Eat the Streets Festival at Richmond Barracks 16th September

16 Sep 2023

Minister Ryan provides Total funding of €12 million for Climate Action Regional Offices

Minister Ryan provides Total funding of €12 million for Climate Action Regional Offices to help strengthen local response to climate challenges.

13 Sep 2023

The Mary Robinson Climate Conference

The Mary Robinson Climate Conference takes place 5-7 July in Ballina, Co Mayo, delivered by The Mary Robinson Centre in partnership with Ballina 2023, Mayo County Council and University of Galway, sponsored by IPB Insurance and EirGrid Group.

23 Jun 2023

Dublin piloting innovative smart green roof monitoring project as part of Climate Action initiative

The purpose of the project is to investigate the effectiveness of green roofs in reducing stormwater runoff from developments and the extent of flooding.

7 Jun 2023

New Climate Newsletter

Newsletter features updates on Ireland’s climate action progress

10 May 2023

Climate Action Roadmap 2023

Department of Finance publish their Climate Action Roadmap 2023

2 May 2023

EU Mission on Adaptation

April Newsletter

28 Apr 2023

Long-term Strategy on GHG Emissions Reductions

Publication of EU-mandated long-term climate strategy.

28 Apr 2023

Adaptation of Local & Regional Roads

New strategy to help protect our roads from the impacts of climate change

21 Apr 2023

Funding for Youth Climate Justice Projects in 2023

Approved funding of €483,728 for 11 new collaborative youth projects

14 Apr 2023

ESB Networks

EV Recharging Infrastructure Connection Screening

12 Apr 2023

Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss

Final Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss Launches

6 Apr 2023

Economic Opportunities Conference

Update on speakers and topics

27 Mar 2023

IPCC Sixth Assessment Report

"Humanity is on thin ice - and that ice is melting fast"

21 Mar 2023

Local Authority Climate Action Plans

Guidelines formally launched by the Minister

14 Mar 2023

EPA Publication: Evidence Synthesis Report 3

Land Use Review: Fluxes, Scenarios and Capacity

13 Mar 2023

Draft Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan

Public consultation opened until 20th April 2023

9 Mar 2023

Green Club Programme

Official launch of Phase 2

6 Mar 2023

Galway City Council

Selected to participate in the EU NetZeroCities Pilot Cities programme.

2 Mar 2023

Línte na Farraige launch Martello Tower, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Installation

This is the third and final installation in the project with the first installation at the Spanish Arch in Galway on September 29th and the second installation at Wexford Harbour on October 28th 2022.

21 Feb 2023

Funding for Local & Regional Roads

Adaptation/Resilience works included

17 Feb 2023

€27 million for community climate action

Community Climate Action Fund and Shared Island Fund

2 Feb 2023

Funding for Active Travel

€290 million announced on walking and cycling infrastructure in 2023

1 Feb 2023

'Climate Action & Sustainability' Lunchtime Lecture Series

Trinity College launch free lunchtime Lecture Series 2023

30 Jan 2023

Climate Action Training for Local Authority Outdoor Staff to Commence

The Local Authority Climate Action Training Programme will commence the roll out of the ‘Delivering Action’ module for all Local Authority outdoor staff across the functional areas of Roads, Environment, Water and Housing in Q1 2023.

18 Jan 2023

Retrofit upskilling and reskilling programmes

Record number of retrofitting enrolments for 2022

17 Jan 2023

Transport vision in Climate Action Plan

Plans to transform how we travel over the coming 7 years

16 Jan 2023

Updated OPW Datasets Published

Indicative fluvial flood maps through the National Indicative Fluvial Mapping Project

6 Jan 2023

SEAI Gap-to Target Model

Updated version now available and new user training in January

5 Jan 2023

The GREENER Toolbox Launched

The GREENER Toolbox is now available. This new outcome of the project aims at reducing the barriers that SMEs face when applying for Green and Circular Public Procurement (GPP/CPP).

20 Dec 2022

€169 million for a just climate transition in Ireland

EU Cohesion Policy

19 Dec 2022

Reduce Your Use Initiative

Public Bodies to lead by Example

12 Dec 2022

Legacy4LIFE Ponds for Biodiversity Project

An Taisce’s Legacy4LIFE Ponds for Biodiversity project aims to promote the establishment of a pond network across Ireland as a measure for climate action, biodiversity restoration and conservation.

