GLOBAL ACTION PLAN (GAP) COURSE Delivered by Cork Environmental Forum

NCE Energy Hub are working with the Cork Environmental Forum to deliver the Global Action Plan (GAP) course within NCE and have already delivered programs to participants in NCE Outreach and the Cork WIN project.

Global Action Plan (GAP) Ireland is a different kind of environmental organisation leading a sustainability action plan with the aim of creating sustainable communities across Ireland. GAP focus on people and how they can take practical action in their everyday lives for a more sustainable world.

Global Action Plan is part of GAP International – a global network of organisations in over 27 countries, that facilitate behaviour change to promote environmental sustainability. By focusing on environmental behaviour change, GAP programmes empower individuals to change their long-term consumption habits with sustainable living tools and programmes.

Biodiversity

What nature lives in your neighbourhood and why is a diversity of species important?

Water

Only 0.02% of the earth’s water is drinkable. Get some useful tips on conserving water every day in your home and workplace.

Waste

Learn how to prevent waste and to turn your organic waste into priceless nutrition for your garden whilst saving money on waste disposal.

Transport

Get useful tips on decreasing your fuel consumption and explore options to get around in a more sustainable manner.

Food

Find out the real cost of food and consider making better choices for your health and the environment.

Energy

50% of the energy we use is wasted. Find out how you can dramatically decrease your energy bill.

Consumerism

Together we will look at ways in which you as a consumer can make a difference to producers, the environment and your pocket!

Community and Well-Being

What can you do together that can make a difference?

Field Visit

Group site visit to a local sustainable project to get an experience of how practices can be incorporated into business and community enterprises.