Today, 🇮🇪's ExB statement focused on: - UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳's contribution across all 17 SDGs ♻️ - Its vital work in crisis situations incl. in 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 & 🇱🇧 - ⁠MONDIACULT & the promotion of culture as a common good 🎭 - support for SIDS 🌊 - The upcoming interviews for the post of DG 💼🇺🇳

Today, David Brück, 🇮🇪 Ambassador to the OECD & UNESCO delivered two statements on UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳's actions in #Gaza, & on UNRWA's educational activities in the OPTs 🇺🇳 We 🇮🇪 remain unwavering in our support to Palestine 🇵🇸 and call for a UNESCO-led mission to Gaza as soon as possible to assess the situation there.

Today, 🇮🇪 delivered its statement on UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳's actions in 🇺🇦. We continue to stand with Ukraine We support UNESCO's vital work in Ukraine in all areas of its mandate🎭🗞️🧪🎒 We are proud to have provided a series of contributions to UNESCO to protect its cultural heritage 🇺🇳

An inspiring evening welcoming former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, to UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, for a Q&A and screening of #MrsRobinson, a powerful documentary focused on her lifelong commitment to building a fairer, more just world. 🇮🇪🇺🇳

📢Are you between 18 and 30 years old and curious about international politics and the role of young people in decision-making processes? Then Youthwise, the OECD's youth panel, could be the opportunity for you! Find out more and apply by 15 May here 👇 oecd.org/en/about/progr…

Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, addressed the Global Ireland Summit 2025. He outlined three major challenges for the global energy system - energy security, climate change and access to energy in the developing world. #GlobalIreland

It was fantastic to accompany Fatih Birol for a series of meetings in Dublin this week on how the International Energy Agency can support 🇮🇪’s key energy priorities and the energy transition

We were delighted to co-host with Tourism-Culture-Arts-Gaeltacht-Sport-Media & the Centre Culturel Irlandais a lecture by Michael O'Flaherty "Artists as Defenders of Human Rights" as the 1st of a series of events marking the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 2005 Convention on the diversity of cultural expressions 🇮🇪 🇺🇳

Great to be part of an important discussion today on the OECD’s contribution to development. Important input from Mathias Cormann, Manuel Tovar, Elmar Schiller of Cancillería Perú🇵🇪, Martin Bille Hermann, Business at OECD and Mary Beth Goodman of OECD Development 1/2

I then had the privilege to speak at the International Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean where the focus was on financing sustainable investment.  Terrific speakers included Elmer Schialer, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Susana Sumelzo Jordán and Eleonore Caroit. 2/2

Really great to join OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann Manuel Tovar and Denys Shmyhal together with Costa Rica at OECD at the launch of the 2025 #OECDministerial. For 🇮🇪 international cooperation and dialogue remain critical at these times of political and economic uncertainty.

Today marks the start of the #OECDMinisterial Council Meeting! Representatives from around the 🌎, including 🇮🇪, will discuss a range of issues including the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives approach to sustainable & inclusive growth, advancing AI, & leveraging the digital economy for shared prosperity.

Continuing our important discussions this afternoon at the #OECDministerial with OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Secretary General Mathias Cormann and Costa Rica at OECD on how to reinforce the rules-based international trading system and build sustainable and inclusive growth. ➡️ oecd.org/mcm

The second day of the #OECDMinisterial is underway as Ministers and Ambassadors engage in an important discussion on the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives’s global outreach and enlargement. David Brück, 🇮🇪 Ambassador to the OECD & UNESCO reflects on - Support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 - Engagement with LAC 🌎 - Contributions to development work 💡

🔴 LIVE NOW: OECD 2025 Ministerial Council Meeting Closing Press Conference with Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and MCM Chair Costa Rica. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

And that's a wrap on this year's #OECDMinisterial! Important progress made on key issues👇 🌎Approval of Strategic Framework for Latin America and the Caribbean ✏️Signature of Scoping Note for an AI Policy Toolkit 📈Progress on economic, trade & digital work

Ministers have concluded our 2025 #OECDministerial, coming together to solve the challenges of our time through dialogue and co-operation. Read the Statement of the Chair of MCM 2025: oe.cd/64F Read about key outcomes of MCM 2025: oe.cd/64A

Striking piece from economist David McWilliams on a recent OECD Education report on the importance of investing in education and the positive impact that this has had in 🇮🇪. irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/0…

Yesterday, we were delighted to co-host with Department of Culture, Communications and Sport & the Centre Culturel Irlandais a panel discussion "Celtic Languages, towards revitalization?" as the 2nd of a series of events marking the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 2005 Convention on the diversity of cultural expressions 🇮🇪

Last week, we were delighted to come together with our friends from across the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives, UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 and International Energy Agency to celebrate #Pride2025. Ireland is committed to tackling inequality, celebrating inclusion and breaking down the barriers for LGBTIQ+ communities. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🇮🇪