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Making Space for Change.
GAP Ireland is an environmental charity. We break big problems down, helping people to develop local responses and solutions, looking for practical ways to build sustainable communities everywhere.
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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
December 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Our top tips for a new, more creative take on Christmas:

globalactionplan.ie/christmas-up...

#christmas #festive #enjoy #green #sustainable #toptips
December 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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"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-...
‘They’re lifelines’: How community gardens boost mental health and social inclusion
By creating welcoming outdoor spaces, community gardens can reduce social isolation and foster good mental healt
www.irishtimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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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
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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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
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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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
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December 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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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
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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"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
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Why we are so delighted with our partnership with the Mulhuddart Men's Shed:

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#Mulhuddart #blanchardstown #Dublin #communitygarden
A GAP "Thank You!" to Mulhuddart Men's Shed
YouTube video by Global Action Plan
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November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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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 climatecompetition@globalactionplan.ie
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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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...
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Our "Nature Explorer for Schools" programme has won an environmental award for inspiring a new generation of nature stewards:

globalactionplan.ie/blogs/gaps-o...
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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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-...
November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Research shows that a #communitygarden can make you more democratic, and happier.

globalactionplan.ie/blogs/why-ou...
Why our GLAS gardens are exactly what research says the world needs - Global Action Plan
Healing our broken relationship with nature is the foundation for solving environmental crises
globalactionplan.ie
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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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
November 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Why GAP is joining the global day of action on 15 November:

globalactionplan.ie/blogs/15_nov...
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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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.
November 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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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...
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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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...
November 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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"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...
Ireland’s frightening Halloween habit is a curse that can be broken by sustainable choices
Nature’s décor is unbeatable: fallen leaves, pinecones, bare branches, and candlelight (ideally in a glass jar rather than a plastic skull). They’re biodegradable, beautiful, and cost nothing
www.irishexaminer.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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October 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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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
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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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
October 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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GAP’s tips on making Halloween more fun, and less scary for the planet:
globalactionplan.ie/blogs/green-...

#Halloween #Ireland #Samhain
October 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM