Climate & Sustainability Past Events

Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships

Commissioner Urpilainen reflects on the role of inclusive multilateralism in international development and provides insights as to how it can used to foster partnerships in the context of international development.

This conference highlights the important role that each of us can play to address the serious climate and environmental challenges which we face.

Three expert speakers assess the implications of a new framework to accelerate economic growth and facilitate a clean energy transition.

Peter Sands, Executive Director of The Global Fund

Peter Sands reflects on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic for future-proofing global health systems and identifies avenues for enhancing global health preparedness

Glenn Llewellyn, Vice President, Zero-Emission Aircraft at Airbus

Mr Llewellyn highlights the factors needed to lay the groundwork for a climate-neutral commercial aircraft.

Colm Brophy TD, Minister of State for Overseas Development and Diaspora

Minister Brophy reflects on the ambitions of Ireland’s international development programme and particular commitments in the areas of climate action and gender equality.

Inger Andersen,Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.

Ms Andersen argues that incorporating circularity into economic models will be vital to restore the earth and to secure humanity’s future.

Hazel Chu, Lord Mayor of Dublin and Michèle Rubirola, Deputy Mayor of Marseille.

Hazel Chu, Lord Mayor of Dublin and Michèle Rubirola, Deputy Mayor of Marseille discuss their efforts in making Dublin and Marseille sustainable and climate-resilient cities.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and the IIEA jointly host this public webinar on “Ireland and the Arctic Council” to discuss some of the issues and opportunities arising from Ireland’s application for observer status to the Council.

Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council

Mr Loïc Fauchon argues that equitable access to safe water is a prerequisite for sustainable development and is integral to harnessing ecological resilience.

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