2nd April, 2026
Dune Action Workshops:
Beaches & Dunes Climate Adaptation Programming
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Sand dunes are a vital first line of defence against coastal erosion and climate change. But they are fragile.
ACT (a social enterprise of architects, urbanists and policy specialists working to accelerate the Green Transition) is delighted to deliver Dune Action, a Beaches & Dunes Climate Adaptation Programme. Working with our partners, we support 12 coastal communities across Ireland that are facing accelerating dune erosion.
Our Day 1 training sessions focus on building an understanding of dune science using the 3Ss framework: Sand, Species and Space. We will explore practical, nature-based actions that local groups can take to protect and restore these essential ecosystems.
Join us at a training event near you:
๐ Tyrella, Co. Down | 11 April – Tyrella Registration
๐ Banna, Co. Kerry | 25 April –ย Banna Registration
๐ Spanish Point, Co. Clare | 26 April – Spanish Point Registration
๐ North Bull Island, Co. Dublin | 6 May – North Bull Island Registration
๐ Portballintrae, Co. Antrim | 16 May – Portballintrae Registration
๐ Castlerock, Co. Derry | 17 May – Castlerock Registration
These workshops are designed for community groups, educators and local authorities who want the skills and tools to monitor and restore their local dunes.
Dune Action โ Day 1 Training Invite
(Max. 25 participants per session)
You are invited to take part in Day 1 of the Dune Action Course, a Beaches & Dunes Climate Adaptation Programme funded by the SSE Airtricity Generation Green Fund.
Dune Action supports 12 coastal communities across the island of Ireland experiencing accelerating dune erosion. The programme is delivered as a two-day training course designed to equip local groups with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to understand, monitorย and restore their local dune systems.
These bookings are for Day 1 only, with Day 2 scheduled for the latter half of 2026.
What to Expect โ Day 1 (Delivered by ACT)
A 5-hour indoor session focused on:
- Understanding dune science through the 3Ss framework โ Sand, Species and Space
- Learning how to assess dune health using the 3S methodology
- Exploring practical dune protection and restoration approaches
- Introduction to Nature Based Solutions for coastal resilience
What Youโll Gain
- A clear understanding of how dune systems function
- Practical tools to assess and monitor your local dunes
- Knowledge of effective actions to protect and restore dune environments
- Insight into the role of Nature Based Solutions vs hard engineering
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in:
- Protecting and restoring local beaches and dunes
- Community-led climate action
- Coastal resilience
Course Structure
Day 1 โ Classroom Training (ACT)
Day 2 โ On-Site Dune Action through Dune Grass Planting (Clean Coasts) (scheduled for later in 2026)
Additional Information
๐ย Dress Code: Standard indoor attire for Day 1
โย Catering: Light lunch, tea and coffee provided
Delivered in collaboration with: ACT |ย Clean Coasts | Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) | Leave No Trace Ireland | University College Dublin | University of Galway
Supported by: ย Education for Sustainability | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland | LIFE on Machair| Mayo County Council | Skreen Dromard Coast Care Groupย |The Wheel
We look forward to seeing you there!
