WHO WE ARE
Green Foundation Ireland (GFI) is an educational charity with a vision of society which promotes ecology and a sustainable future for all.
GFI is a member of the Irish Environmental Network – www.ien.ie
GFI is a member of the Environmental Pillar – www.environmentalpillar.ie
GFI is affiliated to the Green European Foundation – www.gef.eu
OUR NEXT EVENT
SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL
Moynalty Goes Wild
FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER 2018, 8:00pm to 10:30pm – Upcycle old furniture for free.
Venue: Moynalty Steam Threshing Museum, Co. Meath
SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER 2018, 2:00pm to 5:00pm – Talks on farming, wildlife, making our community a better place and information on home insulation grants.
Venue: Moynalty Steam Threshing Museum, Co. Meath
SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER 2018, 2:00pm to 5:00pm – Wildlife box building, with a talk from Brian Keeley about local wildlife.
Venue: Golashane Nature Reserve, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath
WHAT WE DO
GFI aims to create understanding of how climate change and environmental degradation impacts negatively on people’s lives, in Ireland and elsewhere.
We communicate ideas on sustainability, through seminars, projects, publications, the arts and videos to show how practical action can create a sustainable way of life.
We work with partners to create community projects that are practical and effective.
What we do
GFI aims to create understanding of how climate change and environmental degradation impacts on people’s lives, both in Ireland and Europe. We engage with people and communities interested in a sustainable future through seminars, projects, publications and videos. We work with partners to create community projects that are practical and effective.
VALUES AND VISION
GFI has a vision of ecology that values the life of all creatures on our planetary home and is embodied in practical action for a sustainable life for all.
We encourage participation by people and communities in finding practical local responses to intractable problems.
We tell stories of resilience and change in the face of adversity, based on good science and community action.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GFI thanks the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment for the funding it receives through the Irish Environmental Network.
GFI also acknowledges the support of the European Parliament through funding for projects agreed with Green European Foundation.
