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Book Launch and Webinar: Teaching and Learning in Ecosocial Work: Concepts, Methods and Practice

16 Oct 2024

On 16 October a webinar was held to launch Teaching and Learning in Ecosocial Work: Concepts, Methods and Practice. This groundbreaking book redefines how we approach education, the environment and sustainability in social work and the social professions. This book addresses the urgent need for an ecosocial and ecocentric approach in teaching, learning and practice, addressing the complexities of an ever-changing global landscape.

Event Schedule:
  • Welcome by Catherine Forde
  • Introduction by Komalsingh Rambaree
  • Learning from Ecosocial Policy by Joe Whelan
  • Learning from Human Rights Practice by Ingo Stamm
  • Sustainability Toolkit by Joana Gomes
  • Mushroom House by Eduardo Marques
  • Contribution of Nature Based SW by Emmanuelle Larocque
  • Ecosocial work in Finland by Elisa Rainerma
  • Q&A and closing conclusions by the editing team 
The ISS21 Research for Civil Society, Environment and Social Action ( REACT) Cluster was delighted to be involved in supporting this event. 

Book cover

For more on this story contact:

Dr Catherine Forde, School of Applied Social Studies, UCC.

Institute for Social Science in the 21st Century (ISS21)

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