Offaly County Council is delighted to publish the Climate Action Plan 2024-2029.
The ambition of this Plan is aligned to the Government’s National Climate Objective which seeks to achieve the transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, environmentally sustainable and climate neutral economy by 2050. To secure this sustainable future for the citizens of Offaly, the Council has prepared this Climate Action Plan for the period 2024 to 2029 to create a low carbon and climate resilient County, by delivering and promoting best practice in climate action in Offaly.
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 frames Ireland’s legally binding climate ambition to deliver a reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 51% by 2030. Offaly County Council will be required to reduce its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 51% by 2030 and increase its energy efficiency by 50%. To date Offaly County Council have already begun a range of measures and initiatives to help us achieve this statutory target.
The vision for Offaly will be to transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, environmentally sustainable and climate neutral economy.
118 climate actions have been developed for Offaly County Councils Climate Action Plan under six main themes:
- Governance and Leadership
- Built Environment
- Transport
- Natural Environment and Green Infrastructure
- Community Resilience and Transition
- Sustainability and Resource Management
Please click here to view the Offaly County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 in English.
Please click here to view Offaly County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 in Irish.
Environmental Reports
Local Authority Climate Action Plan – Strategic Environmental Assessment Documentation
Documentation relating to the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Local Authority Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 is provided below. The purpose of this SEA was to identify, assess, and mitigate potential likely significant environmental effects associated with the Plan, and integrate environmental considerations into the preparation, adoption, and implementation of the Plan.
- Please click here to view the SEA Environmental Report
- Please click here to view the SEA Statement
- Please click here to view the SEA Notice of Adoption
Local Authority Climate Action Plan – Appropriate Assessment Documentation
Documentation relating to the Appropriate Assessment (AA) of the Local Authority Climate Action plan 2024 – 2029 is provided below. The purpose of the AA was to identify, assess and mitigate potential significant adverse effects on designated European sites.
- Please click here to view the Natura Impact Report
- Please click here to view the AA Statement
- Please click here to view the AA Final Determination
The Local Authority Climate Action Plan has been developed from the following studies: