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There are roughly 10,000 people in emergency accommodation in Ireland

Department of Housing, 2019

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by 2030

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WHY IT MATTERS

Pressures on housing supply and the consequent increasing house prices and rents and the high incidence of homelessness are some of the most pressing challenges currently facing Ireland. For all of us to survive and prosper, we need new, intelligent urban planning that creates safe, affordable and resilient cities with green and culturally inspiring living conditions. Other common urban challenges include congestion, lack of funds to provide basic services, declining infrastructure and rising air pollution. 

  • What Can I Do?
    Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.
  • What Can I Do?
    Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.
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