Our sixth annual conference just opened with a speech from Dr. Diarmuid Torney, Director of DCU Institute for Climate and Society. This year's theme is a call for more climate action. But it is also a chance to create a community and to bring together like-minded people. #DCUClimate2026

President speaks at the @dcuclimate.bsky.social annual conference. #SpeirGorm

What is hope when every day reminds us of the climate breakdown happening around us? Sean Ronayne taught us that hope is about wonder. “I saw my daughter waving with excitement at an ant. At some point along the line, we lose that ability to wave at ants. But we shouldn’t.”

In 2019, Ireland formally declared a climate emergency. Since then, the transformative change required either didn't happen, or it was too slow and too small. These were the words of Ireland’s President, Catherine Connolly, for the DCU Institute for Climate and Society’s Sixth Annual Conference.

As usual, an inspiring day from @dcuclimate.bsky.social 🌟 Bookended by #philosophy, starting with quotes from Leopold & Griffin (@lauracostello.bsky.social) & concluding with some wild wisdom (@seanronayne.bsky.social). Thank you to @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social & the team for ‘holding the line’ 🙌

🌱 Book launch 🌱 
We were delighted to 🎉 🎉 the launch of Farming in Ireland: Crisis & Climate by Pat Brereton. 
Based on farmers’ voices, the book makes one thing clear: climate action must be built on listening, respect and trust. 
#JustTransition #Farming #ClimateAction #SpeirGorm

🤔 Can democracies keep up with the climate crisis? 🎙️ @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social & @janagheuens.bsky.social explore in our podcast complexity, politicisation, justice & why combining democratic tools matters. From parliaments to citizens’ assemblies, how do institutions shape climate action? 👇

🌳We are seeking a Network Manager! *Please skeet/repost Based at @tcddublin.bsky.social | reporting to @ybuckley.bsky.social | reporting for @npwsireland.bsky.social Closing date: 26 Jan 2026 at 12:00 (irish time) info & apply 👉 my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui... #JobFairy #DublinJobs #Manager

⚙️ #ecprjs26 Workshop directors 🎬 @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social & @janagheuens.bsky.social 💡 Seeks Papers that evaluate how the European Green Deal advances climate neutrality and democratic resilience in a turbulent era of climate and geo-economic instability ⌛ Submit by 10 Dec #Polisky #CallforPapers

Looking ahead to #Cop30 Thanks to @christianaidirl.bsky.social @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social of @dcuclimate.bsky.social @foeireland.bsky.social Sinead Walsh of @odi.global for insights www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Paul Tobin, @stacydvandeveer.bsky.social and I are delighted to announce our new, open access, edited book ‘Stability and politicization in climate governance’. bit.ly/45Gb6RM. It is packed full of fantastic chapters about different aspects of climate politics. Here’s a short thread. 1/

🗞️ Our researcher @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social‬ is pictured in Donegal Live with fellow members of Ireland’s Just Transition Commission, which is calling for a bolder, fairer approach to transitioning to a climate-neutral economy. → Article: www.donegallive.ie/news/local-n...

Just one week left to apply for this #PhD position on the roles of #children & #young people in #environmental decision-making. Deadline 23 June. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you have any questions about the position @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dcuclimate.bsky.social

🎓 Funded PhD opportunity with our @dublincityuni.bsky.social team! Explore the role(s) of children & young people in environmental decision-making. 📅 Deadline: 23 June 2025 👉 Info & apply: drive.google.com/file/d/1KOsc...

PhD position on #climate #environment #young people #politics at Dublin City University working w/ the great @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social! Spread the word @fgenovese.bsky.social @isaess.bsky.social @janinagrabs.bsky.social @thomasnhale.bsky.social diarmuidtorneyorg.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

Exciting PhD opportunity 👇🏼 @ecpr.bsky.social @psairishpol.bsky.social @psapdd.bsky.social #PhD #environment #participation #children

Interested in the roles #children and #young people can & should play in #environmental decision-making? We are advertising a #PhD scholarship on this topic based in @dcuclimate.bsky.social starting this September Deadline 23 June. Full details: diarmuidtorneyorg.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

What a great opportunity, post-doc @hertieschool.bsky.social on #climatepolitics! @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social @manuelamoschella.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social @fgenovese.bsky.social @stephofmann.bsky.social Spread the word!

