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Working to accelerated progress toward implementation of the SDGs and a sustainable future for all, on the basis of all-island collaboration.
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Today we’re hosting the SDG National Stakeholder Forum at @UCC, sharing ideas, experiences and success stories for the SDGs working locally!
#SDGsIRL
Four individuals participate in a panel discussion in front of a backdrop displaying the letters "SDGs" representing the Sustainable Development Goals. The panelists are seated on stools, engaging in a conversation. A panel discussion at a "SDGS" conference in a large hall with audience members seated and listening to speakers on stage. Group of seven people standing with a large circular icon displaying the Sustainable Development Goals. A person stands at a podium speaking at a conference, with a banner showing colorful Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) logos in the background. Several empty chairs are visible in the foreground.
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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We invite you to view the latest News Blog detailing Ireland's recent National SDG Stakeholder Forum by DCEE at University College Cork. The event theme was SDG Localisation

#sdgsirl #sdgs #2030Agenda

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National SDG Stakeholder Forum 2025 – “SDG Localisation: SDGs Working Locally” — SDSN Ireland
2 December 2025 —University College Cork (UCC) & online   Forum highlights On Tuesday 2 December, SDSN Ireland and University College Cork supported the 2nd National SDG Stakeholder ...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Please enjoy the following news post on today's Climate Science and Arts Practice Event on Arts & Sustainability in Cork City.

#sdgsirl #climateaction
@unsdsn.org @ucc.ie

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Arts, Climate Science and Community Creativity Converge in Cork — SDSN Ireland
Cork, 5 December 2025   A vibrant thought provoking programme on Arts & Sustainability brought artists, researchers, climate scientists, makers and community members together at Horgans Qua...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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New EAT-Lancet warns: food systems breach Planetary Boundaries.

“EAT-Lancet 2025 places justice at the centre, not only as a goal but also as a vital part of enabling transformation,” says Centre Director Line Gordon, one of the report’s lead authors.

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The figure shows how much global food systems contribute to pressures on all nine planetary boundaries.
October 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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📣 Come work with us, we’re #hiring! 📣

We recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher and a Research Assistant to contribute to our exploration of the human and societal aspects of climate change and the just transition.

Visit ore.ucc.ie and search "CLIMATUDE" in keywords to apply.
University College Cork Vacancies
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June 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Plastic pollution is a threat to the environment and our health. But it's not too late to act.

By coming together, we can turn the tide—for our planet and future generations.

Join the #BeatPlasticPollution movement:
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May 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Participatory action research by @maynoothuniversity.ie on needs of refugees and people seeking asylum. #EduSky
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May 7, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Next week, join the @unsdsn.org, @sdgacademy.bsky.social, @ucddublin.bsky.social, and @unitar.bsky.social for an official side event of the 2025 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development & 4th PrepCom for FFD4!

📅 Date: April 30, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:15 EDT
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3RpaXvf
April 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🎉 Celebrating 10 years of the Sustainable Development Report!

Since 2015, the SDR has tracked global #SDG progress & called for urgent, evidence-based action. Join us as we reflect on a decade of impact and look ahead to #SDR2025.

#SDR10Years
April 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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And lastly, Ireland 🇮🇪 has major challenges remaining to achieving #SDG17 although progress has stagnated. A significant challenge to this SDG related to Ireland’s corporate tax haven score and shifting of profits by multinationals.
Source 2025 ESDR: eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
March 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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#Ireland has challenges remaining to achieving #SDG16 and progress is being made. A significant challenge to this SDG as progress on unreported crime, unsentenced detainees and press freedom has stagnated.

Source: eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Ireland 🇮🇪 has major challenges remaining to achieving #SDG15 'Life on Land' but progress is uptrending. A major challenge to achieving this SDG is the prevailance of deforestation embodied in imports (spill over effect).

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March 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Ireland 🇮🇪 has significant challenges remaining to achieving #SDG14 'Life Below Water' and progress has stagnated. A significant challenge to this SDG is the amount of fish caught in bottom-trawling or dredges which negatively impacts benthic habitats and sustainable.
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March 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Ireland has major challenges remaining to achieve #SDG13 and progress has stagnated. A significant challenge to this SDG is GHG emissions embodied in Irish imports.

Source: eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
March 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Ireland ranks 27 of 31 in Europe on the ‘spillover index’ assessing the global ‘footprint’ for Irish imports. Performance on environmental, social & economic dimensions are poor. However, Ireland performs well for indictors reflecting multilateralism.
Source: eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
March 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Ireland has major challenges for #SDG12 Responsible Consumption. SDG12 is challenges most consumer based economies in Global N, and is especially challenging to Ireland with most indicators stagnating or down trending regarding pollutants embodied in imports.

Source: eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
March 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Ireland has challenges remaining to achieve #SDG11 Sustainable Cities and progress has stagnated. A significant challenge is the share of the population with leaking roofs, damp walls, floors or foundation, or rot in window frames/floor. Increased since 2018.
Source: eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
March 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Ireland still has challenges remaining to achieving #SDG10 Reduced Inequalities although there is moderate progress. These indicators are based on Eurostat’s Gini coefficient and OECD’s Palma ratio which consider disposable income and its equitable distribution.

Source:
eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
February 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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#Ireland 🇮🇪 is considered to have achieved #SDG9 while there is moderate progress. An area for improvement is the quality of trade and transport-related infrastructure as this index score has stagnated.

Source: eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Ireland 🇮🇪 has major challenges remaining for #SDG8 with moderate progress. A significant challenge is work-related fatalities embodied in Irish imports, down trending since 2012. This also negatively impacts Ireland’s spillover index’ score.
Source:
eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
February 26, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Ireland 🇮🇪 has significant challenges remaining to achieving #SDG7 although there is moderate progress. A challenge to this SDG is the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption.
Source: SDSN 2025 ESDR eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
February 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Ireland 🇮🇪 has significant challenges remaining for #SDG6 & progress has stagnated. Scarce water embodied in Irish imports also negatively impacts ‘spillover index’. Green procurement needs to include enviromental & social impacts beyond Irish borders.
Source: SDSN eu-dashboards.sdgindex.org
February 24, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Please welcome an inspiring Colombian project to UCC. Connecting people with nature through the power of song, ie birdsong and other natural sounds.

@joh2024.bsky.social @ucc.ie
February 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Ireland has challenges remaining to achieving #SDG5 although there is moderate progress. Indicators reflecting proportion of women holding seats in Dáil Éireann or holding ICT jobs are still low.

Source: 2025 SDSN's European SustainableDevelopment Report
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February 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM