National Seminar
Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey, County Donegal
Friday, October 24, 2008
This free one-day seminar highlights the importance and relevance of the interconnections between environment, biodiversity and health to our quality of life, sense of place, well-being, economic development and sustainability. It will provide examples of these interconnections and outline the potential benefits of integrating environment, biodiversity and health strategies at local, regional and national levels.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Duncan Stewart, architect and TV presenter of 'EcoEye' and 'About The House'
- Richard Douthwaite, economist and author of 'The Growth Illusion'
- Gary McFarlane, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Northern Ireland.
- Shalini Sinha, life coach and columnist
- Conor Kretsch, COHAB [Cooperation On Health And Biodiversity] Initiative
- Martin Devine, Health Service Executive
The seminar will be of interest to local authorities, the health sector and policy makers as well as stakeholders from the public, public partnership, community, voluntary, environment, heritage, academic and corporate sectors. The seminar is being organised by the Health Service Executive and the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Aisling McGonigle at (074) 910 2107 or by e-mail at: info@stormpm.com
Click here to download an advance notice about the seminar