a heartfelt thank you

We want to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all the incredible individuals and organisations that made The Mary Robinson Climate Conference a great success!

Thanks to our esteemed partners – Ballina 2023, Mayo County Council, and University of Galway – for their collaboration and commitment to making this conference a reality. Your expertise and support have been invaluable in creating a platform for meaningful discussions and actions on climate change.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors, IPB Insurance, EirGrid, and CARO Atlantic Seaboard NorthWest, for their generous contributions that made this conference possible. Your belief in our mission has enabled us to gather influential speakers, experts, and thought leaders to share their insights and innovative solutions and to achieve our ambition of connecting communities for change.

A special thank you to all our inspiring speakers, panelists, and session chairs who shared their expertise and knowledge, sparking important discussions and bridging the gap between scientists and experts in climate change and sustainability and the community.

To all the delegates who participated and engaged actively throughout the conference, thank you for lending your voices and perspectives. Whether you were attending out of curiosity or out of your passion for sustainability, we hope that through these meaningful discussions and knowledge sharing, the Conference helped you get a deeper understanding of the challenges we face and inspired you in creating change.

We are immensely grateful to the Ballina Arts Centre, the Ballina Civic Offices, the Newman Institute, and the Jackie Clarke Collection for providing us with exceptional spaces and support, ensuring the event ran smoothly.

Last but certainly not least, a very special thanks to our devoted volunteers! Your selfless dedication and hard work behind the scenes have been the backbone of this conference. Your enthusiasm and willingness to contribute your time and energy have been instrumental in creating an unforgettable experience for all participants - and your warm welcome and smiles were a highlight for our delegates.

Once again, thanks to you all who played integral roles in making The Mary Robinson Climate Conference a transformative event. Your firm commitment to our shared vision gives us hope and reaffirms our belief that together, we can build a sustainable future for generations to come.

​We look forward to welcoming you back to Ballina in 2024!