Commitment to climate action hard to find in Government. “There is a lot of aspiration but little by way of concrete details of how we are going to meet our targets,” said Dr Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social of @dcuclimate.bsky.social. Read more in @irishtimes.com: launch.dcu.ie/3SyzfUd

“We seem to have moved backwards,” said our researcher @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social, speaking to Ireland's progress towards meeting its carbon emissions reduction target. Read about it in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/3FrURP3 Or listen on @rteradio1.bsky.social: t.co/xXYr9FITzW

"I’m particularly concerned by the laws being introduced in high emitting states to restrict the right to freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful protest," said #DCUClimate2025 keynote speaker Mary Lawlor @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

The conference was also marked by a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between DCU and Front Line Defenders @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social, to establish a joint Rest and Respite Fellowship Programme for Environmental Defenders. #DCUClimate2025

How do we craft narratives that help us make sense of a world in peril? Great to be at #DCUClimate2025 annual conference today to hear discussions on engaging society through activism, storytelling & the arts.

We don’t yet see the full impacts of climate change in Ireland. @hannahmcccarthy.bsky.social describes how we take public goods for granted. Eamon Timmins, @concernworldwide.bsky.social, talks about real impacts of climate crisis in least responsible countries of the world #DCUClimate2025

Mary Lawlor @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, delivers keynote address at DCU Institute for Climate and Society @dcuclimate.bsky.social annual conference. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4lQ77Ju #DCUClimate2025

A question from @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social on government's climate performance. "The rhetoric often doesn't match the reality" says UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social, as she encourages climate activists to be "a crowbar in the system" #DCUClimate2025

In her keynote address, Mary Lawlor @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, said: “People all over the world have for decades been calling on their governments to take the action needed to mitigate the worst effects of climate change.” #DCUClimate2025

“At our annual conference today, we are delighted to be able to spotlight a diverse range of contributions to the climate and ecological crises through activism, storytelling and the arts.” says Director @dcuclimate.bsky.social Dr Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social #DCUClimate2025

@dcuclimate.bsky.social director @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social puts today's event in context and welcomes attendees

Up next: UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Mary Lawlor @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social will give a keynote address to #DCUClimate2025

How does the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism work & how are countries responding? Find out in our latest episode where @simonohnen.bsky.social joins host @janagheuens.bsky.social to unpack CBAM’s global impact & role in EU climate diplomacy Listen here 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-18-C...

Just one week left to register for our DCU Institute for Climate and Society annual conference, taking place on Tue 29 April. We'll explore the role of activism, storytelling & the arts in responding to the climate crisis. Details & registration here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/dispatches...

Yesterday, @easac.bsky.social's launched its report 'Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies'. Some highlights: 1) the energy transition improves energy security; 2) we need citizen engagement; 3) win-win-win links exist. Thank you @paulakivimaa.bsky.social for being such a great co-chair!

What’s new in EU climate governance research? 🔍 Explore our #ResearchHighlights for policy-relevant academic insights on democracy, CBAM, trade, soil, forests, the circular economy, expert influence & more. Incl key findings from 2 Special Issues. Full version 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Biannual-Res...

Graduation day is one of my favourite days of the year & last Friday was no exception! Wonderful to welcome back to @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuclimate.bsky.social the graduating class from our MSc in #ClimateChange. We're very proud of them all and can't wait to see where life takes them!

As Jane Austen turns 250, a definitive ranking of her novels and why the true power of Austen is still to be found in her written work. Piece by Dr Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social, Assistant Professor in the DCU School of English, for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/43xVn7V

✅ Stakeholder Event: Climate Democracy in the EU. RETOOL project workshop at LSE explored courts & advisory bodies’ roles in #ClimateGovernance. Key topics: #ClimateLitigation, #DemocraticGovernance, and resilience amid political challenges. 🔗Learn more: retoolproject.eu #RetoolProject

📣 Join us for the @dcuclimate.bsky.social annual conference on Tuesday 29 April! We'll be exploring the role of activism, storytelling & the arts in responding to the climate crisis. Details and registration here: bit.ly/4cgGNUv

I have a very immediate appointment need for a junior PD position as a chapter scientist on the @ipcc.bsky.social Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. Initial appointment will be 6 months so I can appoint immediately but extendable to the two years of the report cycle. (1/2)