, the neutrality roadshow is travelling around Ireland to challenge this rush to war. It is people-led and coming to a town near you.
April 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
For months, the Government, supported by prominent voices in the media, have been undermining Irish neutrality.
From 8th May to 8th June, the neutrality roadshow is travelling around Ireland to challenge this rush to war. It is people-led and coming to a town near you.
From 8th May to 8th June, the neutrality roadshow is travelling around Ireland to challenge this rush to war. It is people-led and coming to a town near you.
"Climate Action Plan 2025... fails to harness the potential of tackling social inequality and climate change together, particularly for groups who are most likely to be affected by the climate crisis, including women and marginalised communities."
www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
Government’s plan fails to harness the potential of women & communities to lead climate transition
In response to the publication of the Government’s Climate Action Plan 2025, Feminist Communities for Climate Justice (FCCJ), a joint project by the National Women’s Council and Community Work Irelan
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April 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
"Climate Action Plan 2025... fails to harness the potential of tackling social inequality and climate change together, particularly for groups who are most likely to be affected by the climate crisis, including women and marginalised communities."
www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
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Under the sunshine at UCC for @oxfamireland.bsky.social Ground Up: Climate Justice Forum, Vanessa from our #FeministClimateJustice team spoke about the intersectional impacts of the climate crisis in Ireland, and the opportunities and challenges in achieving climate justice for all. #groundup25
April 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Under the sunshine at UCC for @oxfamireland.bsky.social Ground Up: Climate Justice Forum, Vanessa from our #FeministClimateJustice team spoke about the intersectional impacts of the climate crisis in Ireland, and the opportunities and challenges in achieving climate justice for all. #groundup25
"We cannot find a difference between farmers and non-farmers, between rural-dwellers and urban-dwellers, in perceptions about climate change, understanding of climate change, attitudes towards climate change, and willingness to change behaviour for the climate,"
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
'Modest support' for pro-climate policies - ESRI
A national study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that farmers, people living in rural areas, and urban residents are all worried by climate change and equally willing to take a...
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April 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
"We cannot find a difference between farmers and non-farmers, between rural-dwellers and urban-dwellers, in perceptions about climate change, understanding of climate change, attitudes towards climate change, and willingness to change behaviour for the climate,"
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Very excited to be speaking at the Oxfam Ireland Ground Up: Climate Justice Forum!
I’ll be discussing #FeministClimateJustice at 11:30am on Friday.
Register here:
www.oxfamireland.org/ground-up-cl...
#groundup25
@oxfamireland.bsky.social @nwc.bsky.social
I’ll be discussing #FeministClimateJustice at 11:30am on Friday.
Register here:
www.oxfamireland.org/ground-up-cl...
#groundup25
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April 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Very excited to be speaking at the Oxfam Ireland Ground Up: Climate Justice Forum!
I’ll be discussing #FeministClimateJustice at 11:30am on Friday.
Register here:
www.oxfamireland.org/ground-up-cl...
#groundup25
@oxfamireland.bsky.social @nwc.bsky.social
I’ll be discussing #FeministClimateJustice at 11:30am on Friday.
Register here:
www.oxfamireland.org/ground-up-cl...
#groundup25
@oxfamireland.bsky.social @nwc.bsky.social
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Important meeting happening next week.
Resisting fracked gas imports is not just about climate and the environment, it is about resisting our deepening dependence on the declining US.
Resisting fracked gas imports is not just about climate and the environment, it is about resisting our deepening dependence on the declining US.
March 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Important meeting happening next week.
Resisting fracked gas imports is not just about climate and the environment, it is about resisting our deepening dependence on the declining US.
Resisting fracked gas imports is not just about climate and the environment, it is about resisting our deepening dependence on the declining US.
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March 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Festival of Palestinian Culture in @maynoothuniversity.ie
7-10 April.
Culminates with 'Gig for Gaza' on Thursday 10th raising funds for The Sameer Project. linktr.ee/thesameerpro...
Organised by AfP Maynooth + Maynooth BDS @afp-ire.bsky.social
Details here: sites.google.com/view/maynoot...
7-10 April.
Culminates with 'Gig for Gaza' on Thursday 10th raising funds for The Sameer Project. linktr.ee/thesameerpro...
Organised by AfP Maynooth + Maynooth BDS @afp-ire.bsky.social
Details here: sites.google.com/view/maynoot...
MaynoothPalFest25
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March 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Festival of Palestinian Culture in @maynoothuniversity.ie
7-10 April.
Culminates with 'Gig for Gaza' on Thursday 10th raising funds for The Sameer Project. linktr.ee/thesameerpro...
Organised by AfP Maynooth + Maynooth BDS @afp-ire.bsky.social
Details here: sites.google.com/view/maynoot...
7-10 April.
Culminates with 'Gig for Gaza' on Thursday 10th raising funds for The Sameer Project. linktr.ee/thesameerpro...
Organised by AfP Maynooth + Maynooth BDS @afp-ire.bsky.social
Details here: sites.google.com/view/maynoot...