Judges praise its stunning landscape, breath-taking coast, grassroots food culture and vision for sustainable tourism.

It’s been a tumultuous few years for the restaurant industry. KATE RYAN catches up with Aishling Moore, head-chef and co-owner of Cork eatery Goldie, who is tackling issues like gender ratios, work-life balance, and sustainability - while hanging on to its Michelin Bib

Musician, horticulturalist, naturalist and crafter LAUREN GUILLERY set up her new business during lockdown, with sustainability at its core, writes AISLING MEATH

MICHELLE O’SULLIVAN, Senior Public Affairs Executive and Sustainable Cork Programme Lead with Cork Chamber, shares some of the reasons for positivity for a greener, cleaner, more sustainable and healthier future for all

Ethical fashion designer Sarah O’Neill talks to EMMA CONNOLLY about the fashion revolution, Second Hand September and the Global Climate Strike

The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon is encouraging participants to ‘Leave No Trace’, by bringing their own reusable water bottle to the race as well as other measures, writes Cork Athletics spokesperson John Quigley

Madeleine Murray and Dr Tara Shine, of Change by Degrees, a sustainability consultancy, will address a Network Cork evening next week called ‘Small Changes, Big Differences’. Here they share five ways on how you can integrate sustainability into your everyday home and work life

We need political leadership and policies that will deliver real change, if we are to address the ever-growing problem of climate change, says Cork-based activist LAURA HARMON

Getting a sweat on doesn’t have to come at the expense of the planet, LIZ CONNOR finds simple tips for making your fitness routine more sustainable

‘She is Sustainable Cork’ runs on Saturday, where up to 300 people will gather to hear women share their stories about sustainability. One of the speakers is Deirdre O’Shaughnessy