Minister O’Sullivan launches ‘Our Dúlra Agreement’ for schools

The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, unveiled the ‘Our Dúlra Agreement’ at Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School in Dublin 24.

The initiative, described as a “COP for schools”, seeks to secure a public commitment from leaders of Ireland’s education system to restore and enhance natural habitats on school grounds.

O’Sullivan said the agreement is modelled on the pledges made by nations at a recent UN Conference of the Parties, aiming to bring nature back into everyday learning environments.

Education representatives present at the launch pledged to work with local authorities and the Department of Education to implement the programme across schools nationwide.

The event was attended by members of the Dublin City Council and representatives from various school boards, highlighting cross‑sector collaboration on biodiversity and heritage education.

Source: Dublin Gazette. Photo: David Riand / Pexels.