"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

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

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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

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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

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.

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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

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