Floating Voices is a community-led eco-education initiative founded by Edel Tobin (creator of Waterford Walls). The project brings together artists, scientists, and local communities to explore environmental challenges through creativity, dialogue, and hands-on learning.
Its core aim is to make climate action more accessible and locally relevant by empowering communities to shape solutions for their own waterways and environments.
Cross-Border Programme & Podcast
Floating Voices is currently delivering a Shared Island cross-border programme, connecting communities across the island of Ireland through eco-education workshops and collaborative creative projects.
As part of this work, the project has also launched a podcast to gather people’s ideas, experiences, and perspectives on environmental issues—and how communities believe these challenges should be addressed.
A Vision for the Future
The long-term vision is to develop a carbon-neutral Floating Voices barge. This unique, mobile space will travel along Ireland’s waterways, acting as a hub for environmental learning, creativity, and collaboration.
When not in transit, the barge will be moored in Waterford City, serving as a floating community information centre and exhibition space showcasing work created with communities.
Support the Project
Floating Voices is currently fundraising €300,000 to build the barge. Support is warmly welcomed from councillors, businesses, and community partners who would like to help bring this ambitious community climate project to life.
Learn More
More information is available here:
https://floating-voices-742300.webflow.io/