Understanding and Addressing Climate Change

Understanding and Addressing Climate Change

Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges of our time, demanding a comprehensive understanding and proactive measures to mitigate its impacts. It refers to significant and lasting changes in the Earth’s climate, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities increase the concentration of greenhouse […]

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Careers in Combating Climate Change at TU Dublin

Careers in Combating Climate Change at TU Dublin

Climate Change is a real planetary crisis for which we have an immediate responsibility.  We know that many students are passionate about combatting climate change, but do not realise there are viable and rewarding futures in the area.  In fact, now more than ever, we need talented graduates working in sustainable development.

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Climate Change & Plants

Climate Change & Plants

The National Botanic Gardens is introducing a new series of Autumn Science Lectures. The theme this year is ‘Climate Change & Plants’.

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Sustainability Forum

Sustainability Forum

Marketing Institute Ireland is hosting a Sustainability Forum on 24th November 10 – 11.30am

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Irish Sea Level Change in the Atlantic Context

Irish Sea Level Change in the Atlantic Context

Maynooth University Library are hosting an online event which will examine Irish Sea Level Change in the Atlantic Context on 8 February from 14:00 – 15:00. The island of Ireland, located at the edge of Europe, is in a vital position to study the changing Atlantic Ocean. It is crucial to understand the evolution of […]

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Tackling Climate Change with Irish Research

Tackling Climate Change with Irish Research

The latest webinar in Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) ‘s Unlocking Knowledge Transfer series is ‘Tackling Climate Change with Irish Research’ will take place on Tuesday, February 2nd, 11am. In this February webinar, you will hear how R&D plays a key role in Ireland’s response to climate change. The panelists will discuss how green businesses can […]

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Fight the Power! Climate Change Education

Fight the Power! Climate Change Education

Fight the Power! Climate Change Education: According to the UN, Climate Change is the defining issue of our time and we are at a defining moment. “From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and […]

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Youth Climate Justice ECO-WEEK

Youth Climate Justice ECO-WEEK

ECO-UNESCO is inviting young people from across Ireland to join them for Youth Climate Justice ECO-WEEK, a series of free online events that explore the topic of  CLIMATE JUSTICE. All events and activities are designed to give you the knowledge and the skills you need to feel empowered to stand up, be heard, and create […]

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Science for a Sustainable Future

Science for a Sustainable Future

Science for a Sustainable Future: The world is facing a multitude of crises. Some of the most severe include: an urban crisis, with increasing air pollution and nearly a quarter of the urban population living in slums; a health emergency, exacerbated by the coronavirus epidemic and the rise of chronic diseases; unsustainable food and land-use […]

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Can Climate Change Education Save the Planet?

Can Climate Change Education Save the Planet?

Can Climate Change Education Save the Planet? This November, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) was due to take place in Glasgow, UK but was postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, climate change is still a burning issue that cannot be put on hold because of other current societal challenges. The Royal Irish […]

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