Positive Futures and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Launch First-of-Its-Kind Climate Training in Northern Ireland for People with a Learning Disability

Positive Futures and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful have come together on Wednesday 28th January 2026 to present “Caring for our World”, a partnership that delivers free, accessible climate training to organisations supporting people with a learning disability.

Funded through the carrier bag levy by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), this is the first climate change programme for people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland. The flexible and inclusive sessions have been designed adaptible to full workshop formats, or one-to-one sessions for those with complex needs.

This project represents a shining example of supporting climate education and sustainability initiatives across Northern Ireland for everyone. Organisations can register now by visiting https://bit.ly/Caring_for_our_World

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir standing with several other individuals at the press conference announcing the scheme with Positive Futures and KNIB