Climate change

Members of the public have had their say on how Northern Ireland will address climate change in a series of ten public consultation events.

During the 16-week consultation, events were held in Belfast, Cookstown, Craigavon, Enniskillen, Ballymena, Newry, Ballynahinch, Omagh, Derry/Londonderry and Coleraine, enabling members of the public to learn about Northern Ireland’s first draft Climate Action Plan for 2023-27 and help shape its policies to reduce carbon emissions.

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said: “In recent weeks and years, we have seen the damaging and costly impacts of climate change around the world and closer to home from flash flooding, wildfires, warmer seas and more frequent and severe storms. No section of society is immune, but we can still collectively address it.

“The launch of the draft Climate Action Plan is a significant milestone for Northern Ireland that will inform how we reduce carbon emissions, grow our green economy, protect our environment and improve our health and wellbeing.”

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