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Constructive Voices

Reports, articles, and podcasts on the built environment, sustainability and biodiversity

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The Constructive Voices Volunteer Programme offers an exciting opportunity for students, recent graduates, writers, media producers, and all others passionate about making a difference.

S4, E26: Healthcare's Role in Climate Change with Irish Doctors for the EnvironmentPodcasts

S4, E26: Healthcare's Role in Climate Change with Irish Doctors for the Environment

Healthcare’s Role in Climate Change with Irish Doctors for the Environment The built environment and of course, the environment in general, are inextricably linked to our health and well-being. With so much media coverage on climate change and biodiversity loss, it is hard to ignore these facts. Places and people are also connected in various […]

Dr. Lisa McNamee · 11/9/2025

Why Youth Journalism is ImportantYouth Voices

Why Youth Journalism is Important

Why Youth journalism is important By Ciara O’Brien, partially based on her Challenge US Award Winning Speech In the age of social media, everyone is a journalist. Youth are simultaneously consumers and producers of media. When you repost on your Instagram story, tell your friends about a news story you heard or comment on a […]

Ciara O'Brien · 10/28/2025

Tamara PetrouVolunteer Programme

Tamara Petrou

Tamara Petrou, constructive voices contributor, new york & ontario As a writer, interviewer, and story producer, I’m passionate about sharing meaningful stories. But not just any stories – ones that inspire people to take action and help shape the world they live in. As a former communications director in non-profit and public relations sectors, I’ve […]

Jackie De Burca · 9/30/2025

Under the Ambitious Forest City Blueprint Lies a Stark RealityMalaysia Built Environment

Under the Ambitious Forest City Blueprint Lies a Stark Reality

Under the Ambitious Forest City Blueprint Lies a Stark Reality By Yuyang Zhang, Yuyang Zhang is a postgraduate student specialising in smart and sustainable cities at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Passionate about data analysis, smart cities, and media communication, Yuyang aims to drive societal progress through technology and innovation.  Forest City Project – Johor, Malaysia Environmental destruction, financial risks, and a growing […]

Yuyang Zhang · 4/24/2025

Cormac Sinnott, Constructive Voices Volunteer ProgrammeVolunteer Programme

Cormac Sinnott, Constructive Voices Volunteer Programme

Cormac Sinnott, Constructive Voices Volunteer programme Cormac Sinnott is a writer and law graduate located in Dublin, Ireland, with an interest in human stories. In his role as a volunteer for Constructive Voices, Cormac aims to create work which will tackle the pressing environmental issues of today, e.g. Climate Change, AI, Sustainable Development, with a […]

Jackie De Burca · 1/27/2025

Ciara O'Brien, Constructive Voices Volunteer ProgrammeVolunteer Programme

Ciara O'Brien, Constructive Voices Volunteer Programme

Ciara O’Brien, Constructive Voices Volunteer programme Ciara O’Brien is an engaged youth advocate in Ireland and internationally. They are studying Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology (PPES) at Trinity College Dublin.      View this post on Instagram A post shared by Greens/EFA-European Parliament (@greensefa) LGBTQ & Disability Inclusion They have been engaged in gender advocacy campaigns […]

Jackie De Burca · 1/26/2025

Yuyang Zhang, Constructive Voices Volunteer ProgrammeVolunteer Programme

Yuyang Zhang, Constructive Voices Volunteer Programme

Yuyang Zhang, Constructive Voices Volunteer programme Yuyang Zhang is a postgraduate student specialising in smart and sustainable cities at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Passionate about data analysis, smart cities, and media communication, Yuyang aims to drive societal progress through technology and innovation. Smart Cities and Ageing Societies His research project, “Smart Cities and Ageing Societies: […]

Jackie De Burca · 1/19/2025

Sarah Austin, Constructive Voices Volunteer ProgrammeVolunteer Programme

Sarah Austin, Constructive Voices Volunteer Programme

Sarah Austin, Constructive Voices Volunteer programme Sarah Austin is a dedicated sustainable development practitioner from Ireland, currently living in France. Passionate about biodiversity, climate change and food systems, Sarah is pursuing a career in sustainable development. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, specialised in Zoology. Having explored the concept of ‘sustainability’ and with […]

Jackie De Burca · 1/17/2025