This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP. The webinar will feature guest speakers speakers Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre and ACRES.

The webinar will discuss Rural Proofing at both National and European level and discuss the importance of rural proofing by policy makers. The webinar will also hear from member organisations where it is in place at National level. Speakers: Kate Clifford (Rural Community Network), Alexia Rouby (European Commission) Moderator: Tom Jones (ERCA)

Irish Rural Link cordially invites friends and colleagues to join them on the occasion of their Annual General Meeting, followed by a lunch event to celebrate the tenure of Seamus Boland as IRL CEO 2001-2026 and his appointment as President of the European Economic & Social Committee (EESC).

This conference will address the role of Civil society organisations (CSOs) in advancing the sustainability agenda and the pivotal role of (local) communities in the endeavour to make European societies greener and more resilient. Guest speakers include: Christopher O’Sullivan, Irish Minister of State for Biodiversity Frans Timmermans, former Executive Vice-President of the European Commission