SAVE THE DATE Cork: Wednesday 28th October – details to be announcedDublin: Thursday 29th October – details to be announced Finding Light in a Dark Age: Reimagining Farming, Food and Community We’re delighted to welcome Chris Smaje to Ireland this October for two public events in Cork and Dublin. Chris Read more…
Thursday 29th October 2026 | Trinity College Dublin In October, Feasta, Talamh Beo and Cultivate, in collaboration with Trinity Sustainability, will host the Feeding Ourselves Local Food Symposium, marking the culmination of the two-year Strengthening Local Food Economies in Ireland research and advocacy project. With support from the IEN, the Read more…
Feeding Ourselves Webinar Tuesday, May 19th @ 15:30 – 17.00 As global shocks expose the fragility of Ireland’s input-dependent, export-oriented food system,we ask – what would it take to secure our food sovereignty? The session will explore how measures including a stronger domestic food economy, public procurement and changes in trade Read more…
The first Feeding Ourselves newsletter of the year is out. In the issue you’ll find: A lot of great work and collaboration is taking shape across the network. Have a read and see what’s coming up.
26th to the 29th of March WeCreate Centre, Cloughjordan We’re delighted to share the dates for the annual Community of Practice gathering bringing together growers, organisers, researchers, policymakers and community food advocates. As in previous years, the Gathering will unfold over four themed days, each with its own focus. Whether Read more…
Report from the Community Wealth Building Webinar – 2nd December 2025 1. Introduction and Project Context This report captures the key insights and discussions from the on-line event held on the 2nd December 2025 which featured presentations from Julian Boys (CLES), Sean McCabe (Boh’s), and Caroline Whyte (Feasta), along with Read more…
Resilient food systems in Ireland rely fundamentally on small farmers and growers, they are the backbone of resilient food systems, yet they remain largely unrecognised in Irish and EU policy. Talamh Beo is actively working to gain essential recognition for local food producers and secure specific supports to sustain their Read more…
In this session, short presentations from local initiatives and community-led actions will set the stage for discussions on how we can further enhance community well-being and climate resilience in Tipperary. Opportunities from the Tipperary Climate Action Plan will be highlighted. Nenagh Municipal District – Tuesday 30th April, 19.30 – 21.30Nenagh Arts Read more…
In this session we will share stories from local initiatives and participate in discussions and activities to develop the Community Wellbeing and Climate Resilience Map. Nenagh Municipal District – Tuesday 16th April, 19.00 – 21.00Nenagh Arts Centre, E45 NX26Click here to book a place for Nenagh 2nd event Thurles Municipal District – Thursday Read more…
Discover the essential connection between nature, our health, and climate resilience. This session will take place partly outdoors, showcase local initiatives and highlight Ireland’s 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) and the All Ireland Pollinator Plan. Nenagh Municipal District – Saturday April 6th, 14.00 – 16.30The Food Hub, Enterprise Centre, Cloughjordan Read more…
Tuesday 13th February 19.30 – 21.00 @WeCreate Enterprise Centre, Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Co. Tipperary Book your place for this amazing workshop by contacting info(at)cultivate.ie
In 2018 Cultivate, with support from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, and the DEAR ‘Make Europe Sustainable For All’ Project promoted the Sustainable Development Goals and climate action in the sustainability area at the Electric Picnic Festival, held on the 31st August to the 2nd September 2018. Read more…
Do you know of a local community-led or for-community-benefit initiative that addresses the Sustainable Development Goals? Through an ongoing postcard campaign and online form, Cultivate have been collecting local stories that will bring the goals to life. Cultivate have developed an exhibit highlighting these stories to the general public and Read more…