Féile an Phobail: Lough Neagh environmental crisis
Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater body in these islands, draining from all over Ulster, providing half of Belfast’s drinking water and supporting many local industries. The catastrophic pollution of Lough Neagh has become emblematic of the systemic failure to protect our environment. This panel will highlight the issues of land ownership, lack of regulation and enforcement, and government failures, and discuss the urgent actions needed, including the need for North South co-operation. Panellists include: Declan Kearney, MLA, Declan Allison, Campaigner, Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland and Anne-Marie McStocker, local Lough Neagh resident.
- Free event. No booking required, please turn up.
- Where: St Mary's University College, Falls Road, Belfast.
- When: Friday 2 August, 12 noon.
This event has been organised with Féile an Phobail
Féile an Phobail: Act Now! The race to get a Climate Bill for Northern Ireland
People power played a vital role in securing climate change legislation for Northern Ireland. Watch this film about the race to get a Climate Act, followed by a Q&A with Clare Bailey and Malachy Campbell, Secretariat, Climate Coalition Northern Ireland and Laura Neal, Lawyer, Friends of the Earth.
- Free event. No booking required, please turn up.
- Where: Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast.
- When: Thursday 8 August, 3pm.
This event has been organised with Féile an Phobail
Climate Camp Ireland 2024
Climate Camp Ireland is for environmentalists, community campaigners and others from across Ireland to come together to share skills and strategies for building a radical climate movement. This year’s Camp will focus on Lough Neagh campaigns, as well as groups resisting gold-mining. The camp will also highlight other environmental campaigns in Ireland and internationally. The Camp stands against destruction of community, the exploitation of land, and the politics of hate.
- Free event. Booking required.
- Where: Ardboe, Co Tyrone.
- When: 7 - 11 August 2024.
This event has been organised by Slí Eile with community groups and campaigns.
