Energy Education Forum
The inaugural SEAI Energy Education Forum brought together policymakers, energy education stakeholders and environmental advocates to discuss and collaborate on the future of energy education in Ireland.
On the 25th of October 2023, the inaugural forum was opened and hosted by SEAI National Retrofit Director Ciaran Byrne.
Forum Objectives
The aim of the SEAI Energy Education Forum is to create a platform for key stakeholders and policy makers to come together and participate in a high-level policy discussion regarding the future of sustainable energy education in Ireland.
The 1st Energy Education Forum organised on October 25th 2023, provided an opportunity for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue around ways to further embed sustainable energy education within the national curriculum and education system. By bringing together experts, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders, our aim was to collaboratively identify strategies, best practices, and opportunities for advancing sustainable energy education in Ireland.
Through open communication, knowledge sharing, and interactive workshops, SEAI Energy Education Forum endeavoured to drive innovation, inspire action, and facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders. The goal was to create a roadmap for the future of sustainable energy education in Ireland that is aligned with national climate objectives and priorities.
The 1st Energy Education Forum Report
In collaboration with the DCU School of STEM Education, Innovation, and Global Studies, a World Café Workshop was held to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices aimed at promoting youth engagement through energy and climate education. Dr. Cliona Murphy and Dr. Benjamin Mallon from DCU School of STEM Education, Innovation, and Global Studies facilitated the World Café Workshop and drafted the recommendations in this report.
SEAI would like to thank our keynote speaker, Duncan Stewart, for his inspiring address
Download the 2023 Event Report Read Duncan's Stewarts speech