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Mat Paterson @matpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 19

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/

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Jun 25

🗞️ 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...

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Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social · Jun 16

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

Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social · Jun 6

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...

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Jun 10

🎓 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...

Teal infographic advertising a PhD studentship at Dublin City University exploring the role(s) of children and young people in environmental decision-making

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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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Clodagh Harris @clodaghharris.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social · Jun 6

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...

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Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social · Jun 6

The PhD is part of @climatecocentre.bsky.social and will be co-supervised by me, Ben Mallon @benjaminmallon.bsky.social, Rowan Oberman & Clodagh Harris @clodaghharris.bsky.social.

@ybuckley.bsky.social @meecoprof.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social · Jun 6

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...

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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · Jun 6

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!

Marian Feist @mjfeist.bsky.social · Jun 4

Come work with us – on whatever you like!

One year to focus entirely on your own research project in a stimulating and supportive environment. Open to any aspect of #climatepolitics.
Apply within.

hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs...
@hertieschool.bsky.social @hertiesustain.bsky.social

Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Associate - Climate Politics (gn) full-time (40 hours/week)

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · May 29

“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

Ireland won't even get halfway to its carbon emissions reduction target, says EPA

Professor Diarmuid Torney, director of DCU’s institute for climate and society, said: 'We seem to have moved backwards'

www.irishexaminer.com

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · May 6

"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

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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Laura Costello @lauracostello.bsky.social · Apr 29

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.

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Claire Dupont @cladupont.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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DCU Institute for Climate and Society @dcuclimate.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 29

“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

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Dave Robbins @dpmrobbins.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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DCU Institute for Climate and Society @dcuclimate.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · Apr 22

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...

Episode #18 - Carbon pricing at the border: CBAM | GreenDeal-NET

Tune in to Episode 18 of our series as Simon Otto discusses the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism's role in EU climate strategy. Explore its impact and global reception.

www.greendealnet.eu

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Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social · Apr 17

@dcuclimate.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dculibrary.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dpmrobbins.bsky.social @cladupont.bsky.social @climatecocentre.bsky.social @aicbrn.bsky.social @dhandprof.bsky.social @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social

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Diarmuid Torney @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social · Apr 17

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...

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Claire Dupont @cladupont.bsky.social · Apr 9

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!

EASAC (European Academies Science Advisory Council) @easac.bsky.social · Apr 9

You missed yesterday's launch of our new Report on #Security of #Sustainable #Energy Supplies with @villeniinisto.vihreat.fi, @tpellerincarlin.bsky.social, @paulakivimaa.bsky.social and @cladupont.bsky.social ? 👉Watch it on #Youtube! #FutureEnergy #itsscience www.youtube.com/live/tcAJc94...

Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies - EASAC Report Launch

YouTube video by EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council

www.youtube.com

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