Dublin City Council

Climate Neutral Dublin 2030

Dublin City Council has approved its local authority climate action plan Climate Neutral Dublin 2030, as required pursuant to Section 16 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021.

Through the plan, the council is inviting the public to join them in taking action and making changes towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 sets out the actions that Dublin City Council is taking to prepare our city and people living here for the known impacts of climate change – flooding, sea level rise, extreme weather events, and drought. Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 sets out how the City Council will mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and contribute the global effort to limit warming to below 1.5°C.

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí De Róiste said “I'm excited that today and going forward we have a plan that gives us the opportunity to work together to co-create, climate solutions that work for all of us and our rooted in a shared vision for our home, our city - A Dublin that is resilient and a leader.”  

Chief Executive of Dublin City Council, Richard Shakespeare added, “The scale of the journey we are on is obvious and will be challenging.  Over the next 7 years as Chief Executive I’m committed to working with all of you to deliver the ambition of Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 and to see Dublin continue to be a Global Green City”

Cllr Claire Byrne, Chair of Climate Action, Energy and Environment SPC, Dublin City Council said, “The journey ahead is going to be difficult and frustrating at times, but it will also be rewarding. Dublin City Council, as a whole is looking forward to working with everyone to make our home a place where everyone can live cleaner, greener, healthier lives.''

OECD Project - Towards the Implementation of a Transformative Climate Action Plan in Dublin

Dublin City is one of the 112 cities that are part of the EU Mission 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities. As part of the Mission, cities develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP) and an Investment Plan to guide the city towards system’s change for carbon neutrality by 2030. In the National context, Dublin City Council (DCC) was required to develop a Climate Action Plan that contributes to halving greenhouse gases emissions by 2030 (compared to 2018), and neutrality by 2050 at the latest.

The Plan that was published and adopted by the City Council – Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 – responds to both these asks. It aims to achieve a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and strives for neutrality before 2050.

However, developing a plan is not sufficient to achieve these targets. Whole society behaviour needs to change towards more sustainable lifestyles. To spark (and to nurture) change, systems need to be designed so that sustainable choices are the most convenient options.

First Challenge - Children's Movement Through the City

Dublin City Council is in the midst of transforming how people move through the city and is striving to ensure that it is sustainable and designed for all ages. With the ambition to pedestrianize the city centre and build 310 kms of cycle paths over the next 6 years, public support and multi-disciplinary collaboration are vital, but challenging to gain and maintain.

In this context Dublin City Council’s first challenge focuses on childrens’ movement through the city, specifically their ability to move safely whether by walking, cycling wheeling or scooting.

With less than half of school trips done by active travel, allowing children to walk and cycle throughout the city can significantly reduce emissions. The challenge can also bring together efforts from multiple actors and shed light on the impact of mobility on children’s health (e.g. via better air quality, reduced obesity thanks to opportunities for physical activity), which can contribute to increasing public support for the on-going transformation.

https://www.oecd.org/climate-change/systems-innovation/

A Connected Circular Economy

Belfast City Council and Dublin City Council were awarded funding under the Shared Island Fund to undertake a Strategic Assessment Report/ Strategic Outline Case (SAR/SOC) into the development of Connected Circular Economy Hubs in Belfast and Dublin to support the Island of Ireland’s transition to a circular economy.  

Following a year that involved a deep dive into the policy context in Ireland and Northern Ireland, extensive review of international practice in relation to circular economy hubs and regions, workshops with key circular economy stakeholders in Belfast and Dublin, an Expert Advisory Group and the Connected Circular Economy Steering Committee from Belfast City Council and Dublin City Council, the report has identified options for creating a vibrant network of connected hubs. 

Downloads

• DCC OECD Project
• ConnectedCircularEconomyHubsSARSOC Final
• DCC Climate Newsletter Quarter 2 2024
• P23-105 Dublin City SEA Statement_compressed
• P23-105 Dublin City SEA Environmental Report
• P23-105 Dublin City LACAP NIR
• P23-105 Dublin City AA Conclusion Statement