Stories of Change

Essentially Eco and Wild Strands

Stories of Change was a three-part community-led program which used food to reach new audiences, stories that deepen participation and visual art to spark imagination.

Stories of Change creatively engaged the community on the topic of climate action via the sharing of food, a foolproof way to engage new audiences; via stories, the well known knitter of communities; and used visual art as a way to promote feasible, local, and practical solutions to the climate crisis.

The project, devised by Essentially Eco and Wild Strands, involved four counties (Donegal, Kerry, Clare, Galway) with five partners (BurrenBeo Trust, Leave No Trace, Climate Ambassadors, Artlink, and SeaSynergy). Their mission was to bring the community together to showcase local solutions to the climate crisis through photo exhibitions showing solutions inspired by local climate legends, environmental workshops led by local groups, and communal feasting to promote and support local produce.

Stories of Change was designed to flip the script and change the dystopian climate change narrative away from doom and destruction, to bring stories and solutions to the table as a catalyst to inspire real climate action.

Leave No Trace is an Outdoor Ethics education programme designed to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships.

Burrenbeo Trust is dedicated to connecting all of us to our places and our role in caring for them.

The Climate Ambassador programme is Ireland’s first ever initiative to train and support individuals taking action on climate change.

Sea Synergy is a Marine Awareness, Research and Activity Centre that offers a variety of meaningful activities, workshops, and adventures that empower all ages.