IIEAHazel Chu, Lord Mayor of Dublin and Michèle Rubirola, Deputy Mayor of Marseille discuss their efforts in making Dublin and Marseille sustainable and climate-resilient cities.
Climate & Sustainability Past Events
The Department of Foreign Affairs and the IIEA jointly host this public webinar on “Ireland and the Arctic Council” to discuss some of the issues and opportunities arising from Ireland’s application for observer status to the Council.
Mr Loïc Fauchon argues that equitable access to safe water is a prerequisite for sustainable development and is integral to harnessing ecological resilience.
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.
Dr John Bell examines the important role of research and innovation in the drive towards a green and just transition.
Alla Weinstein examines the important role that deep-water offshore wind energy will play in Ireland’s low-carbon energy future.
Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs discusses the role of the Sustainable Development Goals in ‘building back better’ post-COVID-19.
Sir Philip Lowe discusses the importance of energy security in the context of Brexit and COVID-19.
This event explores the effort to build public support for the energy transition to a low carbon future, which is vital to the transition’s success.
Professor Edenhofer examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable economics and climate policies. He explains how a ‘European Fund for Climate Protection’ would safeguard climate investments.
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