The emphasis of the evening is on raising awareness of forecasted rising sea levels and on engaging community in responding to projected future flood events. The focus will be on the four topics of; prevention, preparation, responding and recovery.
The evening will start with a Q&A with a panel, including experts on flooding and those that have experienced flooding.
Following this, there will be group discussions on the four topics of prevention, preparation, responding, and recovery.
Speakers on the evening will include :
Professor Robert Devoy - UCC
Jordan Delmar – Met Eireann
David Moran – Office of Public Works
Veronica Santorum – Creative Ireland pathways project Youghal
Caroline Leahy – Midleton Flood Forum
Mary Linehan Foley – Local Councillor
The panel will be chaired by Aoife Deane - MaREI UCC
There will be artistic inputs on the evening from the Creative Ireland Pathways artists, Veronica Santorum and Daniel Clancy, including textile art and soundscapes.
