National symposium – Sustainable Futures through Play – Friday 20th November, DCU
International Play Association (IPA) Ireland are hosting a national symposium – Sustainable Futures through Play: Advancing Children’s Right to Play through Climate Action, Nature-Based Solutions and Community Places – taking place on Friday 20th November 2026 at DCU All Hallows Campus, Dublin.
This is an associated event of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, with support from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
The symposium will bring together national and international speakers to explore the connections between children’s right to play, climate action and the environments in which children live, learn and play.
The event is aimed at policymakers, researchers, practitioners and advocates working across children’s rights, education, health, climate and sustainability, community development, planning and the built environment. It offers an opportunity to share learning, explore innovative approaches and strengthen cross-sector collaboration in advancing children’s right to play.
Attendance is free, with lunch and refreshments provided. Places are limited and advance registration is required.
For more information and to register, please visit – Symposium
