Dublin #11 - The birds & the bees: biodiversity for adults
Wed, 26 Mar
|The Sugar Club
Exploring the naked reality of the crises and how to overcome it. Join us for a sophisticated deep dive into the systems, solutions and sentients of the biodiversity ecosystem. Hear home truths, novel ideas and bold innovations.
Time & Location
26 Mar 2025, 18:30 – 22:30
The Sugar Club, 8 Leeson Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 ET97, Ireland
About the event
Hosted by broadcaster Anja Murray, you'll explore the biodiversity crises first hand with leading experts and understand the tapestry of solutions woven by changemakers within fragmented financial, policy and scientific systems. Learn about the bold actions taken in Ireland and beyond, and how they connect and bind with global goals, directives and ambitions, as well as understanding the many challenges to overcome.
Join 200 fellow Clubbers for an evening of inspirational speakers, creativity, culture, science, cocktails and more. Tickets available now - 20% discount for Clubbers who join as Members.
EVENT SCHEDULE
1830 - Doors open (cocktails and networking)
1915 - Welcome: Tom Popple
1920 - Keynote: Dr Mya-Rose Craig "Bird Girl" and Fireside Chat with Anja Murray
1950 - Scene-setter: Fintan Kelly
2010 - Stories from the front line: Hen Harrier with Dr Barry O'Donoghue, Bees with Paul Handrick, Sharks with Grace Carr
2050 - Expert panel (Ireland deep dive): Prof Jane Stout, Thomas Ball, Ray Ó Foghlú
2130 - Closing remarks: Orlaith Delargy
2230 - Close (cocktails and networking)
SPEAKERS
Anja Murray, Ecologist, Broadcaster and Writer, RTE
Dr Mya-Rose Craig "Bird Girl", Environmentalist, ornithologist and diversity activist, Black2Nature
Fintan Kelly, Agriculture & Land Use Policy & Advocacy Officer, Environmental Pillar
Dr Barry O'Donoghue, Kerryman, Mountain Man, Nature Man
Paul Handrick "The Bee Guy", Founder, The Bee Sanctuary of Ireland
Grace Carr, Marine Advocacy Officer, Irish Wildlife Trust
Prof Jane Stout, VP for Biodiversity and Climate Action, Trinity College Dublin; Co-Founder, All Ireland Pollinator Plan
Thomas Ball, Director, Sustainable Futures | Nature, Biodiversity and Land Use Lead, KPMG
Ray Ó Foghlú, Wild Atlantic Rainforest Project Lead, Hometree
Orlaith Delargy, Independent Nature & Biodiversity Consultant
TICKETS
In true CCC style, the event is open to all, but the space is limited, so buy your tickets early to ensure you have a spot. We have individual tickets and table reservations (five tickets).
PARTNERS
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BRAND PARTNER
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SUPPORTING PARTNERS
KPMG Sustainable Futures is a dedicated cross-functional team of experts who help corporates and public sector clients plan and execute programmes addressing ESG topics, decarbonisation, and long-term value creation. At KPMG, we believe that organisations that rise to these challenges and show leadership will be rewarded by their stakeholders and gain access to new opportunities. Those businesses that fail to act may put their margins and even business models at risk. Whether your organisation is just beginning its sustainability journey, reporting on its progress, or financing new initiatives, we have the knowledge and the people to support you.
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COLLABORATORS
SDCL - Sustainable Development Capital LLP