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Book of Leaves

By: Ceara Carney
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  • An Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living! Get bonus content on Patreon

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Episodes
  • Children's Rights & Climate Justice - Aoibhínn from Plan International

    Children's Rights & Climate Justice - Aoibhínn from Plan International
    May 27 2024

    Aoibhínn Nevin Ginnetty is currently an intern at Plan International Ireland which focuses on empowering children's rights across the globe, with a focus on gender equality. Have a listen as she shares her journey into politics and activism, and shares tips for encouraging other young people to get involved with environmental and societal action. Stay up to date with her campaign on Instagram via @sustainablysmart.plan or her personal account @aoibhwave.


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    Timestamps:

    • [03:40] Aoibhínn introduces herself
    • [08:50] Why hasn’t politics been serving adequate climate action?
    • [10:30] The underrepresented youth in Irish politics
    • [13:15] Aoibhínn’s experience at COP
    • [16:55] Advice for encouraging young people in our lives to get politically active
    • [18:10] Who Plan are
    • [23:30] Why is gender equality linked with climate justice
    • [26:40] Lessons learned
    • [31:40] Aoibhínn’s other ‘leaves’ for people to add to their book
    • [36:00] Imagining the future


    Also mentioned:

    Eco Unesco

    CEDAW - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

    Beat The Clock Video

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    40 mins
  • Using Feasts & Festivals to Build Community - Sam Bishop

    Using Feasts & Festivals to Build Community - Sam Bishop
    May 13 2024

    Sam Bishop is the CEO of Neighbourhood Network which runs the wonderful Street Feast event due to take place this 25th & 26th of May. We’ll delve into the importance of bringing communities together in public spaces and how that helps create a climate just future. There are so many great initiatives to follow on socials but you can find them all via Neighbourhood Network's website or via their Instagram @neighbourhoodnetworkirl or @streetfeast.


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    • [01:15] Plea for Kildare Wildlife Rescue oiled birds crisis
    • [05:45] Sam introduces himself
    • [10:10] The positive impacts of stronger communities
    • [14:35] What street feasts is
    • [22:50] Tips for lowering the environmental impact of street feasts
    • [24:50] Any stand out moments / stories from Street Feasts
    • [26:30] What Neighbourhood Network’s aims are
    • [30:15] How Another Love Story festival combines community, arts, and climate
    • [35:15] Extra suggestions – cycling
    • [39:05] Vision for the future


    Also Mentioned:

    • Green Sod Ireland land trust
    • WWOOF
    • CAT Centre for Alternative Technologies
    • Home Together
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    44 mins
  • Episode 100 Celebration!

    Episode 100 Celebration!
    Apr 29 2024
    I am so lucky to be able to create this podcast and I'm beyond grateful to you, the listener, not to mention all the wonderful guests who have taught us all so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you. A special thanks to those who have contributed on Buy Me A Coffee or Patreon. It's been a lifeline at the beginning of every season. Thank you!Timestamps:[02:00] Thank you mam![04:15] Codie’s leaf – join ISSN, listen to Patrick Kirwan’s episode, follow @rockbrookgreenschool[11:00] John Barry – democratizing college syllabus (learning about fast fashion), join a union, Left Bloc Media, ABC’s of Green Politics podcast , follow @profjohnbarry on X[21:30] Stephen’s changes thanks to Niamh’s episode & how he’s rewilding [23:30] Livia’s experience thanks to Joanna O’Dowd’s episode on clothes repair[25:30] Pat’s work inspired by Bohemian’s Football Club[26:45] Lavie’s leaf suggestion to support Riley for eco-friendly period products for individuals and businesses[30:45] Caitlin’s clip from a Fairtrade / Friends of the Earth Cuppa for Climate event. Follow her on @wastelesswanderess [36:05] Cian Prenderville’s, of Rupture Media, leaf! Book recommendation All We Want Is The Earth by Patrick Bresnihan[41:15] Suggestions for guests from Aoife & Adam on music & war[43:15] Aoife’s realisation that every action counts (see her vlog on YouTube)[47:40] Draw for the hamper & exciting announcements![50:00] My advice for you if you want to start a podcast or community initiative.[53:40] My gratitude plus a poem for youAlso mentioned:Jiminy.ie eco toy storeClimate Alarm Clock PodcastEco Unesco, Plan International, NYCI for young peopleFrom What Is to What If by Rob Hopkins on the power of imaginationZero Waste Home by Bea Johnson bookSustainable Life School with Diane & NatLitter pickup study by NORCEAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    57 mins
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