Climate Change Advisory Council

‘Big implementation gap’ and lack of political will are main obstacles to rapid decarbonisation

UN secretary general calls on wealthy countries to mobilise resources to keep global temperature down

Costs of carbon reduction should not be ‘shared’ equally but must be borne mainly by the rich

Observers and climate activists stress that implementation is now urgent

Emissions will continue to rise unless immediate steps are taken

Reallocating road space to be main driver for transforming transport sector rather than congestion charges — Minister

Climate Change Advisory Council raises concerns about lack of land use targets and ‘unallocated savings’

‘Strong political and policy support needed at a national and local level for rapid delivery of renewable resources’

Science does not recognise compromises and agreement is not not enough, warns scientist

Just 45% of 162 measures for April, May and June implemented as deal talks gripped in deadlock

Cabinet sub-committee on climate change met on Monday but failed to reach agreement on extent of cuts

Differences between parties over extent of cuts required by farming has delayed announcement of figures

Tánaiste says there is a lot of ‘scaremongering’ when it comes to climate action

Ministers for Agriculture and Climate to meet in attempt to set emissions target for agricultural sector

RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society

Sectoral ceilings mean good performers and laggards soon become obvious

Climate Council chair does not favour holding off carbon tax increases later this month

Rising fuel prices amid Ukraine invasion have triggered calls for derogation on gas

Opinion: Waiting for technology or for capitalism to be reformed will not achieve decarbonisation

‘Critical gap’ may be focus of High Court action, CCI warns Government

Ireland’s vulnerability and lack of preparedness laid bare by Climate Change Advisory Council

‘For the first time science was not questioned,’ EU Commissioner Connie Hedegaard told IIEA

Stations a short-term fix for technology gap while use of renewable energy is scaled up

State failings heighten risk that critical targets for period to 2030 will not be achieved

State needs to look to trees and their rich capacity to offset fossil fuel emissions

Targets and trade-offs will prompt finger-pointing by all affected sectors

Climate change penalties must be complemented by supports and options

Agenda: New proposals will bring binding targets – and there will be winners and losers

Changes required to address climate change can still be ‘huge win for landowners’

It’s easy to get lost in the terminology around climate. Here’s a quick run-through

Meet Anja Murray, John Gibbons, Peter Thorne, Marie Donnelly, Dr Tara Shine and Lyndsay Walsh

Every Government decision – and every business decision – has to be weighted towards cutting emissions

A guide to influential representatives from science, academia, business and unions

The latest report on Ireland’s climate challenge points to big changes for households

Minister says transport will be the most difficult sector as it requires a 50% reduction

IRHA president says members already facing rising fuel costs and driver shortages

Experts set out plans for reducing emissions by 51% across sectors within next decade

New targets have big implications for households, businesses and the State

Climate crisis: Significant challenges loom as sectoral limits decided upon

Government must set out how they will be applied to each sector once issued