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An Introduction to the Role of Biodiversity Officers

With the appointment of Biodiversity Officers in each Local Authority by the end of 2024, what can you expect for your county? Hear from Galway City's Biodiversity Officer Paula Kearney about her role and what it covers. How do Biodiversity Officers influence council actions? Is there a way for the community to get involved in the work? When should people get in touch with their Biodiversity Officer, and why? Do Biodiversity Officers interact with the local Public Participation Network, and how? Join us online to hear Paula's experience and learn more about what having a Biodiversity Officer means for your county. About Paula: Paula Kearney is the Biodiversity Officer with Galway City Council. Paula holds a BSc Ecology and Environmental Science, HDip Planning and Environmental Law and is a Chartered Ecologist. In a professional career which spans over 20 years, she has provided strategic advice and managed multi-disciplinary inputs for Environmental Impact Assessments on a wide-range of projects including wind farms, greenways, roads, water treatment and flood relief schemes. In her current role, Paula is required to facilitate and co-ordinate the implementation of the Biodiversity Action Plan, with priority given to developing biodiversity awareness and supporting attitude change in the General Public, Galway City Staff and Officials, Developers, architects, engineers and landowners. She is also involved in the development of nature based solutions under the Galway City Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy and assist in the planning process to promote sustainable natural alternatives to hard engineering management strategies.