This blog provides an explanation of the term ‘circular economy’, followed by a brief assessment of its role in addressing the triple planetary crises, improving public health, and boosting economic growth. The paper concludes with an analysis of circular practices in EU and Irish policy contexts.
Minister Eamon Ryan examines the impact that the European Green Deal will have on Irish energy policy in the context of the transition to net-zero emissions.
This explainer looks back at Alla Weinstein’s recent presentation, part of the ESB/IIEA Lecture Series: REthink Energy. Ms Weinstein examined the role that deep-water offshore wind will play in the energy mix of the low-carbon future.
This explainer looks back at Sir Philip Lowe’s recent presentation, part of the ESB/IIEA Series: REthink Energy, which examined the impacts of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic on the energy sector.
This paper considers China’s ambitions to hit peak greenhouse gas emissions before 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2060.
This explainer looks back at a recent presentation with Professor Christina Demski and Niamh O'Boyle, which is part of the ESB/IIEA REthink Energy Lecture Series.
This explainer looks back at Professor Ottmar Edenhofer’s recent presentation which is part of the ESB/IIEA REthink Energy Lecture Series.
This blog will firstly review how the pandemic has reshaped the French governmental agenda for the remaining two years of President Macron’s current Presidency. Second, it will examine the implications of the recent €100bn national recovery plan, following agreement on the EU’s recovery package.
Germany holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU and the Presidency of the North Seas Energy Cooperation for the remainder of 2020. It is using these platforms to promote the abundant potential of offshore wind energy in Europe. The next six months present an opportunity for Germany to steer the EU towards advancing the European Green Deal through the development of offshore technologies and the provision of finance opportunities for offshore wind projects.
On 27 April 2020, David Nabarro, Special Envoy of the WHO Director-General for COVID-19, gave an address to the IIEA. This briefing summarises the key points of this address and provides an overview of the steps taken by the WHO in response to the outbreak, how governments are responding to the crisis and what can be done to help the developing world.
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