Údarás na Gaeltachta attending the Laurentic Forum in St. John's, Newfoundland
Representatives from Údarás na Gaeltachta recently attended the Laurentic Forum in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, participating in important discussions on economic and social development in coastal and island regions
The Laurentic Forum served as a valuable platform for discussing challenges and opportunities related to sustainable development in coastal communities. The forum aimed to create connections between various coastal communities and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Méadhbh Seoighe, Tourism Manager at Údarás na Gaeltachta who attended the forum, said:
“The Laurentic Forum was an excellent opportunity for us to share our experience regarding sustainable development in coastal Gaeltacht areas and on the islands. We heard about innovative approaches from other regions and identified several collaboration opportunities that could benefit our Gaeltacht communities. In particular, the discussion on language preservation in coastal areas was very relevant to us, and we look forward to continuing this collaboration in the future.”
Among the topics discussed at the forum were:
- Sustainable development in coastal communities
- Challenges and opportunities for island economies
- Innovation in marine industries
- Language and culture preservation in coastal areas
Údarás na Gaeltachta actively participated in these debates and succeeded in creating new connections with similar organisations from other countries.
Údarás na Gaeltachta is committed to implementing the lessons learned at the forum in their work to promote sustainable development in coastal Gaeltacht areas and on the islands.