Great turnout today in Cork for the discussion on the MSP, if all present and others contribute to the early consultation phase to shape the Draft Plan it will deliver a more rounded plan that can deliver for the complex and diverse needs of our maritime environment Sustainable Water Network - SWAN Coastwatch Bantry Bay - Protect Our Native Kelp Forest Cobh Tidy Towns Cork Nature Network National Maritime College of Ireland NMCI Port of Cork

Sometimes we all need to be reminded why we still persist with our work in this sector (which is still treated peripherally) and so it was reinforcing to attend the presentation entitled "Its a Meaningful Life: Law in the Age of Climate Change" by Doug Ruley of ClientEarth hosted by the Law & Environment Department at UCC. As Doug said we know the problems and we also know the solutions, deep decarbonisation, forrestation, aggressive preservation and restoration of our biodiversity. However, we seem incapable of acting to make these transformations that are critical to our very survival and existence, or at least our Governments do. Maybe somewhat ironically China may be the one to lead on this! Current business models are killing us which led to interesting ideas such as redefining corporate law, the notion of "terminal risk" and whilst the legal route is an adversarial one it may be the only one that will effect the change we need. Keep abreast of Climate Case Ireland and consider supporting Cork Climate Action Stop Climate Chaos The Irish Times Irish Examiner