Low-hanging fruit: realising the potential of solar power in Ireland
In this weeks blog, Ciarán Nugent, Economist, NERI looks at the potential of solar power to help meet Ireland's carbon reduction targets and promote energy independence. I’m just back from a trip to Germany over the holiday period. I could not help but notice solar panels, everywhere. At scale in...
NERI Seminar DUBLIN - Matching skills needs with skills reserves: Protecting workers & communities for a Just Transition
The NERI invites you to attend an upcoming seminar in Dublin. The seminar will look at "Matching skills needs with skills reserves: Protecting workers & communities for a Just Transition". Date: Wednesdsay 15th January, 2020. Topic: "Matching skills needs with skills reserves: Protecting workers &...
NERI Video Series ep6- The case for a Just Transition in Ireland
Climate change researchers Sinéad Mercier and Seán McCabe (TASC) sit down with Paul Goldrick-Kelly (NERI) to discuss current climate policy and issues relating to the implementation of a fair and Just...
Economics Made Simple: week 7 - 'Climate Change & Just Transition'
Paul Goldrick-Kelly, NERI Economist presented at week 7 of the 'Economics Made Simple' series of lectures in conjunction with The People's College. Paul presented on 'Climate Change & Just Transition' on 2nd December, 2019 in The Teacher's Club from 18:00 - 19:30.
Is Ireland ready for a green new deal?
In the next election, green credentials are going to be near the top of the public debate. Political candidates are conscious that an entire generation – some too young to vote, but well able to pester their parents and grandparents – are tuned in. Never have the stakes been so high, with global...
Moving towards a Just Transition
Environmental breakdown is occurring at an unprecedented rate. The move to a low-carbon economy must incorporate principles of justice for the workers and communities affected. A Just Transition accommodates and addresses social concerns and possible inequities that may emerge as policymakers make...
The link between union density and fighting climate change
The collective challenge we face from human induced climate change cannot be overstated. Meeting this challenge will require decisive action by countries all over the world. The IPCC’s recommendation of a 45% reduction in global emissions over 2010 levels by 2030 to mitigate the worst effects of...
Harmful fossil fuel subsidies: a mistaken policy
The Climate Change Performance Index: Results 2019 makes for concerning reading from an Irish perspective. According to the report, Ireland remains the EU’s worst performer in the composite index. The report’s authors note that “ existing climate mitigation efforts will not enable Ireland to achieve...
ICTU Building a Just Transition Conference - Presentation by Paul Goldrick-Kelly, NERI
External event contribution BUILDING A JUST TRANSITION - The Case of Bord na Móna Tackling Climate Change & Building a Just Transition Model in Ireland Tuesday 30 April 2019 Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore Presentation by Paul Goldrick-Kelly, Economist, NERI
NERI Seminar Belfast: Just energy transitions and ‘full spectrum innovation’: decarbonisation, democratisation, divestment and disruption
Slides from NERI Seminar Belfast: Just energy transitions and ‘full spectrum innovation’: decarbonisation, democratisation, divestment and disruption presented by Professor John Barry, Queen's University Belfast on 25th October 2018. Slides NERI Seminar - just energy transitions john barry QUB 25...