03 July, 2009
Comhar SDC Report- Comhar SCD National Conference 2008 Report
Comhar Sustainable Development Council (SDC) held a conference at the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th November 2008. The theme of the Conference was Implementing Sustainable Development: Empowering Local Communities. The conference examined the role of regional and local authorities, local communities and local groups in fostering positive change in relation to sustainable living.
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22 June, 2009
Green New Deal Workshop
Comhar SDC held a workshop looking at the opportunities and challenges of developing a Green Economy in Ireland. Some of the presentations are available at the following links;
Micheal Lehane
Eoin McLoughlin
John Woods
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22 June, 2009
Chairman's Commentary- The Initiative on Climate Change is with the US
In the latest monthly commentary from Comhar Sustainable Development Council on sustainability issues, guest commentator Thomas Legge argues that no country is more important in the politics of climate change than the United States.
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04 June, 2009
Chairman's Commentary- Place and Sustainability
In his latest monthly article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, argues that Seanad Éireann should be replaced by a new institution of government, comprised of eight senators directly elected along provincial lines. The province – according to Professor Convery – is gradually replacing the county as a re-enforcer of identity in Irish life, thanks in no small part to the popularity of provincial rugby.
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26 May, 2009
Chairman's Commentary- Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa
In his latest monthly commentary, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, looks at sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa and argues that a Peace Forum is necessary to ensure the future stability of the region.
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22 May, 2009
Press Release- Protection of Native Plants and Animals is Critical to the Economy
According to the National Biodiversity Forum, the protection of Ireland’s native plants and animals should be part of our strategy for economic recovery.
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14 May, 2009
Comhar SDC Report - Sustainable Rural Transport Policy
Comhar SDC commissioned report undertaken by Irish Rural Link on the challenges to developing more sustainable travel patterns for those living in rural areas.
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07 May, 2009
Regional Centre for Expertise Leaflet
The Regional Centre of Expertise - Ireland (RCE - Ireland) is an ACTION and RESEARCH network of higher education institutes, public sector bodies and NGOs. This brochure showcases some of the projects of the Members of RCE – Ireland, particularly those that highlight the links between sustainability and global development.
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30 April, 2009
Recruitment of NI/Ireland Climate Advocates 2009
Challenge Europe is a three year project that aspires to make a definite and lasting impact on the climate change debate. It brings together young influencers (aged 18-35) from across Europe to work together as Climate Advocates to develop concrete ideas aimed at reducing carbon use locally and internationally. We are now looking for the brightest, boldest and best minds in Europe to participate in the second year of the project.
Log on to www.britishcouncil.org/ireland or www.britishcouncil.org/nireland and find out more about how to become a Climate Advocate in Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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