In May 2023, Coalition 2030 published their Report, authored by Sorley McCaughey (independent freelance public affairs, advocacy and communications strategist), 'Furthest Behind First, or Falling Behind Further? The human stories that challenge Ireland’s claims to be leaving no one behind' which can be accessed HERE.

Following on then, in July 2023, a delegation of Coalition 2030 members travelled to the United Nations for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development.

The Coalition 2030 delegation comprised:

• Louise Finan, Head of Policy and Programme, Dóchas
• Dr. Sadhbh O'Neill, Co-ordinator, Stop Climate Chaos
• Belinda Nugent, Community Development Project Leader, Inner City Organisation Network (ICON)
• Dr. James Casey, Policy Lead, Independent Living Movement Ireland
• Meaghan Carmody, Co-ordinator, Coalition 2030
• Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland.

The HLPF 2023, convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, was held from Monday, 10 July, to Friday, 14 July 2023 in New York. The high-level segment of the Council, including the three-day ministerial segment of the HLPF, was held from Monday, 17 July, to Thursday, 20 July 2023. Ireland presented its second Voluntary National Review during the second week and Dr. James Casey from the delegation responded from the floor of the UN. 

In this episode, we gathered together to discuss the Coalition's Report, Ireland's Voluntary National Review (VNR) and what we brought to and away from the experience. 

Ireland's Second Voluntary National Review 2023 can be accessed HERE.  

Watch Ireland's VNR presentation and the civil society statement read by Dr. James Casey (VNR from 2:40:00, Civil society intervention from 3:18:50, Minister Ryan’s response from 3:32:20) HERE.

Any Irish organisations who would like to know more about Coalition 2030 and get involved can email : [email protected]