At Cloughjordan Ecovillage, we are happy to share our diverse experiences. We have selected a number of topics you can choose from:

An Introduction to Cloughjordan Ecovillage

Hear our story and find out about the many innovative ways we strive to model sustainability and the transition to a resilient, low-carbon society.

Community Resilience

Investigate the different approaches we adopt to reduce our ecological footprint.

Climate Change

Understand the principles behind the Paris Agreement and the need to reduce Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 7% every year.

Green Building

From cob structures to hemp-lime, learn about our eco charter and green building methods.

Local Food Systems

Find out how community-supported agriculture can transform our relationship with local food.

Biodiversity Regeneration

Explore our native forests, edible landscapes and wildlife corridors and how we care for our land.

Permaculture Design

Learn how the village was designed with key permaculture principles in mind.

Renewable Energy

Look into how some examples of sustainable energy systems we chosen to implement.

Research Education and Development Gardens

Join Bruce Darrell on his explorations and discoveries of food growing spaces following different methodologies.

Community Seed Banks

Dive into the lifecycle of seeds and their crucial role in food sovereignty, community empowerment and genetic diversity.

The role of Arts and Culture

In conversation with Cloughjordan Arts, hear the story behind the making of the outdoor amphitheatre and its role within the community.

Please feel free to make other suggestions which would best support your work towards more sustainable systems. It is important for us to offer you the relevant and adequate practical skills to take action that matters in your schools, universities, work places and communities.