NESC Ireland

You may have noticed our #BrandNew logo and website? Following our 50th anniversary and conference last year, this new look signifies the beginning of the next chapter for NESC Ireland. What makes up a brand? As it turns out, a lot more than we thought! We were assisted in this work by Idea Dublin, who have put together this short video giving an insight into the core values that drive our work, and which are now reflected in our new branding. This video also showcases some of the detail involved in the thinking behind our brand overhaul, such as the ways our name and logo will be utilised going forward. Our hope is that this will assist us even more in spreading our work advising on Ireland’s social, economic, and environmental development. Additionally, to commemorate our 50th birthday a book with a collection of insights and reflections from the NESC@50 conference will be published in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for that! #NESC50 #BrandNew

There's still one week left to get your application in for the new EO opening on the NESC Ireland team - follow the link https://shorturl.at/C7XVk and get yours in today. #NESC #Careers

Did you get a chance to check out NESC Ireland's website refresh? Featuring our new logo and branding colours, the updated design of nesc.ie makes it easier than ever to access the #Research, #Dialogue and #Advice that we have provided for over 50 years, as part of a #ThrivingIreland. Take a look for yourself, and while you're there be sure to visit our Careers page, where we are currently advertising for an Executive Officer position on our Corporate Affairs team - more details on that right here: https://t.co/nbDWqQk2QG

NESC IS NOW HIRING! NESC Ireland is currently looking to fill an Executive Officer position on our Corporate Affairs team. We are only accepting applications submitted through the online form link on our Careers page. For more info click here https://t.co/nbDWqQk2QG and don't forget to share.

NEW NESC REPORT NO.166 "BOOSTING IRELAND'S HOUSING SUPPLY: MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION" Today NESC Ireland publishes "Boosting Ireland's Housing Supply: Modern Methods of Construction", a new Council Report evaluating the benefits of #MMC in the Irish housing sector - read it for yourself here: https://shorturl.at/DDLBP Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) describes the processes by which building components are manufactured offsite and subsequently transported to be assembled onsite into homes and places to live. This Report identifies MMC as having the potential to increase Ireland’s housing supply while simultaneously helping meet the climate goal of decarbonising our built environment. The Report argues for an increase in targets and funding for new public housing using MMC, under an expanded Social Housing Accelerated Delivery Programme (ADP). Additional funding is also required for dedicated apprenticeship and internship options, in order to facilitate further upskilling for MMC roles. Find out more about MMC by clicking the link to NESC's new Council Report, "Boosting Ireland's Housing Supply: Modern Methods of Construction", right here: https://shorturl.at/DDLBP #NESC50 #ThrivingIreland

#ThrivingIreland - Following a public lecture by economist Kate Raworth at UCD later today, NESC Ireland Policy Analyst Gemma O'Reilly will join her for a panel discussion on the policy applications of doughnut economics - more info can be found here: https://t.co/XEJd45r29l

Did you hear? NESC Ireland Policy Analyst David Hallinan was recently interviewed by Radio Kerry about our latest Council Report, ‘Towards a National Better Work Strategy’ – Listen back to it here: https://shorturl.at/eOzXA The full report, as well as a video presentation on #BetterWork recorded specifically for NESC by Harvard University's Stefanie Stantcheva, can be accessed on our website: https://lnkd.in/eA95Awtq #ThrivingIreland

NEW NESC REPORT PUBLISHED TODAY: https://shorturl.at/NAC3K Today NESC Ireland publishes Council Report No.165: 'Towards a National Better Work Strategy', which highlights how the concept of #BetterWork can deepen economic & social resilience by providing benefits to employees, employers and the wider economy and society. #BetterWork is a multi-dimensional, evolving and context-specific concept, but it is primarily concerned with improving the quality of work across all sectors of the economy. #BetterWork also provides an effective framework for responding to the opportunities and challenges posed by AI’s impact on the labour market. Progressing #BetterWork and realising its potential requires the adoption of a balanced and collaborative national strategy, comprised of an integrated set of actions across several policy areas. Key recommendations arising from such a strategy would include the creation of sectoral taskforces, a comprehensive & coordinated programme of research generating robust & timely evidence to support #BetterWork, and a strategic focus on workplace innovation as a vehicle for improving skills. To read more about how this #BetterWork strategy can be implemented going forward, please click the following link to our new Council Report, ''Towards a National Better Work Strategy': https://shorturl.at/NAC3K

NESC Ireland's Dr. Damian Thomas is attending the Annual Meeting of the Presidents and Secretaries-General of the EU ESCs & the European Economic and Social Committee - this meeting is taking place in Brussels over the next two days, and will focus on the role of organised civil society in implementing and assessing public policies. #ThrivingIreland #NESC50

Today NESC Ireland's Dr Helen Johnston presented to the North South Ministerial Council Environment meeting on NESC’s Shared Island research on Climate and Biodiversity. Helen emphasised the importance of having a statement of common purpose and the potential to harness the contribution of civil society in supporting climate and biodiversity targets for the island as a whole. Helen's presentation drew from the NESC Ireland Council Report "Collaboration on Climate and Biodiversity: Shared Island as a Catalyst for Renewed Ambition & Action", which can be read in full here: https://shorturl.at/gid2F #ThrivingIreland #SharedIsland #ClimateAction