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Sharing Ideas Shaping Policy. The Institute of International and European Affairs is an independent policy research think-tank based in Dublin.

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01:00:53

Getting Past Fire: Moving Fast to a Post-Combustion...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/07/12

Around the world, governments, communities and individuals are struggling to come to terms with one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change. In the second installment of the 2023 REthink Energy lecture series, which is co-organised by the IIEA and ESB, renowned environmentalist and prolific author, Bill McKibben, shares his insights into how the negative impacts of anthropocentric climate change can be mitigated. In particular, he speaks about the opportunities and obstacles presented

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01:01:42

Protectors of the Planet: Climate Change and...

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2023/07/07

For centuries, indigenous peoples around the world have been the guardians of the world’s bio and cultural diversity with their wisdom and unique knowledge. Today, they care for more than 20% of the planet’s land and 80% of its biodiversity. In her address to the IIEA, United Nations SDG Advocate and Environment and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Activist, Hindou Ibrahim, will discuss the indispensable role that indigenous communities play in protecting the environment and fostering a diverse range of

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00:24:54

Standard-Bearers for Multilateralism: Canada,...

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2023/07/06

As a founding member of the United Nations, Canada’s commitment to multilateralism is the cornerstone of that country’s foreign policy. As the globe faces a confluence of multiple crises, UN member states, such as Canada and Ireland, have called for a recommitment to the UN Charter, and for necessary UN reforms to achieve a United Nations that is effective, efficient, relevant and accountable. As a founding member of the United Nations, Canada’s commitment to multilateralism is the cornerstone of

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00:33:21

The Co-Benefits of Energy Efficiency in an Irish...

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2023/07/05

In this podcast, IIEA Director of Research, Dr. Barry Colfer, interviews Marion Jammet, member of the IIEA’s Climate and Energy Working Group and Head of Policy and Advocacy at the Irish Green Building Council. They discuss her recent IIEA paper ‘The Co-Benefits of an Energy Efficiency in an Irish Context’ which provides an analysis of the wide range of direct and indirect co-benefits of energy efficiency upgrades in the residential and non-residential building sectors, it also examines the next

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00:32:12

Making Sense of a United Ireland

IIEA Talks ·

2023/07/05

A united Ireland is among the most contentious issues in Irish and Northern Irish politics. At times during the past century, the idea united Ireland has seemed impossible or been dismissed as romantic but unrealistic. However, in recent years, the outcome of the Brexit referendum, changing demographics in Northern Ireland, and the electoral success of nationalism in Northern Ireland’s most recent elections have reinvigorated the debate around Irish unity, and whether, how, and when it should

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00:55:54

Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Food Future:...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/07/04

Drawing on IFAD’s 45 years of hands-on experience in agriculture and rural development, IFAD President Alvaro Lario outlines how reshaping food systems around small-scale producers can limit global warming, regenerate ecosystems, and end poverty and hunger. While food production generates one-third of all greenhouse gases, drives biodiversity losses, and uses about 70 per cent of the world’s freshwater and President Lario contends that sustainable food systems hold the potential to generate US$4.5

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00:22:18

Fighting Terrorism while Protecting Human Rights:...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/07/04

In this interview, IIEA Researcher, Leanne Digney, talks to the UN Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, about the mandate of her office and the major challenges in this sphere today. This interview is part of the Global Europe UN podcast series which is sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Please note that due to the virtual nature of this interview, there may be some slight audio irregularities.

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00:17:51

Foreign Direct Investment – Continued Opportunity or...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/30

Maintaining competitiveness is vital for a highly open economy such as Ireland’s. In his first public address since stepping down as CEO of IDA Ireland, Martin Shanahan discusses Ireland’s current environment as a location in which to do business and its future outlook. He also discusses key trends in global foreign direct investment, and the opportunities and threats these trends present for the Irish economy and Ireland’s economic model. About the Speaker: Martin Shanahan joined Grant Thornton

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00:44:46

IIEA Insights - Keith Rockwell

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/29

'World Trade Disorder?' Keith Rockwell, Former Director of Information and External Relations at the World Trade Organisation, in conversation with Dan O’Brien, IIEA Chief Economist.

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00:21:15

Where Next for the UK as an International Economy?

