climate change

A new community-based climate action project was launched today, which aims to make Youghal the healthiest, cleanest and the most environmentally sustainable town in Ireland.

- Green Offaly is the only organisation of its kind in Ireland

- Robert Carey on why everyone, including people working in community-based organisations, should question their beliefs:

A new report signals that we are on the threshold of a possibly great era for community development, local development and social justice. It explains how we can best tackle inequality from the bottom-up. The report by social justice think-tank Tasc and colleagues in Europe puts people and local communities at the heart of the transition. ‘The Peoples Transition’ points out that if the transition is not fair it will not be made at all. Davie Philip reports:

EXCERPT: “This Climate Bill substantially improves the 2015 law, but substantial weaknesses remain that must be fixed by TDs and Senators.” - Oisín Coghlan

As the Irish government declares a climate and biodiversity emergency, Patrick Kelleher asks what communities can be going to lessen their impact on the environment.

On the UN’s Sustainable Gastronomy Day (18 June) and one day after the Irish government released its Climate Action Plan, we revisit a story from late last year that examines Ireland’s over-reliance on imported food and the carbon impact of those imports.

Sometimes, it can feel like working in community development is an uphill battle, with hard-won victories few and far between. Over the last few months, however, the sector’s enjoyed some major (and minor) successes.