Our 2023 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of 'A Just Transition'. The fundamental principle of a Just Transition is to leave no people, communities, economic sectors or regions behind…
A new report from the OECD ‘Infrastructure for a Climate-Resilient Future’ looks at the impact of climate events on our infrastructure. This report provides an overview of the impacts of climate…
Today, May 2nd, is Ireland's Earth Overshoot Day for 2024. This is a slight shift in the right direction from last years April 21st date. This is the day when, if everybody lived as we do in Ireland…
In this socio-economic review for 2024 Social Justice Ireland presents a detailed analysis of a range of key matters which are central to social justice; a vision of Ireland’s future as a…
A new report by the Irish Green Building Council and Friends of the Earth examines how Government could bridge the gap between energy poverty and energy renovation. In particular the report looks at…
Fashion Revolution Week is an annual campaign that takes place every year in the week surrounding the 24th of April. This date is the anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published Ireland’s first Climate Change Assessment Report. The Assessment provides a picture of where Ireland is in its response the climate emergency…
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to progressing the UN’s Sustainable…
Ireland ranks 8th out of 14 comparable EU countries in this year’s Sustainable Progress Index. The index comprises three dimensions: economy, society and environment. Ireland is ranked 9th out of…
