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Skillnet Climate Ready Academy launches new Climate Risk & Resilience Programme to help Irish businesses prepare for climate disruption

June 17, 2026   |   News

Press Release. Skillnet Climate Ready Academy has announced the launch of its new Climate Risk & Resilience Programme, designed to help Irish businesses assess, manage and respond to the growing climate related risks affecting operations, supply chains, infrastructure and long-term competitiveness.  The new programme coincides with Skillnet Climate Ready Academy’s fifth anniversary, as the Skillnet […]

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Introducing the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy Brand Refresh

June 16, 2026   |   News

Today marks a defining chapter in our journey as we unveil the updated Skillnet Climate Ready Academy brand. An evolution that reflects our growth, our commitment to innovation, and our support for Irish businesses navigating the climate transition. Since our inception, the landscape of sustainability has shifted from a boardroom discussion to a business imperative. […]

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The green transition is a skills transition: why skills‑centred climate action matters

April 7, 2026   |   Business Insights

As Ireland has set national climate targets, the green transition is often framed in terms of policy, investment, and technological innovation. However, an equally critical—and often less visible—dimension underpins this transformation: workforce capability. The green transition is, fundamentally, a skills transition. Across global and European labour markets, demand for green and sustainability-related skills continues to […]

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From skills to capability: A framework for building organisational sustainability readiness

March 16, 2026   |   Business Insights

Research from the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy has found that as organisations advance their sustainability ambitions, it is increasingly clear that developing individual green skills alone is insufficient to deliver meaningful impact. While skills are a critical foundation, they must be supported by broader organisational systems that enable their effective application. This highlights a key insight emerging from both research and practice: sustainable […]

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How Climate Change is Reshaping Risk for Irish Businesses

March 11, 2026   |   Business Insights

Climate change is no longer simply an environmental or reputational issue for Irish business; it is a growing financial risk with direct implications for profitability, insurance, investment, and long-term competitiveness. Evidence shows that climate-related disruption is already leading to cost increases across sectors through damaged property, interrupted operations, supply-chain delays, and reduced productivity. These risks are now significant enough to affect commercial […]

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