UN warns carbon emissions cuts fall drastically short of climate goals

UN warns carbon emissions cuts fall drastically short of climate goals

Nations’ pledges project only 10% reduction by 2035 against required 60% to limit warming to 1.5°C Global carbon emissions are on track to fall just 10% by 2035 based on national climate pledges—far below the 60% reduction scientists say is necessary to limit catastrophic warming—the United Nations warned ahead of crucial COP30 climate talks. UN … Read more

Minister James Browne attends first UN International Migration Review Forum in New York

Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne represented Ireland at the UN International Migration Review Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this week. The forum was convened to progress the implementation of the UN Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, which Ireland helped to facilitate in 2018. … Read more