Environment
Revisiting the Emergency in Pakistan: Floods and Loss of Life
As COP27 discusses plans for future climate change related weather events, STAND News Contributor Patricia Gonzáles revisits the deadly floods that devastated the Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan from August through October.
Fate Un-seal-ed: In conversation with Seal Rescue Ireland
STAND News Contributor Niamh talks to Seal Rescue Ireland to understand how their efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and release grey and common seals in Ireland reflects the wider protection marine biodiversity needs to flourish.
Decarbonisation is a political and ecological project: the EU Taxonomy, gas and other barriers to change in Ireland
Roisin O’Donnell discusses a recent European Commission proposal involving the categorisation of gas and nuclear energy as sustainable, and shares perspectives on what a transition to clean energy really means for Ireland, Europe, and beyond.
The UN: Compromise or Compromised?
Louie Lyons reflects on the UN security council veto, examining it’s restrictive impact on the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria and the potential for change.
From Wheatpaste to Home Fries: Looking Back on Climate Camp Ireland
Penelope Norman reflects on xyr experience at Climate Camp Ireland and the potential it demonstrated for building a better tomorrow.
How We Come Together: Arts and Cultural Exchange
Criomhthann writes about what he learned on three different Erasmus+ youth exchanges and training, and how to find opportunities for you or the groups you work with.
Earth Overshoot Day and Our Right to a Healthy Environment
Maybe It’s Time To Invest In Proper Air Conditioning
Niffy Olamiju reports on recent heat waves caused by the climate crisis and how they impact the struggle for climate justice.
We’re Making Progress: Hope in the Face of Climate Catastrophe
Emily Murphy writes about our achievements in addressing some of the most prevalent climate issues in the recent past, and about maintaining hope in the face of the challenges we face today.
Global Citizenship in a Changing World – Reflections from the 2022 IDEA Conference
STAND News & Comms Intern Criomhthann Morrison shares some thoughts following the IDEA Conference in June 2022, exploring how healthy conversations, critical reflection, and collaboration across sectors fits within global citizenship and the changing world we live in.