Climate Committee warn Ireland must utilise its opportunity for offshore wind
Climate Committee warn Ireland must utilise its opportunity for offshore wind Ireland’s offshore wind energy market could contribute significantly to Europe but is potentially in danger of not being utilised, according to a recent meeting with Oireachtas. Pat Keating, CEO of Shannon Foynes Port Company, recently stated that offshore wind could generate 80GW of power, […]
Ireland’s marginalised communities lack representation in climate plans
Ireland’s marginalised communities lack representation in climate plans A new study suggests Ireland’s poorest and most marginalised communities feel excluded from discussions and policy measures despite experiencing the burden of climate-related impacts. The report known as Environmental Justice in Ireland discovered several barriers to poor and vulnerable community participation in vital decisions. Researchers from Dublin […]
Ireland continues on the path towards energy independence
Ireland continues on the path towards energy independence The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, believes there are many existing opportunities for developers to advance offshore wind plans and to continue moving closer toward energy independence in Ireland. Minister Ryan recently announced the new Maritime Area Consent (MAC) measures. The plans […]
The Climate Challenge: What can Ireland learn from the latest IPCC report?
The Climate Challenge: What can Ireland learn from the latest IPCC report? The latest UN climate report believes that there has been a considerable increase in major climate-related events across Europe. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report states that 3.3 – 3.6 billion people and a high level of species are particularly vulnerable […]
Planning changes required to accelerate offshore wind in Ireland
Planning changes required to accelerate offshore wind in Ireland The head of Wind Energy Ireland believes Ireland’s ambitious offshore wind targets may not be achievable without restructuring the existing planning system. Plans for Ireland to establish itself as a global leader in the offshore wind industry could be impacted by the combination of planning and […]
Welcome Progress on the Citizen’s Assembly for Biodiversity for Ireland
Welcome Progress on the Citizen’s Assembly for Biodiversity for Ireland The Citizen’s Assembly on Biodiversity has received further support from Malcolm Noonan, the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform. The launch of the assembly comes at a critical time for Ireland, given the growing focus on biodiversity through the upcoming UN Convention on […]
How marine ecosystems in Ireland can support climate action
How marine ecosystems in Ireland can support climate action New research at Universities in Ireland aims to define how much carbon is stored within our seas. The Universities of Dublin, Cork and Galway are working together on two major research projects investigating how Ireland’s marine habitats can support the fight against climate change. The study […]
Offshore wind believed to be critical in delivering energy security to Ireland
Offshore wind believed to be critical in delivering energy security to Ireland Micheál Martin of Taoiseach recently announced at the One Ocean Summit that the offshore wind industry is critical in reducing energy vulnerability in Ireland. Considering various geopolitical challenges across Europe, one possible challenge facing Ireland is the continued dependence on fossil fuels. The […]
The need for aspiring sustainable farming plans in Ireland
The need for aspiring sustainable farming plans in Ireland Environmental organisations warn that plans for sustainable agricultural development in Ireland lack clear targets and the ambition to tackle biodiversity and climate challenges. Oonagh Duggan, the head of advocacy at BirdWatch Ireland (BWI), explains that under 5% of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget in Ireland […]
Ireland requires its own facility for climate and biodiversity research
Ireland requires its facility for climate and biodiversity research Ecologist and Professor Yvonne Buckley of Trinity College Dublin believes there is a lack of funding in Ireland for biodiversity and environmental research. Last year, Buckley was recognised as the Researcher of Year by the Irish Research Council (IRC), an annual award highlighting those that have […]
Ireland has the potential to become a global offshore leader
Ireland has the potential to become a global offshore leader The Government of Ireland recently signed up to the Glasgow Climate Pact and has used the group as an opportunity to announce several new targets, including the development of 5GW of offshore wind by 2030. Achieving this would double the existing onshore and offshore wind […]
Climate Careers: The transition from fossil fuels to low carbon jobs
Climate Careers: The transition from fossil fuels to low carbon jobs With the accelerated rise of sustainable and environmentally conscious jobs, the high-carbon industries are gradually diminishing from our economy. The volume of professionals working on fossil fuels is declining as countries turn their attention towards climate action. UK government ministers have launched their strategy […]