9 Dec 2022

GAA Green Clubs Programme

Launch of Phase 2 and Online Toolkits

8 Dec 2022

National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap 2023-2025

Food waste has a significant impact on the production of carbon emissions so cutting down on it can help to meet Ireland’s overall emissions targets.

2 Dec 2022

Bioeconomy News

Consultation open on Bioeconomy Action

30 Nov 2022

Douglas Flood Defences

New flood defences which protect over 200 Douglas properties

29 Nov 2022

EV Commercial Fleet Trial

200 businesses taking part in free trial

29 Nov 2022

Climate Action Plan

Latest progress report published

29 Nov 2022

Ireland’s first ever National Hub Summit

A number of announcements by Minister Humphreys and Minister English

26 Nov 2022

New €3m Creative Climate Action fund launched by Government

Creative Climate Action II: Agents of Change

25 Nov 2022

Cork City stakeholders bridge ‘climate of uncertainty’ science gap at REACHOUT workshop

A European project, striving to ensure that decisions on how Cork City responds to the effects of climate change can benefit from activated and well-informed stakeholder input, marked its first year of implementation with a workshop at the city’s Millennium Hall on 23rd of November.

23 Nov 2022

Electricity storage policy framework for Ireland

Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications launches consultation 

21 Nov 2022

Tourism industry driving Climate Action

Fáilte Ireland introduce practical supports for tourism businesses

21 Nov 2022

New report published by the EPA

Climate Change’s Four Irelands: An Audience Segmentation Analysis

21 Nov 2022

COP 27

A quick review of COP 27

21 Nov 2022

SSE to invest €35m in EV Charging Hubs

SEE plan to develop a nationwide EV charging network

18 Nov 2022

Renewable Heat

Introduction of an obligation on the heat sector by 2024

17 Nov 2022

National Hydrology Conference

Climate Change and Adaptation addressed.

15 Nov 2022

Coastal Erosion Project for Cork

Project will see Cork coastline mapped for coastal erosion

14 Nov 2022

Climate Action Signage

Mayo County Council launch countywide signage initiative.

14 Nov 2022

Incentives for Retrofit Works

New tax incentive to encourage small-scale landlords to undertake retrofitting works

10 Nov 2022

New research by UCC

Irish Businesses Largely Underprepared For Net Zero Transition

10 Nov 2022

First offshore wind auction

Government approves Terms and Condition

9 Nov 2022

Launch of GPP Tool

Office of Government Procurement (OGP) launches online search tool to support GPP

8 Nov 2022

Woodland Creation Open Days

Hosted by Western Forestry Co-op

8 Nov 2022

Energy and Sustainability: Government schemes and resources for retailers

3 Nov 2022

Línte na Farraige launch Wexford Harbour Installation

This is the second installation in the project with the first installation at the Spanish Arch in Galway on September 29th.

28 Oct 2022

Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme 2022 for applications

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, with responsibility for the Circular Economy and Communications, Ossian Smyth, today announced a call for applications for the 2022 funding round of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS).

27 Oct 2022

Community Climate Action Programme Strand 2

Minister Ryan announces grant recipients of new €5 million fund under Strand 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme

27 Oct 2022

SEAI launch their Home Energy Plan

Take control of your energy use this winter

27 Oct 2022

Sustainable Mobility Pathfinder Programme

35 exemplar transport projects announced

17 Oct 2022

Funding for Biodiversity Officers

10 local authorities awarded funding to appoint Biodiversity Officers

14 Oct 2022

Solar panels on homes and other buildings

New planning permission exemptions for rooftops

7 Oct 2022

National Implementation Plan for the Sustainable Development Goals 2022-2024

Developed in collaboration with all Government Departments, key stakeholders, and based on input from two public consultation processes.

5 Oct 2022

Livestock sustainability

Ireland co-hosted international conference on livestock sustainability

3 Oct 2022

Línte na Farraige launch the first light installation in Galway City

Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Mike Cubbard launches the Spanish Arch site which is the first of four LED light installations across the country.

29 Sep 2022

New Solar PV Grants for Businesses, Public Organisations and Community Groups

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has today announced new government supports of up to €2,400 for the installation of solar PV (photovoltaic) panels – for businesses, public organisations and community groups.

22 Sep 2022

Climate Change Advisory Council publish Annual Review

Climate Change Advisory Council published its 2022 annual review in late September.

