On 4 November 2021, the Government published the Climate Action Plan 2021. This plan sets out indicative ranges of emissions reductions for all sectors of the economy. It also sets out the practical policies and measures that we need to take to meet our climate targets. My Department has engaged proactively with the public, stakeholders and other Government Departments and Agencies to deliver an ambitious, fair and achievable Climate Action Plan. This ambitious plan has been developed following a range of analyses conducted across all sectors of our economy.
There are different levels of ambition for each sector, which take account of each sector’s respective starting point and the potential to reduce emissions within the sector. All sectors will reduce emissions by an ambitious and achievable percentage, each playing a vital role in meeting our overall targets.
The plan includes measures for micro-generation, farm management and afforestation and other measures, such as organic farming which will mean the agriculture sector will play an important role in meeting our targets while protecting farm incomes and ensuring that Ireland maintains its key role and reputation for sustainable food production.
The measures which are set out in the Climate Action Plan 2021 will require fundamental changes across many aspects of Irish life. However these challenges will present us with opportunities to create a cleaner, greener economy and a society which cuts emissions, while creating jobs and protecting our people and the planet.
