It will be tough, but the delivery of a just transition cannot be delayed

In our battle against climate change, a just transition for Ireland would benefit the wellbeing of all people, particularly the most vulnerable.

Greater reliance on offshore renewable energy will be part of Ireland's future, but periods of economic change can often lead to unemployment, and measures should be taken to deal with this. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

The recent report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), assembled by the world’s foremost climate experts, and approved by all the world’s governments, lays bare the crossroads we now face.

We must collectively accelerate the transition to a cleaner, healthier world. But in making that transition, we cannot lose sight of justice.