Resources

This page hosts a range of resources from Dublin Climate Action Week 2024, as well as from previous Dublin Climate Action Weeks. A selection of resources has been added below from events that took place in previous years.

Resources

Safe Routes to School Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme by An Taisce and the National Transport Authority with panel members from some Dublin Local Authorities providing examples of projects and plans in their areas. The Safe Routes to School Programme is designed to encourage as many pupils and students as possible in primary and post-primary schools to walk and cycle. It has three aims: - To accelerate the delivery of walking/scooting and cycling infrastructure on key access routes to schools. - To provide “front of school” treatments which will enhance access to your school grounds. - To expand the amount of bike parking available at schools. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme launched in March 2021 and was open to all schools in Ireland to apply for active travel funding and delivery. The programme is an initiative of the Department of Transport and supported by the Department of Education. It is operated by the Green-Schools Programme in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the local authorities. For more information on the Safe Routes to School initiatives visit www.greenschoolsireland.org/saferoutestoschool/

IPCC 6th Assessment Report - Key Findings

Professor. Peter Thorne, National University of Ireland and a Coordinating Lead Author for the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report in discussion with Kevin O Sullivan, Environment and Science Editor for The Irish Times. This webinar discussed what exactly the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is, its role and how it prepares its climate assessment reports. The webinar discussed some of the key findings from the recent IPCC climate report with input from Professor. Peter Thorne, a Coordinating Lead Author, and discuss the timeline of future reports expected from the IPCC in 2022.

From Fighting Ebola to Fighting Climate Change

A discussion with Dr. Sinead Walsh, Climate Envoy for Ireland. Dr. Walsh is author of the fascinating book ‘Getting to Zero - a Doctor and diplomat on the Ebola Frontline’ detailing experiences of the Ebola pandemic in Sierra Leone in 2014. The discussion includes; - Dr. Walsh's extensive experience in the NGO and government sectors. - Ireland's role in Climate Action in developing countries including examples of key achievements and projects - The role of Ireland in COP26 and other international climate fora.

Electric Vehicle Panel Discussion

This webinar gives you the latest on electric vehicles (EVs) - What are the different types of EVs? - What's on the market and what's coming? - What grants are available to purchase EVs and to charge them? - What are the barriers/incentives for EV uptake? - What are the plans are for public EV charge points?