Overview from BEST (Bioeconomy Education & Sustainability Teachers) Network

Mark International Earth Day by joining the first event hosted by the BEST (Bioeconomy Education & Sustainability Teachers) Network, bringing together educators, researchers, and sustainability advocates committed to empowering young people for a more sustainable future.

Taking place on a day dedicated globally to environmental awareness and collective action, this online seminar highlights the critical role of education in preparing the next generation to respond to climate challenges, drive innovation, and shape a thriving bioeconomy. Earth Day reminds us that meaningful environmental change begins with knowledge, collaboration, and informed action, values that sit at the heart of the BEST Network.

While the BEST Network was established to connect educators and stakeholders working across bioeconomy and sustainability education, this inaugural seminar marks the launch of the BEST events series, creating an ongoing space for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across Ireland and beyond.

Whether you are an educator, student, policymaker, or sustainability enthusiast, this event offers an opportunity to engage with emerging ideas, practical experiences, and future-focused approaches to education for sustainability.

Event Schedule

• Welcome & Introduction
  Dr Máire Nic an Bhaird (BiOrbic, Maynooth University | BEST Network)
• Featured Presentation
  Conor Haugh (BiOrbic, UCD | BEST Network)
• Live Q&A Session

Join us this International Earth Day as we begin a new chapter of BEST events dedicated to education, sustainability, and empowering future generations.