How are we structured?

We are a union of individual Members, Working Groups, Regional Branches and a Coordinating Team. We take a non-hierarchical and deliberative democratic approach to our work and decision-making.

Members

Individual members join because they are aligned with our collective mission and our climate justice principles. We welcome members from any organisation or community – not just those currently affiliated with higher education institutions. 

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Working Groups

Multiple different working groups focus on specific initiatives and actions. To join a specific working group or propose a new working group please contact climatejusticeuni@gmail.com. All members can propose, initiate and lead a new working group.

Working Groups include:

  • Scholar-Activism

  • Education for Sustainable Development

  • Mobility and Transformation

  • Well-being

  • Irish language and culture

  • Students and Student Unions

  • Higher Education Policy

Regional Branches

Regional branches of the Climate Union can be established in geographic areas or specific higher education institutions. To coordinate communication and networking within and between regional branches, each branch should have one or two designated representatives to convene activities.

  • Trinity College Dublin Branch, To get info about regular meetings and get involved please contact Clare Kelly.

  • The Maynooth Branch is also the Climate Justice Working Group of the Green Campus. To get info about regular meetings and get involved please contact climatejusticemu@protonmail.com

  • The Galway Branch, To get info about regular meetings and get involved please contact Sinead Sheehan.

  • ATU Mayo. To get involved please contact Anne Wiseman

  • SETU Carlow: To get involved please contact Nataliya Romanyatova

We are currently working to build this capacity across and beyond the island of Ireland. If you’re interested in establishing a regional branch please get in touch.

Coordinating Team

Our current Coordinating Team is made up of members based at higher education institutions across the island of Ireland.

John Barry; Ken Boyle; Clare Kelly; Mark Kelly; Calum McGeown; Sinéad Sheehan; Jennie Stephens