Date: |
17 Sep 2025, 8.30PM – 9.30PM |
duration: |
1 hr |
Location: |
Online |
Cost: |
Free event |
Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory, Milford Sound in South Island New Zealand and Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland are globally significant landmarks who face similar challenges, from climate change and tourism pressure to water quality and cultural preservation.
Join Engineers Ireland – Australia/New Zealand Region for an engaging online discussion moderated by David Quinn, and introduced by Raymond Sexton, Regional Chair.
This international webinar will explore the stewardship challenges facing iconic natural landmarks across Australia, New Zealand, and Northern Ireland. Speakers from Northern Ireland’s DAERA, Mid Ulster District Council, New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, and Environment Canterbury’s Whakaora Te Waihora programme will share insights on balancing ecological protection, cultural values, tourism pressures, and community needs.
Speakers
- Dr Sara McGuckin — Head of Natural Science, DAERA (Northern Ireland)
- Cllr Malachy Quinn — Mid Ulster District Council (Lough Neagh)
- Gabriel Vilgalys — Ranger/Project Lead, Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, DOC (NZ)
The session will include reflections from each panellist, followed by an interactive Q&A.
This webinar hosted by the Australia/ New Zealand region will look at the challeneges faced by iconic landmarks: Uluru (Australia), Milford Sound (New Zealand), and Lough Neagh (Northern Ireland).
Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory, Milford Sound in South Island New Zealand and Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland are globally significant landmarks who face similar challenges, from climate change and tourism pressure to water quality and cultural preservation.
Join Engineers Ireland – Australia/New Zealand Region for an engaging online discussion moderated by David Quinn, and introduced by Raymond Sexton, Regional Chair.
This international webinar will explore the stewardship challenges facing iconic natural landmarks across Australia, New Zealand, and Northern Ireland. Speakers from Northern Ireland’s DAERA, Mid Ulster District Council, New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, and Environment Canterbury’s Whakaora Te Waihora programme will share insights on balancing ecological protection, cultural values, tourism pressures, and community needs.
Speakers
- Dr Sara McGuckin — Head of Natural Science, DAERA (Northern Ireland)
- Cllr Malachy Quinn — Mid Ulster District Council (Lough Neagh)
- Gabriel Vilgalys — Ranger/Project Lead, Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, DOC (NZ)
The session will include reflections from each panellist, followed by an interactive Q&A.
