Trócaire
Justin Kilcullen obituary: An architect of buildings and human rights campaigns
He would stay in the background, quietly advising, not driven by ego, and always respectful
‘We saw a lot of children with arms or legs blown off’: Surgeon describes life in Gaza
Prof Nick Maynard recounts his experiences in Gaza - and calls on western governments to put more pressure on Israel
‘Extraordinary’ Justin Kilcullen of Trócaire remembered as ‘warrior for peace’ at funeral
Michael D Higgins joined family and colleagues at memorial to man who ‘touch the lives of countless people’
Tributes paid to former Trócaire head Justin Kilcullen following his death
President Michael D Higgins among those to pay tribute to former charity boss
Can Cop28 really pull the plug on fossil fuels? With five days left, Irish activists want action
Kevin O’Sullivan’s Dubai diary: Mary Robinson’s testy exchange with Cop president Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber brings wider attention to a technical debate
Global leaders must respond to climate alarm that has never rung so loudly, Taoiseach tells Cop28
Irish aid organisations criticise lack of ‘new money’ for Ireland’s contribution to loss and damage fund
Cop28: World leaders meet to attempt closure of emissions gap amid worsening climate crisis
Fossil fuel allegations dismissed by Cop28 hosts as UAE insists ‘unprecedented outcome' still achievable
Two wrongs do not make a right, they make a vortex of horror
Of the many sides in this war, the worst are the so-called friends who have the power to do something but choose to kindle revenge
What can other countries learn from Sierra Leone’s sexual violence state of emergency?
A state of emergency was declared four years ago and had some success, but those on the front line say more support and funding is needed
‘Don’t Dig up the Green’: Satirical palm oil protest held in Dublin
Demonstration against fictitious plantation was ‘tongue-in-cheek stunt’ aiming to raise issue
Ukraine war contributes to ‘perfect storm’ for famine in Somalia
Devastating drought puts 6m people in crisis as food and oil prices rise
Archbishops lament ongoing devastation in Ukraine in Easter sermons
Trócaire appeals for return of over 700,000 boxes as Lenten campaign ends
Somalia on brink of famine: ‘I need shelter, food and help’
Reluctance to declare a famine as UN says 350,000 children could die by summer
Micheál Martin has not had the best run of luck as taoiseach
Inside Politics: When it looked like sunshine was breaking through, another crisis hit
Which Irish charities are running fundraising appeals for Ukraine?
Irish public donate millions of euro and offer spare accommodation to Ukrainians
Climate shocks forcing African communities to change course
Climate crisis prompts new approach in Kenya with hope local populations can build resilience
Ireland must step up support for vulnerable countries, say climate campaigners
Calls for urgent action and ‘adaptation solutions’ welcomed by groups
The Irish Times view on Christmas 2021: inspiring the hopeless
Christmas story is one caused by priorities of those who had power to change
Companies in Ireland criticised over foreign human rights issues
Colombians ‘ask that we question the energy we consume, where does it come from?’
Christmas gifts you can buy that help more than the recipient
Charities have loads of great presents on offer that could make life-changing impact
Cop26 outcome ‘nowhere near enough’, say Irish campaigners
Climate leaders must show way forward and let history judge laggards, says activist group
‘Wishing the crisis away’ no longer an option, says Archbishop of Dublin
Dermot Farrell: issue will not be solved by sound bites, short-term actions, or ‘easy’ solutions
Republic falling short in contributions ‘to avert climate crisis’
Government behind on its fair share of funding to tackle global warming – Trócaire
Sean Moncrieff: People act like I chose this surname, just to be difficult or pretentious
In multi-cultural western societies, name-mangling has become infused with politics
The Climate Crisis: an essential guide
What’s happening when it comes to climate change, what are the targets and why do we need to up our game?
UN food summit accused of favouring big business ahead of farmers
Ireland expected to back ‘food systems’ approach to ensure sustainable production
We should listen to what Pope Francis says about the climate crisis
Pontiff’s 2015 encyclical calls for the profound and radical action we need
Trócaire urges Government to increase spending on overseas aid
Ireland’s overseas aid ‘saves lives’, says chief executive Caoimhe de Barra
Minister introduces Climate Bill amendment for clarity on agriculture ‘carbon removals’
Landmark legislation set to be passed before summer recess
Altered Climate Bill marks role of farmers in capturing and storing carbon
Change follows Minister’s acceptance of amendments proposed at committee stage in Seanad
Spend it Better: Creating a better world as we emerge from the pandemic
In her new weekly column, Catherine Cleary looks at how we can use our spending power to look after the world, and each other
Individual efforts matter now more than ever
One Change: We work together to curtail the pandemic and must do same for environment
Call for Ireland to support making vaccine technology openly available
Irish organisations’ open letter to Taoiseach says ‘united action’ needed on Covid-19
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