In this episode of Balance with the World, Liz Montalvo revisits her conversation with Jack O’Donoghue from Fair Seas Ireland, exploring the importance of protecting Ireland’s marine environment for future generations. The programme examines the vital role healthy oceans play in supporting biodiversity, regulating climate, storing carbon, and sustaining coastal communities. It discusses the scientific evidence behind marine conservation, the threats posed by activities such as bottom trawling, pollution, and climate change, and the need for stronger marine protections. The episode also highlights the role of policy, community advocacy, and public participation in safeguarding Ireland’s seas, presenting ocean protection as a shared responsibility and a hopeful pathway towards a healthier future for both people and nature.
Balance With the World 23-06-26 13:00-14:00
Cait
June 23, 2026
Recording details
Name of the organisation: Global Action Plan Ireland and Fair Seas
Topic discussed: “Sustainable Living in Action: Revisiting Our Conversation with Hans Zomer, CEO of Global Action Plan Ireland” and “Protecting Ireland’s Seas: Revisiting Our Conversation with Jack O’Donoghue from Fair Seas Ireland”
Review Summary
In this episode of Balance with the World, Liz Montalvo revisits her conversation with Hans Zomer, CEO of Global Action Plan Ireland, to explore how sustainable living can create healthier communities, protect the environment, and improve wellbeing. The programme examines the science behind climate change and biodiversity loss, the role of policy in supporting sustainability, and the importance of community action and public participation. Through practical examples and hopeful solutions, the discussion highlights how individual and collective actions can help build a more resilient, sustainable future for people and the planet.
Ultimately, the episode presents a hopeful vision of sustainability, reminding listeners that meaningful change begins with everyday actions and that building a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable world is a shared responsibility.
