Follow up resources from our “Fair Share or Falling Short” webinar

Opposing loopholes and demanding justice in Ireland’s approach to climate action

To address the climate crisis properly, it’s crucial that high emitting countries like Ireland do our fair share of global efforts to reduce pollution. But, at the moment, there’s a risk that the Irish Government could be trying to find ways to do the exact opposite. 

Instead of standing shoulder to shoulder with those most impacted by climate change, there is a real risk that the Government could seek out loopholes that would allow it to slack off on its climate commitments. If the Government decides to pursue this path, it could not only weaken Ireland’s climate action but also set a dangerous precedent by placing an even greater burden on communities in poorer, food-insecure countries.

On 18th September we hosted a webinar and online workshop to explore this issue and provide people with support in writing to relevant politicians about it. 

View the webinar slides here

View the sample letter + contact details for politicians

View Sara Shaw’s webinar presentation

View Paul Price’s webinar presentation

The Government and the Dáil will be deciding on Ireland’s pollution limits (or carbon budgets) for 2031 to 2040 very soon. A key moment will be the Oireachtas Committee on Climate providing its recommendations on these proposed carbon budgets - they need to do this by 6th October. 

We need to push the Committee to tell the Government that we need real pollution cuts and a just transition that leaves no one behind. We need them to tell the Government that Ireland must do its fair share of global climate action. And that we must stand in solidarity with those who have done the least to cause climate breakdown but are suffering most from its impacts. 

You can play your part by writing to politicians on the Climate Committee today - draft your own text or use our sample letter here. 

Use the sample letter to write to politicians