Lunch + Learn
Join us for an inspiring and energising lunchtime session with Dr Jonny Hanson, environmental social scientist and storyteller. At a time when climate headlines can feel overwhelming, Dr. Jonny brings a refreshing perspective, showing how stories, ideas, and simple actions can reimagine our relationship with the natural world right here in Northern Ireland.
Through engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights, Dr. Jonny will explore three powerful questions:
- What does nature give us?
- What can we give back?
- And how can the stories we tell shape real solutions for a sustainable future?
Expect more than just theory, this is a chance to connect, reflect, and leave with practical inspiration for tackling today’s environmental challenges. Whether you’re a climate advocate, nature lover, or simply curious, this session will spark new ways of thinking about our place in the world.
Jonny is an environmental social scientist, award-winning social entrepreneur, snow leopard conservationist and former community farmer.
Since April 2024, he has been a research fellow at Queen’s University Belfast with ARK, the Northern Ireland social policy hub. Here, he works on the social aspects of conservation, agriculture and climate, as well as on environmental peacebuilding.
His first popular science book, ‘Living with lynx: sharing landscapes with big cats, wolves and bears’ , and his first short film – on snow leopard conservation in Nepal – are both out in 2025
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