Thanks to MaREI for funding, Prof Hannah Daly for supervision, John Curtis at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) for co-supervision and President John O'Halloran at UCC for sustainability leadership.

The Education Awards 2025 celebrate the most innovative individuals and companies driving excellence in Ireland's education sector. The awards ceremony takes place on May 8th, 2025 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, and we look forward to seeing you there. Special thanks to the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications for funding the CAPACITY project. 

The Energy Policy and Modelling Group played a central role in developing the evidence base underpinning these carbon budgets. Through membership of the Carbon Budgets Working Group, the EPMG developed an extensive set of energy systems decarbonisation scenarios with the TIMES-Ireland Model in an iterative process, engaging with stakeholders and experts.

The EPMG had a wonderful morning at Engineers Ireland showcasing some of our energy modelling research and policy insights from University College Cork focusing on carbon budgets, policy pathways, emissions, energy security and engagement on infrastructure.

Great discussions with nearly 100 stakeholders and friends from policy, industry and NGO communities. Thanks to all for the warm compliments and the tough questions.

For many millions of people, climate change is already a dangerous reality, writes Dr. Fionn Rogan