Prof. Charles M.A. Clark, St. John’s University, New York presents his section on GDP, Wellbeing and Progress from our Annual Sustainable Progress Index 2026 Listen Here Prof. Charles M.A.…
The World Happiness Report for 2026 offers a thought-provoking snapshot of how people around the world evaluate their lives. Published annually using data from over 140 countries, the…
While Government’s announcement on a package of supports to reduce energy costs on 24th March should provide some relief, they won't fully resolve the challenges income vulnerable households face.…
The Society Index is computed by combining 8 SDGs to capture the theme of social inclusion. The 8 SDGs that are included in the society index are: no poverty (SDG 1), zero hunger (SDG 2),…
Over one in eight people were living in poverty in 2025. Behind this data from the Survey on Income and Living Conditions is the lived reality for people and households across the country.…
The economy index of the Measuring Progress: 2026 Sustainable Progress Index combines SDG 8 (Good Jobs and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Ireland ranks 6th…
Poverty continues to present a persistent and multidimensional challenge right across the European Union. In early 2026, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) published a significant…
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published its Household Internet Security 2025 report, based on the annual Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Household Survey carried…
In January 2026, the Hot or Cool Institute, in collaboration with the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI), published a comprehensive report titled 'Unfulfilled…
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report. The findings can support and enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to progressing the…
