TU835 Students speak at European Committee of the Regions COP27 Seminar
Students of the TU835 BSc (Hons) in Spatial Planning and Environmental Management attended a European Committee of the Regions event in the Mansion House, Dublin 2 on Monday 3rd October 2022. The subject of the seminar was "The Key Role of Cities in Realising Climate Goals" and was hosted by Dublin City Councillor and former Lord Mayor Allison Gilliland. The seminar was part of the European Committee of the Regions' preparation for COP27. The Committee comprises the EU's Assembly of Regional and Local Representatives.
TU835 students from second- and fourth-year modules in Economics for Sustainable Development and Seminars in Strategic Planning participated in the event. The students were guided by Lecturer Mr Odran Reid, who facilitated the trip. Two of the students, Daria Bogolomova and Natan Bas, participated in panel discussions.
The TU835 BSc (Hons) in Spatial Planning and Environmental Management is a combined, multi-disciplinary programme in planning and environmental management, delivered by TU Dublin Environment & Planning, part of the School of Architecture, Building and Environment.
The event included presentations by Dublin City Council Biodiversity Officer and Smart Cities Officer, and the Cork City Council's EU Affairs Co-ordinator. The event also included talks from the Deputy Mayor of Budapest, the President of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region and the Egyptian Ambassador to Ireland. Lord Mayor Ciara Conway gave the seminar opening talk.
The event was addressed by Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan TD. After the event minister Ryan met with the students and thanked them for their contribution to an important event.
Minister Ryan later tweeted about the event: Eamon Ryan on Twitter: "Got a chance to meet @TUDublin students @MansionHouseDub as I closed 'The Role Cities Play in Our Climate Targets ' seminar with @AlisonGilliland yesterday. https://t.co/odx21OaDVk" / Twitter
