Environment
Ireland's role in climate finance for global loss and damage
The Paris Agreement, which has been signed by Ireland, reaffirms that developed countries should take the lead in providing climate...
COP28
Environment
COP28: Agreement to 'transition away' from fossil fuels
Almost 200 nations have agreed to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems” at the 28th United Nations (UN)...
Environment
COP28: Young farmers can play 'significant role' in climate change action - Macra
Climate change is the “greatest challenge” facing young farmers, the president of Macra warned today (Friday, December 8) at the...
Dairy
Ireland drops 6 places in climate performance index
Ireland remains a low performer in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), dropping six places this year to 43rd among 59 countries. The CCPI is...
Environment
COP28: Dairy companies pledge to disclose methane emissions
Global food companies took to the stage during the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) today (Tuesday,...
Environment
EU announces €175m support to reduce methane emissions
The EU and its member states announced €175 million to improve methane reduction during the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of...
Environment
Taoiseach announces €25m to Loss and Damage Fund for 2024 and 2025
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has pledged a contribution of €25 million to the new Loss and Damage Fund for 2024 and...
Environment
FAO at COP28: 'We have to produce more with less'
Food security and climate change are interlinked and global agri-food systems are the climate solution, the Director-General of the Food...
Beef
Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef attends COP28
Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) leaders are attending COP28 to discuss how sustainable beef production can contribute to mitigating...
Environment
Taoiseach to attend climate conference COP28 in Dubai
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is attending the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Expo City, Dubai, United...
Environment
Ireland urged to 'show leadership' at UN climate conference COP28
Ahead of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, starting...
Environment
Study: Distinct targets needed for land-based mitigation
Researchers are urging for more detailed national climate goals, with distinct targets for land-based mitigation, separate from actions in other...
Environment
Global dairy stakeholders reaffirm sustainability commitment
The Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) have announced their dedication to climate action and sustainability...
Environment
Pope Francis calls for support on abandonment of fossil fuels
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, Pope Francis has called for support for the transition towards clean...
Environment
Call for decarbonisation of agriculture to be sped up
The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres has called for the decarbonisation of agriculture to be sped up. He was...