SDSN Ireland

national Network

Region: Europe

SDSN Ireland is a collaborative all-island network established in 2023.The network leverages member strengths and builds partnerships to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs at local, national, and regional scales.

Members are organized into two dynamic working groups, initially focused on the research–policy interface, and on the arts, humanities, and sustainability, with emerging interests in campus net zero, engaged universities, and education for sustainable development. Key focus areas within the working groups include sharing best practices, localizing the SDGs, engaging with high-level stakeholders, and raising awareness of the SDGs through existing initiatives.

Partnerships with government departments include collaboration on Ireland’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), as well as partnerships with local authorities aimed at co-developing and co-creating solutions for the SDGs with a strong North–South focus.

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SDSN Ireland Leadership Participate in International and National Fora

SDSN Ireland leadership remain active in key international discussions and fora. Ambassador David Donoghue, SDSN Ireland Executive Committee Chair, convened a panel on “Accelerating Multilateralism with Transformations in Science Policy Practice Interfaces” at the 2023 UN SDG Summit and “Peace Not War” at the 2024 UN Summit of The Future Action Days. SDSN Ireland members have also assisted with and presented at several of the Government of Ireland’s key events, such as the National SDG Stakeholder Fora, the All Island Local Authority Forum, and the All-Island SDG Symposium, as well as engaged in major international fora including the UNFCCC COPs.

The Network’s Workshops, Lectures, Papers, and Resources Focus on in the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning

SDSN Ireland has focused efforts on promoting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) via webinars, workshops, lectures, and papers. These have included a visiting lecture entitled, “Catalyzing Change: Balancing Activism and Academic Research in Sustainability” for SDSN Northern Europe; a paper at the 2023 ICSD on a novel walking pedagogy for ESD and subsequent book chapter; and the open-sourced SDG Toolkit for Teaching and Learning, which has been featured by UNAI. Workshops are also periodically offered for SDSN Ireland members on the integration of the SDGs across curricula.

The Network Contributes to the Voluntary National Review Process

SDSN Ireland authored the "Higher and Further Education" chapter in the Irish Voluntary National Review and is planning to collaborate with the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications on their Voluntary Local Review initiative in 2024.

SDSN Ireland Network Members

Organization	Country	Network	Sector
Atlantic Technological University	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
Dublin City University	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
IST-Africa Institute	Ireland	Ireland	Research Institution
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful	Northern IrelandIreland	Ireland	Non-Governmental Organization
Munster Technological University	Ireland	Ireland	University (Institution-wide)
Queen's University Belfast	Northern IrelandIreland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
South East Technological University	Ireland	Ireland	University (Institution-wide)
Technological University Dublin	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
Trinity College Dublin	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
Ulster University	United KingdomNorthern IrelandIreland	United KingdomIreland	University (Department/Institute)
University College Cork	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
University College Dublin	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
University of Galway	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
University of Limerick	Ireland	Ireland	University (Department/Institute)
Voice Of Irish Concern for the Environment	Ireland	Ireland	Non-Governmental Organization