July 06, 2008
Comhar - Sustainable Development Council
17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
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Terms of Reference and Mandate

Comhar's terms of reference, as agreed by Government, give it a broad and flexible remit. In summary, they are to:

  • advance the national agenda for sustainable development:
  • evaluate progress in this regard
  • assist in devising suitable mechanisms and advising on their implementation: and
  • contribute to the formation of a national consensus in these regards.

This broad agenda includes a specific focus on considering policy proposals and issues relating to the environment and sustainable development and advising Government on them. Comhar may undertake this work at the request of any Minister or on its own initiative. Another important focus for Comhar is advising on means of raising public awareness of sustainable development and environmental issues and encouraging positive behaviour at all levels.

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Expand07/19Comhar SDC research - Cap and Share ToR - CORRIGENDUM22 kBView Details
 
Corrigendum to Terms of Reference for Comhar Research Project on Cap and Share: The Terms of Reference as published on 30 August 2007 have been modified slightly.
Expand07/18Comhar SDC research - Cap and Share ToR 5sep07104 kBView Details
 
Comhar Sustainable Development Council is inviting proposals from interested organisations and individuals to undertake a study on the feasibility and possible effects (particularly economic) of "Cap and Share", an approach to personal carbon trading, as a way of controlling Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions. The output of the study will inform Comhar's recommendations to Government on Ireland's future climate change policy. The closing date for receipt of proposals is 1st October 2007. Terms of Reference are available to download from the Comhar SDC website. The Request for Proposals is also published on eTenders (www.etenders.gov.ie), Document ID 54618.
Expand07/11Agenda for Stakeholder Consultation on NSDS Review in Cork on 9th July762 kBView Details
 
The agenda for the Comhar sponsored consultation day on the review of the National Sustainable Development Strategy held in Aula Maxima, UCC, Cork on 9th July
Expand02/06Terms of reference for members appointed for the period 2002-200532 kBView Details
 
 
Expand99/04Terms of reference for Comhar for period 1999-200232 kBView Details
 
 
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