ATU campuses and EU GREEN Alliance unite for sustainability tree planting

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is excited to announce a significant Tree Planting event set to take place across its campuses and in partnership with EU GREEN Alliance countries on Monday, 14 October, with additional plantings to follow on subsequent dates. This initiative is part of the #First5Weeks program and represents a collaborative effort with our EU GREEN Alliance partners.

As a powerful symbol of unity and sustainability, native trees will be planted across ATU campuses in sequences of nines, representing the nine countries in the EU GREEN Alliance, a dynamic network of universities committed to promoting sustainable education and research throughout Europe. Local primary schools are invited to attend and participate, with events hosted on ATU's campus grounds.

The aim of this initiative is to inspire future generations on the significance of environmental stewardship and to deepen the connection between local communities and the broader European sustainability movement. By engaging with primary school children, ATU shares knowledge on biodiversity and encourages citizen science, nurturing life-long environmental champions.

Professor Frances Lucy, EU GREEN Lead for ATU stated: “This tree planting project highlights the importance of sustainability both locally and internationally. By bringing together our campuses and EU GREEN partners, we’re not just planting trees- we’re planting the seeds of environmental responsibility within our communities.”

ATU proudly stands as a partner in the EU GREEN European University Alliance, co-funded by the European Union. The Alliance forms a 'super campus' of nine universities from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Poland, Romania, and Germany, unified by a shared commitment to responsible growth, inclusive education, and environmental stewardship. Together, these universities engage students, staff, and regional stakeholders to work towards a sustainable future.

The Tree Planting event embodies these values, demonstrating the strength of partnerships within the EU GREEN Alliance and furthering the collective mission of sustainability.

For more information please contact eugreen@atu.ie  

More details on EU GREEN can be found here www.eugreen.eu    
 

Aidan Haughey
ATU Communications Manager 
Bainisteoir Cumarsáide OTA
Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Atlantaigh (OTA), Éire  
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Ireland  
Tel: + 353 86 086 6913
E: aidan.haughey@atu.ie