Environment Ireland, now in its ninth year, is Ireland’s major annual conference on environmental policy and management. The conference is organised in association with the EPA and the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. It is attended each year by delegates representing all the main sectors with an interest in Ireland’s environment and provides an important opportunity for all the key players in the environment sector to come together for networking and discussion.
CIP Ecoinnovation Information Day - Turning Environmental Problems into Business Opportunities - 10th of May, Enterprise Ireland, Dublin
Ecoinnovation is about introducing innovative products, services and processes to the market that will reduce environmental impacts and make better use of resources. The Information Day 2013 will give you essential information about this competitive European Union funding initiative as well as advice on how to develop a good project proposal and apply successfully before the next deadline of September 2013.
10/05/2013
The 5th National Renewable Energy Summit - Thursday March 14th 2013, Croke Park, Dublin
The Government and the administration in Northern Ireland have both set targets to generate 40% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020. According to a report from stockbrokers Davy, meeting these renewable energy targets will require investment of up to €5 billion between now and 2020. Ireland is a hub of innovation across the renewable energy spectrum, with many leaders in the sector. One of the main impediments to these companies growing fast enough is often access to financing. For Ireland to fully exploit the renewable ene...
13th February 2013, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin
It is clear that the transition towards a low-carbon electricity system in Ireland is well underway. Significant progress is being made towards meeting the 40 per cent renewables target by 2020, with renewable generation supplying 17 per cent of electricity on an all-island basis in 2011 (a figure that in 2005 was just five per cent). This progress was acknowledged in the International Energy Agency (IEA) review of Irish energy policy, completed in 2012.
The Government's Renewable Energy Strategy published earlier this year identifies major opportunities associated with the export of renewables in recognition of the fact that Ireland's wind and ocean resour...
Green Growth Forum: Fostering and Financing Green Innovation
25th January 2013, Convention Centre Dublin
Green Growth will be synonymous with enterprise, finance, innovation and economic development in the 21st century. Ireland has the potential to be a global leader in a low carbon economy. If we are to achieve this we will need to communicate our credentials and our leadership to the world.
The Green Growth Forum 2013 on January 25, will feature high profile international keynotes who will offer a global view, and highlight international best practice. Local experts and leaders in finance, technology and policy will take part in mediated panel discussions, and invited delegates will participate in questi...