08 September, 2009
Chairman's Commentary- Committees, Commissions and Sustainability
In his latest commentary, Professor Frank Convery,Chairperson of Comhar
Sustainable Council, outlines seven steps to making a committee more
efficient and sustainable.
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27 August, 2009
Chairman's Commentary- From Kyoto to Copenhagen
The European Union has assumed leadership in the implementation of a
global climate change strategy, as expressed in the ratification and
implementation of the Kyoto Protocol. And it has earned a certain
credibility by taking actions itself which are designed to change the
trajectory of its emissions.It has developed an integrated set of
proposals as to what should succeed Kyoto, as a basis for negotiation
at on Copenhagen iin December 2009. These are summarised in this paper
as a contribution to understanding where europe is coming from and why.
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12 August, 2009
Proposal Call- Green Infrastructure Baseline Research Study
Comhar Sustainable Development Council (SDC) is inviting proposals from interested individuals and organisations to undertake a research project on green infrastructure to contribute to the evidence base for policy and decision making in this area. Please refer to the tender section in documents for more information.
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04 August, 2009
Chairman's Commentary- Incentive Mapping and Sustainability
In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of
Comhar Sustainable Development Council, argues that policy measures
aimed at making Ireland a more environmentally-friendly country need to
contain incentives to ensure that members of the public willingly
comply.Successful examples of such incentive-driven policies can be
observed in the parking lot of any of our major shopping centres.
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24 July, 2009
Chairman's Commentary- Sustainability and Cutting Public Expenditure
In his latest monthly commentary, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, looks at Ireland’s economic sustainability.
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06 July, 2009
Chairman's Commentary- The Dutch and Sustainability
In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, argues that Dutch expertise in marine and water engineering will prove invaluable in demonstrating to other countries how to cope with climate change and associated rising sea levels in the years ahead. Furthermore, according to Professor Convery, the example set by cities such as Amsterdam means that we are dependent on the Netherlands to show us all the way to a life that is sustainable – environmentally, socially and economically.
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03 July, 2009
Comhar SDC Report- Comhar SDC National Conference 2008 Report
Comhar SDC held a conference in November 2008 on Implementing Sustainable Development: Empowering Local Communities. It examined the role of regional and local authorities, local communities and local groups in fostering positive change in relation to sustainable living. The report from the conference is now available.
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22 June, 2009
Event- Green New Deal Workshop
On 16th June 2009 Comhar SDC hosted a half-day workshop on the theme of “Green New Deal” (agenda in Appendix 1). The purpose of the workshop was twofold. Firstly, to facilitate a discussion with stakeholders and experts on the elements for creating a Green New Deal. Secondly, to help Comhar SDC formulate policy recommendations to Government in relation to a Green New Deal for Ireland.
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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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