22 Sep 2022

New solar PV grants

New grants for businesses, public organisations and community groups

22 Sep 2022

MacHale Park Campus Climate Action & Sustainability Strategy

Launch of new Climate Action Strategy by Castlebar Mitchels and Mayo County Board

22 Sep 2022

EU Mission on Adaptation

Local authorities encouraged to join this initiative

9 Sep 2022

The Open Data Climate Action Challenge 2022

The Open Data Climate Action Challenge launched in April of this year

6 Sep 2022

Public consultation on Ireland’s Fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) launched by Minister Noonan

Members of the public can submit their views by November 9th

1 Sep 2022

Update on Community Climate Action Fund

Funding towards Local Authority Climate Action Officers announced.

1 Sep 2022

News from 110 Years Ago

"COAL CONSUMPTION AFFECTING CLIMATE"

22 Aug 2022

Event Programme for Dublin Climate Action Week, 12th to 17th September 2022, launched

Dublin Climate Action Week (#DCAW22) is back for 2022 and the event programme and online registration has been launched.

22 Aug 2022

Offshore Wind Delivery Taskforce

12 Aug 2022

Stories of Change to Inspire Community-led Climate Action

Creative Climate Action Fund

10 Aug 2022

Small-Scale Generation Support Scheme (SSG) in Ireland

Public Consultation Open

3 Aug 2022

Public Consultation on Ecodesign for sustainable Products

The last date for receipt of responses is Tuesday, 13 September at 5pm.

2 Aug 2022

New Initiative to Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Launched by Cork City Council

12 Jul 2022

Five Limerick Communities Explore Creative Climate Action

This summer will see five Limerick communities work with a creative partner to explore an aspect of Decarbonisation that is meaningful to them.

7 Jul 2022

Phasing out of fossil-fuel heating

Climate Action Plan (Action 57a): OPW Report on Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Heating from PS Buildings

6 Jul 2022

Severe Weather Event Management System (SWEMS)

Galway County Council develop and pilot new system to aid real-time decision making during weather and emergency events.

4 Jul 2022

Your Council Day - Pat Kenny Show

What our county councils are doing to fight climate change?

1 Jul 2022

Minister Ryan launches Climate Conversation 2022

Have your say on the future of sustainability and climate action in the country

1 Jul 2022

Atlantic Seaboard North Energy Bureau formally established

Plan Energy Awarded Service Contract

24 Jun 2022

Protect Our Dunes Campaign to Launch on Saturday 25th June

Sand Dunes: The Protect Us, Lets Protect them

24 Jun 2022

Dublin Climate Action Week returns this September

The second Dublin Climate Action Week (#DCAW22) will take place from Monday 12th to Saturday 17th September 2022.

23 Jun 2022

Students can now take part in a new Sustainability Module from local authorities and GAA

As part of the GAA’s Future Leaders Transition Year Programme, a new sustainability module has been launched by local authority Environmental Awareness Officers, Climate Action Regional Offices (CARO), the GAA and the Professional Development Services for Teachers (PDST).

22 Jun 2022

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Awarded for European Cycling Infrastructure

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has been awarded the Cycling Infrastructure Award at the inaugural European Cycling Federation (ECF) Awards.

16 Jun 2022

Dublin's first Electric Vehicle Strategy launched

Dublin Region Local Authorities to deploy 1,650 EV charge points by 2025.

13 Jun 2022

Get Set for the return of the Cork Summer Show

Meet the CARO at the Climate Action Stand

13 Jun 2022

First Climate Action Plan 2021 Progress Report Published

The First Climate Plan 2021 Progress Report has been published.

9 Jun 2022

Business for Biodiversity Platform

New platform to help businesses to take action for biodiversity

8 Jun 2022

Dublin piloting innovative smart green roof monitoring project as part of Climate Action initiative

The Dublin Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) is delighted to partner with UCD Spatial Dynamics Lab, Local Authority and private sector partners on a project to monitor the effectiveness of green roofs for climate action.

3 Jun 2022

New Transport Targets

European Transport Ministers Agree Ambitious New Climate Targets

3 Jun 2022

Meeting with the Joint Committee on Environment & Climate Action

Case made for additional climate action resources for local authorities

1 Jun 2022

Climate Smart: A new transition unit for climate adaptation

The Climate Smart project, run by Trinity College Dublin’s department of geography, has developed a new transition unit to educate young people about climate adaptation in Ireland.

