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Personal profile
Biography
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Ireland based in the Office of Sustainability and Climate Action, University College Cork. He also led the co-creation a pan-disciplinary SDG Toolkit for Teaching and Learning and conducts associated professional development workshops to support academic staff globally. Dr Barimo is an integrative ecologist who guides student learning across the 4 colleges of UCC including Walking the Anthropocene:Walking as Critical pedagogy. He is also an associate member of the Environmental Research Institute.
John holds a Ph.D. from the University of Miami in Marine Biology & Fisheries and M.Sc. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Biology. His professional career spans academics, governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. He has also gained considerable experience working to provide educational opportunities within under served communities and is an advocate of multicultural dialogue.
Research Interests
Sustainable Development, Teaching and Learning, Coastal Ecology, Biotic Interactions, Transdisciplinary Study
Teaching Activities
Third Level Modules Taught in USA: Introduction to Environmental Science (EVR1001), Miami Dade College Introduction to Oceanography (OCE2001), St Petersburg College and Miami Dade College Biology of Marine Life (OCB 1000C), St Petersburg College and Miami Dade College Professional Development II (MES-508), University of the Virgin Islands The Role of Marine Protected Areas in Ecosystem-Based Management (MES-595), University of the Virgin Islands Ecology (BIO-223), University of the Virgin Islands Marine Invertebrate Zoology (MBL-220), University of the Virgin Islands Biology, Taxonomy & Life History of Aquatic Invertebrates (ZOOL-115), Peninsula College Introduction to Biological Sciences Lab (BIO-151L), Virginia Commonwealth University General Biology Lab (BIO-110L), Virginia Commonwealth University Invited Lectures on Sustainable Development at UCC Teaching and Learning Module for Graduate Studies (PG6003), theme Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the Irish Context (2021)Scholarly Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (PG6012), theme Surfacing Sustainability in Your Curriculum (2021) Going Public: Publishing Research in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (PG6027), theme ESD and Action Oriented Pedagogies (2021)Joint lecture with Dr. Ger Mullally for University of Bologna Introduction to Sustainable Development, theme ESD Policy (2021)Sociology of Education (SC2017), theme Education for Sustainable Development and Policy Frameworks, 2 lectures (2021)Sociology of the Environment (SC3029), joint lecture with Dr. Ger Mullally with University of Bologna (2021) Social Justice and Mental Health Combating Stigma Labeling and Discrimination
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Integrating Sustainability Across University Curricula: Creating a Dynamic Pan-Disciplinary Framework and Open-Source Materials
Barimo, J., O'Mahony, C., Mullally, G., Byrne, E., O'Halloran, J., Reidy, D. T. & Kirrane, M., 13 Feb 2026, Green Metric in Higher Education - Measuring and Reporting on Sustainability Initiatives at Higher Education Institutions. Leal Filho, W., Sari, R. F. & Viera Trevisan, L. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 1031 19 p. (World Sustainability Series; vol. Part F1458).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedings › Chapter › peer-review
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Localising the Sustainable Development Goals. A Place-Based Analysis of Sustainable Development in Rural and Urban Areas
Olmedo, L., Holloway, P., Barimo, J. & O'Shaughnessy, M., 24 Feb 2026, In: Sustainable Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Storytelling approaches to SDG 13: integrating empirical workshop data with narrative theory
Rogers, R. & Barimo, J., 2026, (In preparation) In: Environmental Communication.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A novel and comprehensive approach to mapping university research onto the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the case of University College Cork, Ireland
O’Donoghue, J., Bolger, P., Kirrane, M. J., Barimo, J. F., Byrne, A., Dunphy, N. P., Edwards, C., Godsmark, C. N., Hogan, D., Loftus, S., Lucey, S., Rohan, J. F., White, A., O’Halloran, J., Cryan, J. F. & Cusack, S., 2025, In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 26, 9, p. 55-71 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction: Walking as Critical Pedagogy - Principles and Practice
O'Neill, M., O'Donovan, D., Barimo, J., Mullally, G., Isaloo, A. S., Keohane, K., Spalding, T., Swirak, K., Boland, T. & Griffin, R., 16 Sept 2025, Walking as Critical Pedagogy. Taylor and Francis, p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedings › Foreword/Postscript
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The Role of Narrative and Storytelling in Voluntary Local Reviews (SDGs)
Rogers, R. (Speaker), Barimo, J. (Speaker), Connolly, B. (Speaker), Barrett, D. (Speaker), Kirakowski, T. (Speaker) & Masheti, N. (Speaker)
2 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Climate Storytelling Workshop
Rogers, R. (Organiser), Alcorn, M. (Co-Chair), Barimo, J. (Co-Chair), Donoghue, D. (Co-Chair), Nowbakht, P. (Co-Chair), Holloway, P. (Co-Chair) & Scannell, C. (Co-Chair)
29 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Anthropocene Walk & Nature Writing Workshop
Rogers, R. (Organiser), Barimo, J. (Co-Organiser), Mullally, G. (Co-Organiser) & Carroll, C. (Co-Organiser)
28 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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EU Presidency Event at UCC explores SDGs and Global Challenges
Ryall, Á., O'Neill, M., Barimo, J. & O'Halloran, J.
15/09/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Progress through participation: a spotlight on Irish SDG Champions
15/07/26
2 items of Media coverage
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-University College Cork: Harnessing storytelling and the arts to inspire climate action
Holloway, P., Barimo, J., O'Halloran, J. & Bezan, S.
3/04/25
2 items of Media coverage
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02 Apr 2025 Harnessing storytelling and the arts to inspire climate action
Holloway, P., Barimo, J., O'Halloran, J. & Bezan, S.
2/04/25
2 items of Media coverage
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Irish agriculture in a changing climate: “If you’re not scratching your head, your head is buried in the sand”
5/02/24
1 item of Media coverage
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