Recorded live at the vibrant Púca Festival in Trim, Co. Meath, this special episode brings together European Climate Pact Ambassadors and a guest expert, Patricia White (Duffy), Marketing & Business Development Manager, Drogheda Credit Union Ltd., to explore what it truly means to host a sustainable festival or event.

In this conversation, we dive into:

What defines a sustainable festival or event
How Ireland can lead the way in sustainable cultural events across Europe
The power of culture & community - can festivals really change how people think about climate change?
🌍 Real-world challenges, inspiring solutions, and how organisers can make events greener, fairer, and more impactful.

From creative ideas to practical insights, this episode blends culture, climate action, and community spirit—all against the backdrop of one of Ireland’s most magical festivals.

Whether you're a festival organiser, sustainability practitioner, or simply curious about the future of green events, this episode is for you.

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Hosted by European Climate Pact Ambassadors, Brian Kelleher, GCE & Sustainability Educator, and Javad Hosseinian, CEO of JH Compliance Consultancy, this podcast explores how science, communities, and technology can work hand in hand to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change. 🌍

This episode dives into inspiring stories and practical innovations driving Europe’s green transition — from renewable energy to local community action and climate education.

🎙️ Join our hosts as they share insights, spark conversation, and remind us that building a sustainable future is a shared journey.

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In this episode of European Climate Pact Podcast, Ambassador Kilian Woods chats with Rudi O'Reilly Meehan, Founder and Director, Data & Design, on how data can empower communities, inspire change and spark meaningful climate action. From sustainability insights to the power of storytelling through numbers, this is one conversation, you won't want to miss.

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In this episode, EU Climate Pact Ambassador Rhiannon Laubach chats with Sarah O'Connell, Energy Engineer & SEC Mentor, Limerick, as they dive into the power of Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs) and their vital role in creating a cleaner, fairer energy future for all. Join us as we explore how communities across Ireland are coming together to reduce energy use, embrace renewables, and build local resilience. We’ll shine a light on the pressing issue of energy poverty—how it affects health, well-being, and equality—and discuss practical solutions to eliminate it.

From local success stories to expert insights, this conversation unpacks how collective action and smart energy planning can lift households out of fuel poverty while advancing climate goals. Whether you're a homeowner, community leader, or policy enthusiast, this episode will inspire and inform your journey toward energy justice.

🎧 Tune in and discover how sustainable energy communities are lighting the way - one home, one neighbourhood at a time.

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This is Episode 2 of the European Climate Pact Podcast hosted by Climate Pact Ambassador and CEO of Climatemoney, David Boles. Watch David speak on the need to reduce carbon ash at national level and the need to stop emitting and using fossil fuel wholesale across the world.

David has been working to try and solve the emission gaps in transport, agriculture, land use, etc., and come up with a solution for carbon leakage.

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Listen to a passionate advocate for the planet who is also a European Climate Pact Ambassador, Dr. Shirley Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, Second Life Battery Services, as she shares her inspiring sustainability journey and how you can make a difference.

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