Biodiversity & the Built Environment Community of Practice – Meeting #14
Topic of this session: Exploring the Relationship Between Nature, Health and Social Wellbeing
How can nature-positive design create healthier places and stronger communities?
Join the Irish Green Building Council’s Biodiversity & Built Environment Community of Practice for the third session of 2026 as we explore how integrating nature into developments, buildings, and public spaces can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing, physical health, and community resilience.
Programme
9:15 | Arrival, Registration & Networking
9:30 | Welcome Address, Matt Hague, Chair of the Community of Practice
9:35 | Presentations: TBC
10:30 | Panel discussion:
- Cassandra Murphy – Environmental Psychologist, Maynooth University
- Dr. Tine Ningal – Senior Technician, Ph.D. in Quantitative Geography, Tree Mapping Dublin, UCD
- Susan Rossney – Sustainability Advocacy Manager for Chartered Accountants Ireland, co-founder of Green Pearse Street and Board Chair of Business for Biodiversity Ireland
11:15 | Ends
Please note:
Our Community of Practice has a new home at Arup, 50 Ringsend Road – Dublin 4, D04 T6X0, Ireland. Make sure to head to the correct venue!
Who should attend?
Everyone is welcome, but this is an IGBC Members-only event. To login please use your credentials. If you are not enrolled yet, contact [email protected]
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