31 May 2022

Renewable Electricity Support Scheme

Provisional results of RESS-2 auction announced

20 May 2022

Ireland's SDG National Implementation Plan

Consultation on the draft of Ireland's 2nd Implementation Plan

20 May 2022

Becoming Kin Big Weekend 21st-22nd May supported by Cork City Council

Tramore Valley Park

16 May 2022

Sligo County Council Welcomes E-bikes company Bolt to Sligo Town

16 May 2022

IGBC launch a draft roadmap to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment

Draft roadmap open for public consultation till July, 7th 2022

6 May 2022

Mayo Changemakers – Mayo’s Global Climate Community

Event to highlight and bring together Mayo people around the world working to protect our planet

6 May 2022

Launch of National Cycle Network Plan

TII would like to hear views on the proposed 3,500km cycle network

4 May 2022

€5m Fund for TV and radio projects to support climate action broadcasting in Ireland

A new €5 million fund has been announced for climate change and climate action content production.

4 May 2022

EPA Research Call 2022

The EPA is seeking innovative research proposals in response to 48 research topics under 8 overarching themes.

14 Apr 2022

€2 million Strategic Partnership for Climate Action and the Agri-Food Sector

New support for the agri-food sector in mitigating and adapting to climate change

6 Apr 2022

CCAC Working Paper Series on Adaptation

Trilogy of adaptation working papers

5 Apr 2022

Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change

IPCC Working Group III Report

4 Apr 2022

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022 –2025

Launch of Public Consultation

31 Mar 2022

Office of the Planning Regulator Publish New Research Paper

Case Study Paper CSP05 entitled ‘Climate Action and the Local Authority Development Plan’.

31 Mar 2022

The Open Data Climate Action Challenge has Launched

Dublin CARO is co-organising a competition wherein participants use ‘open data’ to support and promote climate action in the Dublin Region.

30 Mar 2022

Funding Call under the New European Bauhaus Local Initiatives

This Call is targeting local authorities under the threshold of 100,000 inhabitants.

30 Mar 2022

Climate Action to become Leaving Cert subject in 2024

The Leaving Certificate is introducing a new subject- Climate Action and Sustainable Development. 

29 Mar 2022

GAA Green Clubs Initiative

The Green Clubs Programme is a partnership between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association and Local Authorities across Ireland.

29 Mar 2022

Climate Action Note for LA Housing Departments

A set of inserts for Local Authority Tenants' Handbooks

25 Mar 2022

Climate Action KPIs

Four initial KPIs identified for the local government sector

25 Mar 2022

Offshore Wind Farms Planning Announced

21 Mar 2022

Public consultation survey on New Forest Strategy

Shared National Vision for the role of trees and forests in Ireland’s future

17 Mar 2022

Engineering for Climate Action

Lunchtime Lecture Webinar Series by Trinity College Dublin

16 Mar 2022

IPCC Working Group II Report Published

Climate change: a threat to human wellbeing and health of the planet.

28 Feb 2022

SEAI National Heat Study

Net Zero by 2050 Key Insights, Evidence and Actions

22 Feb 2022

NWE Programme 2021-2027 - Get ready for Call 1

Interreg North-West Europe will open its first call for proposals for the 2021-2027 programming period on Tuesday 22 March with a deadline for submissions of Wednesday 15 June at noon CET (11am Irish time).

21 Feb 2022

2021 Public Sector Energy Efficiency Report

Public bodies and government departments are 34% more energy efficient than in 2009, exceeding the 2020 target of 33%.

15 Feb 2022

New Guide for Sustainable Drainage

Launched by South Dublin County Council

9 Feb 2022

National Residential Retrofit Plan

New plan setting out how we will deliver on our retrofit targets

8 Feb 2022

Energy Poverty Advisory Hub

First call for technical assistance open

8 Feb 2022

Gweedore Photovoltaic Project

Public consultations opens on 5 MW renewable energy project.

4 Feb 2022

WDC Mobility Index Project

Innovative approach to measuring transport services and accessibility in rural centres

3 Feb 2022

Business Travel GHG Emissions

SEAI release Business Travel Input Spreadsheet

3 Feb 2022

Local Biodiversity Action Fund Now Open

On World Wetlands Day Minister Noonan Promotes New Campaign to Highlight the Importance of Key Ecosystems

2 Feb 2022

€25m investment for Ros an Mhíl

Strategic hub to support the floating offshore wind sector

2 Feb 2022

Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund

Cork City Council gears up for the Kinship Project

28 Jan 2022

Active Travel Investment Grants

Local Authorities Active Travel Funding for 2022 Announced

24 Jan 2022

New Maritme Area Consent

Launch of public consultation on consent regime for offshore renewables

20 Jan 2022

High Performance Building Alliance

Enniscorthy is Designated a UN Centre of Excellence at COP 26

18 Jan 2022

Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme Funding 2022

2022 Call for applications – Deadline Date - 4pm Friday, 18th February 2022

10 Jan 2022

Launch of Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder Programme for 2022

