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About CECAS

In 2019, Ireland declared a climate and biodiversity emergency. This acknowledgement that the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis are inextricably linked and must be addressed in tandem. In conjunction with addressing climate change, action is needed by humanity to halt biodiversity decline and begin its restoration. Planning, land use and agricultural systems must be adapted to work with nature..

CECAS at Myross Wood House will have a positive influence on addressing climate change in that It is designed to attract and showcase academic and commercial organisations to present cutting-edge solutions to the complex problems presented in implementing actions on climate and biodiversity and an enhanced circular economy. It will engage with communities of interest and communities of place in introducing and supporting initiatives that can address the problematic issues related to transition.

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NEWS

Low-Carbon Homes for the Future – Presentations

To celebrate National Heritage Week, join us for a guided 90 minute amble along the paths at Myross Wood House.

EVENTS

Composting For Life – Workshops at CECAS – 29th April

CECAS

This popular course is ideal for everyone who has an outdoor space whether large or small, rural or urban and will help us make the most of our space, improve soil condition and fertility and manage garden and food waste sustainably. Would also make a fabulous gift for the gardener in your life.

Friends of Myross Wood

In 2022 a new ‘Friends of Myross Wood’ group formed to help look after this much-loved part of West Cork. The ‘Friends’ objective is to support the creation of a living, community woodland resource for biodiversity, education, recreation and the arts. In August 2021, the project received a huge boost in the form of a grant of €28,000 through the Woodland Development Fund from the Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

The ’Friends’ goal is to create a ‘Meitheal’ type project that will enable local people and organisations at all levels, from schools to businesses and community groups to support, fundraise and most importantly get involved in the work of developing the wood.

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CECAS Hubs

Myross Wood House and it’s grounds is the home for the Centre of Excellence for Climate Action and Sustainability (CECAS). Located in West Cork at the village of Leap on the Wild Atlantic Way, CECAS will develop hubs of activity over the coming years. These will develop in stages and will grow in scope and ambition. See below for an introduction to each of these areas of interest.