Renewables and Sustainability
In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, reflects on renewable energy.
Bullying and Sustainability
Sustainability – as typically defined – is about organising our economy so that it supports employment and output in ways that do not irreversibly damage the life-giving capacity of nature and natural systems. But it is also about organising our societies so that we can limit the extent and duration of bullying.
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Mortality and Sustainability
In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, reflects on the recent passing of two Dubliners – Derry Roughan, a city man with a great affinity for Hook Head in Wexford, where he was buried, and Hugh Brady.
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Haiti and Sustainability
In his commentary, Professor Convery points out that, despite sharing the same space and some common historical traits, the Dominican Republic has a much better economy and environment than Haiti and is much better developed on a number of fronts.
Freezing and Sustainability
In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, looks at the impact of the current cold weather conditions and how we can prepare for extreme weather conditions in the future.
Climate Change After Copenhagen – Where Do We Go From Here?
In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, looks at the successes and failures of the Copenhagen Summit.
‘Smart’ Taxes and Budget 2010
In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, looks at ‘smart’ taxes that have been introduced by the Government in recent years, and in the 2010 Budget. VRT, carbon tax and water charges are all ‘smart’ taxes, according to Professor Convery, as they make it easier for us all to do the right thing in relation to protecting the environment.
National Education Strategy on Sustainable Development
Education – both formal and non-formal – is key to encouraging sustainable development in Ireland. An enabler for this would be a national strategy that promotes education for sustainable development. Education for sustainable development can play a crucial role in strengthening the capacity of individuals, communities and governments to make judgments and decisions that favour environmental protection and a fairer society. Thus education for sustainable development needs to be embedded at every level of the education system.
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Spruce and Sustainability
In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, argues that – at a time when farming is struggling and public funds are in short supply – we have to take another look at the patchwork of forestry and farm policies that have developed over recent years and assess if we can maximise the overall contribution of forestry to benefit us all. Moreover, Professor Convery argues that multi-aged strands of coniferous trees, including Sitka, seem to be the only way to halt the march of the grey squirrel and the extinction of the native red.
Adapting to the Carbon Tax
In his latest commentary Professor Frank Convery discusses the impacts of a carbon tax and how we can reduce our carbon number.