2 Jan 2022

Met Eireann Weather and Climate Review 2021

Look back at some of the weather highlights in Ireland during the year

31 Dec 2021

Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy

Launch of new Strategy for Irelands transition to a Circular Economy

16 Dec 2021

Climate Action Plan 2021

Annex of Actions published to support Climate Action Plan 2021

14 Dec 2021

'Climate Change in the Irish Mind' Report

New Report form the EPA on Irish attitudes to Climate Change

14 Dec 2021

AILG Launches Climate Learning Program in partnership with UCC

10 Dec 2021

Cork City Council REACHOUT: Bridging the last mile on local climate action

Cork City Council’s is participating in a European project called REACHOUT.

10 Dec 2021

Launch of LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature Newsletter

Life IP Wild Atlantic Nature has welcomed the first issue of its newsletter

10 Dec 2021

Longford County Council leading on Remote Working Hubs

Remote working during the Covid pandemic had some positive environmental benefits that included less emissions from commuter travel.

10 Dec 2021

Local Authority Training Programme

The Local Authority Climate Action Training Programme is progressing at pace under the management of the Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG).

10 Dec 2021

COP 26

A quick review of COP 26

10 Dec 2021

Green Clubs

Partnership established between the GAA and the CCMA

10 Dec 2021

Guidance for Local Authorities on Climate Adaptation of Regional & Local Roads

Phase 1 Scoping Project on climate adaptation of Regional and Local Roads complete

10 Dec 2021

Reimagining Transport in Local Government

Climate Action, Transport and Networks Committee of CCMA establishes Working Group

10 Dec 2021

Annual Progress Report on Adaptation Strategies/Climate Action Plans

The CAROs, on behalf of the local government sector submitted to the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, the Local Authority Annual Progress Report 2021.

10 Dec 2021

The Woodland Creation on Public Lands Scheme

Developed by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

10 Dec 2021

Climate Toolkit 4 Business

Launch of new website to assist SMEs

10 Dec 2021

LA Waters Community Water Development Fund 2022 now open

Grants available for communities to deliver water, biodiversity, and climate action initiatives

9 Dec 2021

Prospect+ - Capacity building for innovative financing

Building on the success of the Horizon 2020 project PROSPECT

1 Dec 2021

NbS for the Management of Urban Rainwater

Launch of Best Practice Interim Guidance Document

1 Dec 2021

Five Cities Demand Management Study

Department of Transport Publishes the Five Cities Demand Management Research Report

25 Nov 2021

Renewable Energy for Transport

Publication of Renewable Energy for Transport Policy Statement 2021-2023.

25 Nov 2021

European Commission welcomes entries to become part of “100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030”

Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission

25 Nov 2021

Skills Needs to support delivery of Climate Action Plan

Expert Group on Future Skills Needs report the Demand for Renewable Energy, Residential Retrofit and Electric Vehicle Deployment Skills to 2030

24 Nov 2021

€7.4m LIFE on Machair project announced

23 Nov 2021

Urban Planning and Nature-Based Surface Water Management

Upcoming Nature Based SUDS Webinar

19 Nov 2021

Increased Supports for Electric Vehicles in 2022

Department of Transport provides details of eligibility and temporary extensions for EV schemes under Budget 2022.

18 Nov 2021

Pobal launch the Community Climate Action Programme

Climate Education, Capacity Building and Learning by Doing (Strand 2)

12 Nov 2021

Public Sector Innovation Fund 2022 Launch

8th November 2021 at 2pm

5 Nov 2021

Government publish Climate Action Plan 2021

"Climate Action Plan 2021 – Securing Our Future"

4 Nov 2021

Beach-dune environments as a Nature-based Solution

Structured Doctoral (PhD) scholarship advertised

3 Nov 2021

SEAI Community Enabling Framework

End-to-end support to create a community energy sector

29 Oct 2021

Waterways Ireland Climate Action Plan Public Consultations Now Open

Waterways Ireland launches its first draft Climate Action Plan

27 Oct 2021

Ireland's First Carbon Budgets published by CCAC

Carbon Budget's aim to reduce emissions by 51% by 2030.

