Government approves Climate Action Plan 2025
It is the third statutory update to the plan since the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 was signed into law, committing Ireland to reducing
What Does Ireland''s 2030 Climate Action Plan Have in Store?
Ireland''s 2030 Climate Action Plan is one of the boldest steps the country has taken in tackling climate change. With a legally binding target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by
Ireland''s climate action strategy
Ireland is committed to reaching climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1) and to delivering a 51 % reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, compared with 2018.
Latest emissions data | Environmental Protection Agency
In 2023, Ireland''s GHG emissions are estimated to be 58.82 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO₂eq), which is 6.1% lower (or 3.79 Mt CO₂eq) than emissions in 2022 (62.26 Mt CO₂eq) and
Accelerated emissions reductions required to meet climate targets
Yet despite this awareness, Ireland''s emissions reduction report card remains firmly in “must do better” territory. The State''s legally binding greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target is 51...
Long-term Strategy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
Ireland''s Long-term Strategy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions sets out indicative pathways, beyond 2030, towards achieving carbon neutrality for Ireland by 2050.
Ireland significantly off track on 2030 climate targets
The EPA''s latest GHG emissions projections, for the period 2024 - 2055, indicates that Ireland is significantly off track to meet its legally binding climate targets for 2030.
Ireland''s targets to reduce air pollution
Ireland has committed to reducing air emissions in national, EU and international agreements. These agreements contain targets that Ireland aims to meet, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Ireland''s Greenhouse Gas Emissions decrease by 2 per cent in 2024
Ireland''s EU target is a 42% reduction in emissions from key sectors including agriculture, transport, and buildings by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions were
Ireland reduces greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50.2%
Tuesday 3 February 2026 Between 2013 and 2024, Ireland reduced its greenhouse gas emissions intensity of gross value added by 50.2%, according to Eurostat data. This compares with