The Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference 2025 returns to Ballina, Co. Mayo—birthplace of Ireland’s former President—with two days of powerful discussion, collaboration, and action on the twin crises of climate and biodiversity.
This leading international conference will welcome scientists, policymakers, community voices, activists, academics, and artists to engage in meaningful, intergenerational dialogue around climate justice, nature restoration, and systemic change.
Event Highlights:
- Dates: Monday 26th – Tuesday 27th May 2025
- Location: Multiple venues across Ballina
- Format: Talks, workshops, walks, panels, performances, art, and music
- Key Themes: Climate justice, biodiversity, courage in crisis, community resilience, and interconnection
The conference fosters bold, solutions-focused conversations that challenge business-as-usual thinking and support collaboration across disciplines, generations, and lived experiences.
2025 Keynote Speakers Include:
- Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland, Member of The Elders
- Anja Murray, Policy Analyst, Broadcaster, and Author
- Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, DCU Associate Professor
- Dearbhla Richardson, Youth Climate Justice Activist
- Dr. Elaine McGoff, An Taisce
- Dr. Gerard McCarthy, Climate Scientist
- Prof. Hannah Daly, UCC Sustainable Energy Expert
- Prof. John Barry, Queens University Belfast
- Prof. Navjot Bhullar, University of Canberra
- Tom Arnold, Chair of the Ireland Africa Rural Development Committee
Stay up to date with speaker bios and further announcements on the Mary Robinson Centre website.
Design an Urban Farm – Art Competition
As part of the 2025 conference, young people aged 6 to 24 are invited to design their own urban farm—from balcony gardens to rooftop greenhouses. Winners will be announced on Monday 26th May and displayed at the conference.
Deadline: Friday 23rd May 2025
Entry Details & Submission Form: Download here