26 Oct 2021

SEAI Establishes Community of Practice

Green Public Procurement Energy Community of Practice

26 Oct 2021

Earthshot Prize Ceremony 2021

Inaugural Earthshot Winners Announced in London

20 Oct 2021

Irish Climate Law in Line with International Best Practice

A comparative assessment of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021

18 Oct 2021

New Green Hub for Offaly

Funded by the Government Just Transition Fund

17 Oct 2021

The Innovation in Politics Awards 2021

Covid crisis and the climate crisis turn out to be strong drivers of change

15 Oct 2021

EU Governance on Energy & Climate Action

Adaptation information published on Climate-ADAPT

8 Oct 2021

Environment and Planning Legislation

New Level 7 Certificate developed by IT Carlow in collaboration with LASNTG

30 Sep 2021

COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference

Glasgow: 31 October - 12 November

30 Sep 2021

Linte na Farraige

CARO worked on behalf of FCC and other councils to submit a successful application to the Creative Ireland Fund. 

30 Sep 2021

Dublin Climate Action Week

The four Dublin local authorities in conjunction with Codema and CARO organised ‘Dublin Climate Action Week’ in September 2021.

30 Sep 2021

WIRE App

All the local authority adaptation strategies identified the need to gather and organise data on the impacts of climate change locally.

30 Sep 2021

Risk Management and Adaptation

Effective planning for adaptation to climate change must be underpinned by an understanding and assessment of the risks posed by ongoing and projected climate change.

30 Sep 2021

Climate Action Fund

Call for EU LIFE Programme 2021 Co-financing Grant Scheme

28 Sep 2021

EU Methane Strategy

European Commission propose binding measures and targets to reduce methane emissions by 2030

28 Sep 2021

Green Public Procurement

EPA publish guidance and accompanying criteria for the public sector

16 Sep 2021

NFGWS Rural Water Webinar

New Framework for Climate Action on Group Water Schemes

10 Sep 2021

E-Scooter Safety Concerns On Public Roads

Currently illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter on public roads

6 Sep 2021

Climate Action - What is means for Local Government

Local Authority Times - Summer 2021

3 Sep 2021

EPA Fast-track to Policy Funding Scheme

Two calls for research proposals are now open. Closing on 6th September 2021 at 17:00 GMT.

23 Aug 2021

Climate Change and Coastal Heritage Exhibition

Exhibition launched at Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown LexIcon Library

19 Aug 2021

The Bank of Ireland launches Woodland Nature Credits

New scheme for companies to plant forests and offset carbon

18 Aug 2021

Electrification of Fleet and EV Charging

New Guidance Document from CCMA Working Group

17 Aug 2021

New Regulations to give effect to EU's Clean Vehicle Directive

Phase out of fossil fuel vehicles in public fleets.

13 Aug 2021

EPA Research Report 386: The Status of Ireland’s Climate, 2020

Ireland’s climate is warmer and wetter in recent decades than previously observed.

12 Aug 2021

Comprehensive Assessment of the Potential for Efficient Heating and Cooling in Ireland

Report to European Commission

9 Aug 2021

IPCC Working Group 1 Report - “Code red for humanity”

IPCC deliver their starkest warning yet

9 Aug 2021

Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder Programme

2020 Progress Update

5 Aug 2021

EU (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2021

New regulations for the installation of EV charging Infrastructure

4 Aug 2021

€2m Creative Climate Action Fund

14 Projects announced by Minister Cather Martin & Eamon Ryan

29 Jul 2021

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021

Ireland’s ambitious Climate Act signed into law

23 Jul 2021

New SEAI scheme to support SMEs

SMEs can avail of a €2,000 voucher to cover energy audit

21 Jul 2021

The 2021 LIFE Calls have been launched

The LIFE programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action.

19 Jul 2021

Improving Energy Efficiency of Traditional Buildings

Consultation open on new draft guidance

19 Jul 2021

Fingal Cultural Heritage & Climate Change Risk Assessment

Fingal Co. Co. launch study on vulnerability of heritage assets to climate hazards.

16 Jul 2021

Update on Local Authority Climate Action KPIs

CCMA publish Literature Review to inform KPI development

9 Jul 2021

North-South MoU on Climate Action and Cultural Heritage

Resilience of cultural heritage assets needs to be increased

8 Jul 2021

New Website to search all local government jobs

Search for all recruitment opportunities in one place

2 Jul 2021

Local Authorities to bridge finance Energy Master Plans

New partnership with SEAI to support SECs

29 Jun 2021

Portlaoise Decarbonisation Zone

Update on National Demonstration Project for Decarbonisation Zones.

