The Art of Just Transition

The Art of Just Transition

Panel talk: 6-8PM, Wednesday, 14th May

Rachel Fallon (Artist)
Dr. Egle Gusciute (Assistant Professor in Sociology, University College Dublin)
Michelle Murphy (Research & Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland and member of Just Transition Commission)

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The transition towards a green economy negatively impacts the most vulnerable part of the population and it must be fair, inclusive and involving every part of the society. The Art of Just Transition is a space where voices of the community converge to explore what a ‘just transition’ truly means. This event brings together an artist, a scientist and an independent research & policy analyst to examine the ecological, social, and political dimensions of the green transition, using creative expression to illuminate urgent environmental and justice issues.

Through interdisciplinary discussion, The Art of Just Transition addresses the interconnected challenges of inequality, climate justice, and urban ecologies, enabling new perspectives. By connecting diverse disciplines, this event invites dialogues, and provokes critical thought, inspiring radical imagination and meaningful change to shape the life of the society.

We invite the wider community and communities of interest to join us in this open conversation, and to share their insights and perspectives. Time is set before and after the talk to gather informally. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and share their thoughts and experience in a relaxed exchange, blurring the usual roles of panellist and audience.

Biographies

Rachel Fallon uses sculpture, drawing, photography and performance techniques to deal with themes of protection and defence in domestic realms, and address women’s relationships to society. 
Recent works include Jelen Vagyok / I Am Present, a collaborative performance-based piece relating to queer and female representation in public spaces, commissioned by Budapest Galeria and Kiscelli Múzeum, Hungary which has been performed in Budapest and Manhattan and The Map with Alice Maher as part of ‘The Magdalene Series’ at Rua Red, most recently shown at OFF Biennial, Budapest, IAC, New York and The Dock, Leitrim.
Her work is held in public collections including IMMA, the Arts Council of Ireland, the National Museum of Ireland and the Museum of Modern Art, Warsaw.  She lives and works in Dublin.

Dr Egle Gusciute is an interdisciplinary sociologist interested in migration, discrimination of ethnic minorities, environmental sociology and gender inequality in sport. Her PhD work centred on public attitudes towards migrants and refugees and discrimination against ethnic minorities in Irish and European contexts. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at University College Dublin where she researches and teaches environmental sociology.  Egle has previously held academic and research posts at University College Cork and the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Michelle Murphy is a Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland. Michelle provides research, policy analysis and strategic engagement on sustainability, rural development and the impact of policy on income distribution and social inclusion. She has produced several pieces of social policy research on sustainability and just transition, including policy options to deliver on our climate targets through a Just Transition framework, the impact of Brexit on a just transition in rural communities in Ireland and the impact of our climate targets on regional development. Michelle is a member if the Just Transition Commission, the National Mirror Group to support the EU Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, the Implementation Advisory Group for ‘Our Rural Future’ and the Advisory Group on ‘A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy’.