The 5th Annual ETB/SEAI Climate Action Congress 2026, bring together voices from ETBs, SEAI, SOLAS and government sector to climate action across Ireland.
Delivered in partnership with Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), the 2026 Climate Action Congress brought together sector leaders and practitioners to share ideas and practical approaches to climate action.
The event opened with remarks from Suzanne Mullins, Director of Organisation Support & Development, ETBI, for a day focused on sharing knowledge across the sector.
Attendees then heard from speakers representing Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS), SOLAS, the Department of Education and Youth (DEY) , ETBs and SEAI, who shared updates on climate policy, sustainability initiatives and the supports available to organisations.
A range of speakers covered topics from ISO 50001, EED and energy performance to metering and ongoing funding issues.
Highlights included contributions from Stephanie Thompson, Assistant Principal Officer, DFHERIS, who spoke about climate change, and a panel discussion hosted by Dr Lindsay Malone, Chief Executive, Kilkenny and Carlow ETB, which explored current opportunities and challenges for climate action across the sector.
Reflecting on the event, Brendan Fitzsimons, Buildings Officer, ETBI said: “For me, the highlight of the Congress was bringing people together to share their experiences and ideas and there was a real sense of common purpose around the work ahead. I left the day encouraged by the progress already being made and by the enthusiasm across the sector.”
Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the country, exchange experiences and learn from the work already taking place across the sector.