25 Jun 2021

Climate Adaptation of Regional & Local Roads

New guidance documents to address the impacts of climate change on regional and local roads

25 Jun 2021

Sand Dunes: 'They Protect Us, Let's Protect Them'

CARO launch awareness campaign to coincide with World Sand Dune Day

25 Jun 2021

Tallaght District Heating Scheme

Ireland’s first large scale district heating project commences.

25 Jun 2021

EPA National GHG Emission Projections

Publication of EPA's Greenhouse Gas emissions projections for the period 2020-2040

22 Jun 2021

Farm Zero C Project

Project to make 5,000 dairy farms climate neutral awarded €2 million

21 Jun 2021

An Fóram Uisce

The Water Forum’s proposed Framework for Integrated Land and Landscape Management (FILLM)

21 Jun 2021

Community Monuments Fund Grants

Minister Noonan announces 2021 Community Monuments Fund grants of over €4 million

18 Jun 2021

The four Dublin local authorities jointly launch Dublin’s first Climate Action Week

Taking place from 13th to 19th September 2021.

16 Jun 2021

Workshop Report on Biodiversity & Climate Change

Launch of IPBES-IPCC Co-Sponsored Workshop Report on Biodiversity & Climate Change

15 Jun 2021

Funding for Youth Climate Justice Projects

Minister Roderic O’Gorman awards funding to 14 projects

5 Jun 2021

Funding to improve climate resilience of roads

€17.3m climate adaptation investment programme

3 Jun 2021

SEAI's Schools Programmes

Latest updates from SEAI's Schools programme

3 Jun 2021

Climate Enterprise Action Fund

Webinars on the benefits of sustainability to business and Enterprise Ireland green supports

27 May 2021

Launch of Bog Restoration Project

Collaboration between NPWS & Intel to restore 60 hectares of blanket bog

20 May 2021

Macra Backs Rural Ireland

Macra na Feirme launches Rural Transport Policy

20 May 2021

EPA Research Call

2021 EPA Research Call now open with €10.5 million available for new research projects

18 May 2021

Cities on Route to 2030

CDP report looking at what cities must do to build a 1.5°C aligned and resilient future

17 May 2021

Offshore Electricity Transmission System

Government publishes framework for Ireland’s Offshore Electricity Transmission System to facilitate huge growth in renewable energy

13 May 2021

SEAI Gap-to-Target Model

Release of the latest version of the Gap to Target Spreadsheet Tool

12 May 2021

Kilkenny County Council

Reduction in mowing to support pollinators

12 May 2021

Deliberative Futures Toolkit

Imagining2050 has launched a new Toolkit promoting Deliberative Dialogue with Local Communities

5 May 2021

Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund

Minister Ryan announces opening of new €15 million ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund’

3 May 2021

National Peatlands Strategy

Launch of a public consultation on the mid-term review of the National Peatlands Strategy

30 Apr 2021

WIRE App noted in OPS2020 Report

OPS2020 Final Progress Report includes a Case Study of the CARO WIRE App.

21 Apr 2021

€10m Climate Enterprise Action Fund Announced

The Climate Enterprise Action Fund will help companies reduce emissions and embed sustainability in how they work.

19 Apr 2021

Delivering Effective Climate Action 2030

Local authorities launch their strategy to lead on climate Action - Delivering Effective Climate Action 2030

14 Apr 2021

Five Cities Demand Management Study

Publication of Five Cities Demand Management Study Phase 1 Report and Toolkits

14 Apr 2021

Urban Planning and Nature Based Surface Water Management

Local Authority Times - Spring 2021

1 Apr 2021

Changes to Electric Vehicle Grant Scheme

Electric Vehicle Grant Scheme to prioritise fully electric cars as part of drive to halve country’s carbon emissions by 2030.

1 Apr 2021

Creative Climate Action Fund

New €2 million fund for creative & cultural projects to engage the public around climate action.

31 Mar 2021

DPS for Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Works

Dynamic Purchasing System for Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Woks

31 Mar 2021

Zero by 50

Report by Wind Energy Ireland details how Ireland can reach net zero emissions by 2050, with the potential to create 50,000 jobs in local economies

31 Mar 2021

Alternatives to Chemical Herbicides Initiative

Research project to develop an environmentally sustainable weed control programme that also promotes biodiversity.

31 Mar 2021

Climate Action Training for Local Authorities

The Local Authority Climate Action Training Programme has been developed in response to Action 150 of the Climate Action Plan 2019.

