Category: Environmental Justice

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Jesuit Centre says Ireland’s lenient 2030 climate targets do little for climate justice

The Centre has criticised the Government’s position towards tackling climate change, following the European Commission’s recent publication of its 2030 targets for cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, for each Member State. Ireland received significant concessions, reducing its 2030 targets significantly, in comparison to the targets of other EU Member States. While some have described the… Read more »

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Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice to jointly host seminar on Laudato Si’on June 8th

Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice to jointly host seminar on Laudato Si’on June 8th On June 8th, the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice and Trόcaire, in association with the Loyola Institute (Trinity College Dublin) will host a seminar event titled ‘Caring for our Common Home; Towards an Integrated Perspective on Society and the Environment’.… Read more »

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Timely signing of the Paris Agreement on Earth Day, but much more is needed

This Earth Day, Friday 22nd April, world leaders gather to sign the Paris Agreement. Although the Agreement reflects political consensus on tackling climate change, action is urgently required to help translate ambition into reality. Catherine Devitt, environmental justice officer with the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice argues that we need to move beyond a… Read more »

Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice joins Stop Climate Chaos Coalition

  The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice are pleased to announce that it has joined Stop Climate Chaos – “a coalition of civil society organisations campaigning to ensure Ireland plays its part in preventing runaway climate change”.

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General Election 2016: Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice calls for a Stand on Climate Change

A rally call As we approach Election 2016, it is important that election candidates understand that action on climate change is needed urgently in Ireland.

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COP21 – Success, Disappointments, and the Road Ahead

COP21. Success, Disappointments, and the Road Ahead The resulting Paris Agreement presents a road map for action.