Speech at Environment Ireland conference 19 January 2022 on the Outlook For Climate Action in Ireland and the implications of COP26 in Glasgow.

The outlook for climate action in Ireland in 2022 - post COP 26

Speaking at the launch of the Just Transition Alliance, Oisín Coghlan, Director of Friends of the Earth said:

"We need to cut polluting emissions fast enough to avoid complete climate breakdown. And fairly enough to leave no one behind. A Just Transition for workers and communities affected by the race to zero must be at the heart of this effort. 

"The first step is for the government to finally keep its word to sit down and talk with representatives of workers and other stakeholders including environmentalists. That's why I delighted that Friends of the Earth is joining with trade unions today to launch the Just Transition Alliance. And we commit to continued collaboration as we rise to the challenges and grasp the opportunities ahead as we forge a safer, fairer, zero pollution future."

https://www.foe.ie/news/2022/03/10/new-alliance-of-trade-unions-environmental-civil-society-groups-call-for-just-transition-commission-to-tackle-climate-change/

Speech At Just Transition Alliance Launh 10 March 2022

I spoke at the Irish Congress of Trade Union's Global Solidarity Summer School in Sligo on the topic of "Climate Justice - a trade union priority".

Speech at ICTU's Global Solidarity Summer School 2022

If Not Now, When? Speech at Environment Ireland 2022

"My name is Oisín and I'm scared" - speech at the Mary Robinson Climate Conference

Oisín Coghlan has been Director of Friends of the Earth Ireland since 2005. Oisín is the Coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, sits on the steering committee of the Environmental Pillar and represents the Pillar on the Steering Committee of Coalition 2030.  Before joining Friends of the Earth, Oisín worked for 10 years in the areas of overseas aid and human rights.

Speech At Just Transition Alliance Launh 10 March 2022

Oisin Coghlan

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