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/28

According to David Henig, after the turmoil of Brexit culminating in the short period of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, UK politics appears to have stabilised to a degree under Rishi Sunak, with the Windsor Framework and likely accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) being clear successes. Underlying issues around the Brexit settlement are however far from settled, poor economic performance being the backdrop for continued arguments over EU-UK

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01:02:01

The Nature Restoration Regulation: Implications for...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/27

On 27 June, the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee will vote on a hugely significant piece of legislation, which will have far-reaching implications for Irish farming, agriculture and land use. The Nature Restoration Regulation, which aims to restore Europe’s degraded ecosystems, could also have major political implications for Ireland. In this keynote address, Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Land Use and

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00:30:57

Inside the Deal: The Brussels View on Brexit

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/23

As a close aide to Michel Barnier, Stefaan de Rynck had a ringside seat to the Brexit negotiations. His new book, Inside the Deal: How the EU Got Brexit Done (Agenda Publishing), tells the story of Brexit from a Brussels perspective and charts the changing negotiating positions and obstacles that shaped the final deal. Mr de Rynck argues that the EU controlled the Brexit process from the outset. In his keynote address to the IIEA, which is taking place almost 7 years to the day since the original

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00:38:35

IIEA Insights - Sebastian Barnes

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2023/06/21

'Ireland’s Public Finances: Issues and Challenges' Sebastian Barnes, Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, in conversation with Dan O’Brien, IIEA Chief Economist

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00:19:15

The State of Play in Ukraine: Post-invasion prospects...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/21

A decade ago, the eyes of the world watched as the ‘Euromaidan’ protests – which centred around the subject of Ukrainian integration into the European Union (EU) – were followed by Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Putin’s subsequent invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has led to the largest war on European soil since World War II. In this virtual keynote address, Olga Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, will assess the state of play on the

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00:58:05

Reviving Our Commitments to Human Rights

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/16

In 2023, the UN Human Rights Office is running a year-long initiative to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. While the Declaration is a milestone document in the history of human rights, today the world is facing a multitude of intersecting crises which threaten the universal enjoyment of human rights, even as human rights offer powerful tools to address and overcome these challenges. High Commissioner Türk discusses the need to rejuvenate a worldwide consensus on

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01:38:52

Safeguarding Media Pluralism And Independence In The...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/16

In this event, an expert panel explores how media pluralism and independence can be maintained amidst the digital transformation and against the background of deteriorating media freedom across Europe. This panel examines how the European Commission’s European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) might help to protect media independence and pluralism amidst the digital transformation and assesses the EMFA’s implications for the digitalisation of media in both Ireland and Europe. The panel also considers how the

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00:58:05

Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/16

It is well documented that women’s participation in democratic transitions improves the likelihood of peace negotiations arriving at settlements and parties reaching sustainable agreements. While there have been landmark achievements since the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda was established through the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000, there is a need for honest reflection on remaining challenges and the way ahead. Major General O’Brien discusses the essential next steps that the

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00:58:43

Electricity in Ireland: Transition and the energy crisis

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/16

Ireland stands at a critical juncture on the path toward a cleaner, greener economy, as policymakers strive to simultaneously meet climate commitments, protect energy security, and deliver a just transition for consumers. In the first lecture of the 2023 REthink Energy lecture series, which is co-organised by the IIEA and ESB, Professor David Newbery delivers an address on the subject of Electricity in Ireland: transition and the energy crisis, when he assesses the state of play of Ireland’s

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00:20:08

The EU Banking Sector at a Crossroads

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/13

According to José Manuel Campa, Chairperson of the EBA, the increase in interest rates and uncertain macroeconomic environment have resulted in the materialisation of some risks impacting the banking sector. After years of increased resilience, the ability of the EU banking sector to weather these challenges is paramount to ensure economic resilience. A strong banking system will also provide support to the transition to a sustainable European economy. In his address to the IIEA, Mr Campa argues

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01:01:00

Digitalisation And The Future Of Work In Europe

IIEA Talks ·

2023/06/07

In this third event in a series of webinars, co-organised by the IIEA and the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) in Ireland, an expert panel of speakers discusses the future of work and the effects that digitalisation will have on the working lives of citizens throughout the Union and its Member States. The panel also discusses the crucial role that the European Parliament can, and is, playing in shaping this future. Speakers at this event include: Deirdre Clune, Member of the European

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