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Motion to Adopt a Climate Action Policy

📅 Passed: 2 Apr 2025
⏳ Expires: 2 Apr 2028
🎯 Area: Community / National Affairs / International Affairs

Council adapted a Climate Action Policy; aligning with UCD’s position as an SDG champion and global leader in sustainability. The Union is committed to hold the University accountable for its commitments in research, education, and sustainability practices, while encouraging ongoing dialogue and action to address the climate crisis within the student body.

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Support for Ongoing Student Protests in Serbia

📅 Passed: 17 Mar 2025
⏳ Expires: 17 Mar 2028
🎯 Area: International Affairs

UCDSU expresses solidarity with Serbian student protesters demanding transparency, justice, and increased university funding following a fatal construction collapse. Council called on UCDSU to recognise the importance of direct democracy in the protests and the justified use of non-violent direct action.

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Motion to Mandate the Union on Holding the University Accountable for the Palestine Encampment Agreement

📅 Passed: 17 Feb 2025
⏳ Expires: 17 Feb 2028
🎯 Area: International Affairs

UCDSU will monitor and pressure UCD University management to fully implement the demands agreed upon following the Palestine solidarity encampment protest. Council has mandated the President and Campaigns & Engagement Officer to oversee the agreement’s implementation in line with BDS principles and to continue advocacy on University boards and committees until the agreement is fully delivered.

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Palestinian Solidarity

📅 Passed: 6 Nov 2023
⏳ Expires: 6 Nov 2026
🎯 Area: National Affairs

UCDSU stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people and calls for an immediate ceasefire and end to violence in Gaza. The students’ union is mandated to provide continued support for Palestine Awareness Week on campus, and the BDS campaign globally.

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