IPCC assessment report on climate change is final wake up call to governments and citizens
Issued in news on August 09, 2021 at 09:53:00.
Friends of the Earth has described today’s IPCC assessment report on climate change as a “final wake up call” to governments and citizens to treat climate breakdown as the over-riding global emergency it is.
Commenting, Friends of the Earth Director, Oisín Coghlan said:
“This is a final wake up call from the world’s climate scientists. Climate breakdown is accelerating. There is still a narrow path to avoid complete catastrophe but we are not on it and the window of opportunity to get onto it is closing fast.
Join our Learning Hub event series!
Issued in the blog on August 10, 2021 at 12:31:00.
Last month, we organised a Just Recovery conference on behalf of Coalition 2030, who were keen to explore how the Sustainable Development Goals could be used to guide Ireland’s recovery from the pandemic.
We were joined by some excellent speakers, including Dr Mike Ryan from the World Health Organisation, Asad Rehman from War on Want and Paola Simonetti from the International Trade Union Confederation.
Missed the conference? Don't worry - we recorded it for you to watch back at your leisure! You can watch it by clicking here or by viewing it in the screen below.
The Just Recovery conference highlighted the need to join up our struggles for climate action, social justice, global justice and health justice.
Friends of the Earth has two exciting positions to fill!
Issued in the blog on August 09, 2021 at 18:11:00.
Friends of the Earth is hiring!
We’re recruiting a Climate Policy Coordinator and a Network Development Coordinator.
One of these jobs could be the perfect role for you - or for someone you know!
Our Climate Policy Coordinator will lead our climate policy analysis and advocacy and act as Policy Coordinator for the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition.They will drive our policy development and advocacy work in support of “faster and fairer climate action”.
Climate Bill's passage into law is end of marathon and start of sprint
Issued in news on July 15, 2021 at 09:50:00.
Climate Bill's imminent passage into law signals the end of a marathon campaign begun by Friends of the Earth in 2007. The race to eliminate our pollution emissions must now begin.
Friends of the Earth has said final Dáil vote on the Climate Action Bill this evening (14th July) will be a landmark moment for Irish climate policy and for public administration in Ireland, describing it as “the end of a marathon and the start of a sprint” [1]. After the final Dáil and Seanad votes the Bill will go to President Higgins to be signed into law.
Commenting on the imminent passage of the Bill, Friends of the Earth Director, Oisín Coghlan said:
SYSTEM:RESET Youth Assemblies July 2021
Issued in the blog on July 06, 2021 at 17:28:00.
Are you aged under 30? Or do you know a young person of that age who is interested in climate action and social justice?
We've got a fantastic series of online youth assemblies lined up this month. These assemblies will give young people an opportunity to explore the root causes of climate change and inequality - and come up with solutions to these big issues to be raised with political leaders. Could you share this special invitation with the young people in your life?
Seanad makes largely symbolic amendments to the Climate Bill
Issued in news on July 02, 2021 at 17:04:00.
Seanad amendments don't get agriculture off the hook
No definition of climate justice better than a bad one
Today in the Seanad Committee Stage debate on the Government's landmark Climate Action Bill, Minister Ryan and senators agreed two changes to the Bill. The first change (Amendments 1 and 92) was to make explicit that as well as counting polluting emissions the Government will count "removals", that is to say land use change that absorbs pollution, when measuing compliance with the carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings that will be adopted under the law. This change was the result of lobbying by the IFA in recent weeks. The second change (Amendment 7) was to delete the proposed definition of climate justice in the Bill. The ceos of Trócaire, Concern, Oxfam and Christian Aid had written to the leaders of the three coalition parties to express their dismay at how narrow the proposed definition was and calling for its improvement or removal.
Solar Bill a Ray of Sunshine in a Shady State of Affairs
Issued in news on June 28, 2021 at 16:40:00.
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Sharing Youth Visions for a European Green New Deal
Issued in the blog on June 01, 2021 at 14:49:00.
Join the System Reset: "Error 404 Justice Not Found" Summit Event
From 11th to 16th June, young people from across Europe will be coming together to share their visions for a European Green New Deal.
This hybrid summit will explore many different issues such as climate change, biodiversity, energy, transport, agriculture, social inclusion and more.
Participants will create their own Youth Proposal for a Green New Deal, including concrete demands and goals for European and national governments.
Training will be offered to participants to amplify their voices and ensure that policy-makers, communities and the public hear youth demands for a sustainable future!
Start date: 11 June 2021
End date: 16 June 2021
Winning against Big Gas & Oil
Issued in the blog on May 27, 2021 at 17:35:00.
Taking down the fossil fuel industry. It’s critical in the fight against climate change. It can be a daunting challenge at times - a real David versus Goliath fight. But not this week. Or last week for that matter. Because it’s been an exciting, hopeful few weeks in the battle against Big Gas and Oil.
Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) finally confirmed that new oil and gas fields should not be approved beyond this year. That’s obvious to us. New oil and gas development should have stopped years ago. But the IEA has promoted fossil fuels for a very long time. So this shift is a big deal!
We’re hiring: Supporter Care & Fundraising Manager
Issued in the blog on May 26, 2021 at 09:39:00.
Friends of the Earth has an exciting job opportunity! It could be the perfect role for you, or somebody that you know!
We are recruiting for someone to join us for a 7 month full-time maternity cover as Supporter Care and Fundraising Manager.
We are seeking someone with supporter relations and fundraising experience to join the team.
The Supporter Relations & Fundraising Manager will be responsible for donor retention, supporter care, individual giving, fundraising campaigns and provide supervision to the Volunteer Administration Assistant. They will work closely with the Communications Coordinator and report to the Director.
Friends of the Earth Impact Report
Issued in the blog on May 20, 2021 at 12:35:00.
We are so thrilled to bring our 2021 Impact Report to the world!
Never before have we had the staff capacity to produce a report like this. The production of this report and the contents within are all thanks to the ongoing and increasing support of the Friends of the Earth community that supports our work and enables us to grow in strength each year.
Every single action taken, whether it was emailing TDs through our e-actions, joining our workshops and demonstrations or chipping in financially to help keep the show on the road has resulted in these successes. Thank you for your participation and support!