31 Mar 2021

Consultation on Community Benefit Fund

Public Consultation on Good Practice Principles for Community Benefit Funds under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme

30 Mar 2021

€70m to Rural Councils for Active Cycling and Walking Infrastructure

New Rural Active Travel Investment Programme Distributes over €70 Million in year one of a five-year plan.

30 Mar 2021

European City Facility - Second Call for Applications

The Second Call for applications to the EUCF initiative is open from 29th March 2021 to 31st May 2021.

29 Mar 2021

Nature Based Solutions Webinars

The CARO hosted a series of webinars exploring the roll of NbS for Coastal Community groups involved in climate action.

29 Mar 2021

All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2021-2025

Five-year roadmap that aims to help bees, other pollinating insects and our wider biodiversity.

26 Mar 2021

Public Consultation – Climate Action Plan 2021

A public consultation is being launched today to seek opinions in the preparation of the 2021 Climate Action Plan.

23 Mar 2021

Call for Expert Evidence – Climate Action Plan 2021

A public consultation is being launched today to seek opinions in the preparation of the 2021 Climate Action Plan.

23 Mar 2021

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021

The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 has been approved.

23 Mar 2021

Walking and Cycling Infrastructure for Schools

Ministers announce new initiative to support walking and cycling infrastructure for schools

18 Mar 2021

Funding Opportunity - Environment Fund 2021 - Circular Economy

Applications invited for funding to support projects that combat excess consumption and reduce waste in communities.

18 Mar 2021

New HDV Grant Scheme

Minister announces HDV Grant Scheme to encourage companies towards zero or lower carbon emission vans, trucks and buses

15 Mar 2021

New EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change

European Commission adopted its new EU Strategy on Adaptation to climate change on 24th February 2021

25 Feb 2021

€45m investment for Social Housing Retrofit Programme

€45m investment in Local Authority Homes announced under a Retrofitting Programme for Social Housing

19 Feb 2021

€23m for adaptation and resilience works for local and regional roads

Government announce €23 million funding for climate change adaptation and resilience works for local and regional roads for 2021

16 Feb 2021

National Biodiversity Action Plan Audit 2021

The National Biodiversity Forum audit of the Interim Review of Ireland's National Biodiversity Action Plan.

16 Feb 2021

Local Authority Decarbonisation Zones

Each Local Authority to identify a decarbonization zone by 30th April 2021

11 Feb 2021

Expansion of the Electric SPSV (eSPSV) Scheme

€15m scrappage scheme now available to taxi drivers who go electric

4 Feb 2021

New Appointments to Climate Change Advisory Council

Marie Donnelly appointed as Chair of Climate Change Advisory Council

3 Feb 2021

248 New Active Travel Resources

Ministers to fund up to 248 new jobs in local authorities to expand walking and cycling facilities.

22 Jan 2021

Support for Businesses through EXEED Scheme

Government funding of €14 million available for businesses under SEAI EXEED Scheme

21 Jan 2021

Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on 2020 GHG

Short term emissions reductions due to the Covid 19 pandemic

21 Jan 2021

EU on Track to Meet GHG Emissions

The EU on track to its 2020 emission target, but national situations differ

18 Jan 2021

New Scheme to Sell Excess Energy Back to Grid

New scheme to allow citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations to sell electricity into the grid.

15 Jan 2021

2020 Ties with 2016 for Warmest Year on Record

In 2020, temperatures globally were an average of 1.25 degrees higher than in pre-industrial times

8 Jan 2021

GHG Emissions and Managed Wetlands

Ireland will now report GHG emissions and removals from managed wetlands as part of progress towards EU GHG targets

7 Jan 2021

A Year of Extremes, from Wettest February to Driest Spring

‘2020 is on course to be the 10th consecutive year of above-normal temperatures'

1 Jan 2021

CARO WIRE App

The CARO Wire App wins Innovation Award in Chambers Ireland Local Government Awards 2020

26 Nov 2020

Engineers Ireland Conference

President says we can't 'continue with the mere placing of a green lens on economic policies' to save the planet

21 Oct 2020

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020

Government publishes draft of new climate law which commits Ireland to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

7 Oct 2020

National Adaptation Framework

Consultation open on the review of the NAF

1 Jan 0001

What are Renewable Fuels?

1 Jan 0001

SEAI Energy in Ireland Launch

The 21st edition of the Energy in Ireland report examines energy trends in Ireland from 2022 to 2001.

1 Jan 0001

Climate Action Certificate Course

Sustineo in conjunction with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

1 Jan 0001

National Land Cover Map

New land cover map available for Ireland

1 Jan 0001