Dublin City Council has approved the local authority climate action plan Climate Neutral Dublin 2030.

The climate plan was approved as required under Section 16 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021.

The Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 plan outlines Dublin City Council's efforts to prepare the city and its residents for anticipated climate change impacts, such as flooding, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and drought.

It also details the measures the City Council will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support global initiatives to keep warming below 1.5°C.

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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 stated: "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.''