Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to hold discussion with stakeholders in advance of COP28 conference on climate change

The meeting at 11am in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House will hear from representatives of Oxfam Ireland, Trocaire, Christian Aid Ireland, Action Aid Ireland and Friends of the Earth.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Leddin said: “The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, called COP28, takes place next month in Dubai. The conference will focus on a comprehensive assessment of progress since the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015, including efforts to align on climate action and measures required to bridge the gaps in progress.

“Ahead of the conference, the Committee is engaging with key stakeholders and the Government on the priorities for Ireland in the discussions and looks forward to hearing their priorities for discussion and agreement at COP28.”

The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.