At the COP26 climate conference , we talk to a panel of experts about different proposals to slow global warming, & answer listener questions on what the meeting might deliver
At the COP26 climate conference , we talk to a panel of experts about different proposals to slow global warming, & answer listener questions on what the meeting might deliver
Business Fights Poverty hosted three days of highly interactive events bringing together voices and insights from across the globe, from business, NGOs, academia and government. Leaders shared the latest thinking on the role of business in ensuring climate justice. Connections were deepened and new relationships were built to drive forward collaborative action.
Dr Tara Shine participated in today’s “How do Businesses Put People at the Heart of Climate Action?” online webinar.
Climate change is affecting people. But it affects us unequally and in different ways. This session examined why, where and what business action looks like – to help people everywhere become more resilient and more prepared for climate change. Tara was a panellist alongside Katie Hoard and Lisa Manley, with moderation by Katie Hyson.
Register here to access all the insights.
INTER-GENERATIONAL CONVERSATIONS ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS WITH EAMON RYAN, DR TARA SHINE, DARA MCANULTY AND OTHERS
Dr Tara Shine walked Philip Boucher-Hayes through a harrowing report by the ITCC on Climate Change. She outlined that although the extremes of Climate Change do undoubtedly lie ahead, there are plans and policies in place to tackle this crisis . If they are acted on, and we reduce emissions to net zero by 2050, we will be able to stabilise Global warming and maintain temperatures that are safe for us and our eco-system.
Dr Tara Shine joined Emma Willis and Ade Adepitan on BBC1 and BBC2 on Saturday 25th September, as a climate expert, between acts at Global Citizen Live.
It concludes it is ‘unequivocal’ that human activity is warming the planet, causing rapid and widespread changes to land, atmosphere and oceans that are unprecedented for many centuries or even many thousands of years
12 MAY 2021: Network Ireland Cork has announced the finalists for the 2021 prestigious Businesswoman of the Year Awards. Twenty-five finalists are shortlisted for the awards across eight categories, which will take place on 2 June. Registration for the virtual awards ceremony is free for Network Ireland members and their families and €20 for non-members at https://networkcorkawards2021.eventbrite.ie. Guest speaker will be Christine Armstrong, author of The Mother Of All Jobs, and the event will be MCed by Cork’s 96fm presenter Keith Cunningham.
Climate change is affecting us all, but the most severe impacts are being felt by the most vulnerable people, who contribute least to the causes of the problem. Existing inequities – due to factors such as gender, race and income – exacerbate the risks to people’s lives and livelihoods. Inequity also affects people’s capacity and opportunity to participate in the transition to a green economy.
Her recent book provides examples for how to help the planet, from how to choose kitchen appliances, to opting for Tupperware over clingfilm.
Read the full transcript of the Science Focus Podcast interview with Chris Jackson, Helen Czerski and Tara Shine – listen to the full episode at the bottom of the page.