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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 17h

The Council is calling for stronger staffing and technical expertise to speed up delivery of flood protection. 30 of 54 major flood relief schemes remain at preliminary design stage eight years after being prioritised. Read more at shorturl.at/OZoFL

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Council has updated its Factsheet on ETS2. There is a significant risk of Ireland losing its derogation from important elements of the ETS Directive in the event that there are material changes to the Governments plans for increases to the national carbon tax. To read more: tinyurl.com/mu7kjv2f

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Preparing for climate impacts requires investment — but delaying action has a cost too. Council recommends a Government-wide approach to understanding both the investment needed for climate resilience and the costs of inaction for households, businesses, communities and the State. shorturl.at/Hy3hV

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ireland needs to stop reacting to individual climate events and start preparing systematically for a climate of greater extremes. The Council says Ireland’s climate resilience planning and preparation does not yet match the scale or urgency of the risks the country faces. shorturl.at/0rBfZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Two of Council's recommendations come with a clear 12-month timeframe: ➡️ A properly resourced plan for Agriculture mitigation measures ➡️ A land-parcel-specific climate resilience and risk management tool The focus is on moving from ambition to practical delivery. Read more: shorturl.at/7guxI

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Council Secretariat's own @docfloods.bsky.social, spoke on progress and challenges in adaptation in Ireland in a fireside chat at the opening plenary alongside Dr. Richard Miller @thecccuk.bsky.social at the MACC UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub (MACC Hub) conference in Belfast today.

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Council recommends a more structured dialogue between Government, farmers, rural communities and rural workers to ensure policy design, funding, knowledge transfer and training reflect costs, benefits, barriers and opportunities associated with climate action. Read Review shorturl.at/ehMzH

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What are the key messages from the Council’s Agriculture and Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Sectoral Review? Our latest carousel highlights five things to know - from emissions and forestry to food-system resilience and farm diversification. Read more: shorturl.at/ntMzE

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Progress on biomethane remains far behind target. Only 0.04 TWh was injected into the gas grid between 2022 and 2024 - around 0.7% of the Government’s 2030 target. The Council says delays to the Renewable Heat Obligation are holding back progress. Read more: shorturl.at/AVsGN

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Did you know Ireland imports around 83% of the fruit and vegetables it consumes? The Council says stronger domestic horticulture could help make our food system more resilient. Read more: shorturl.at/GNYgj

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ireland is falling short of its afforestation targets. In 2025, 2,527 hectares of new forest were planted, against an annual target of 8,000 hectares. The Council says the next Forestry Programme must address the barriers holding back participation. Read more: shorturl.at/lonRa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Agriculture emissions are falling, but delivery needs to accelerate. In 2025, emissions were 4.7% below the revised 2018 baseline, against the Government’s 10% reduction commitment. Read more: shorturl.at/yWuUz

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today, the Council launched its Agriculture, Land Use and Forestry Review. Farmers are facing growing challenges as a result of prolonged rainfall, drought and heat. Farmers need practical information, advice, financial support and viable options to adapt and diversify. shorturl.at/tCKjP

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

How can one heat network serve multiple homes and buildings? District heating uses insulated pipes to deliver heat from sources including renewable energy, geothermal energy and excess heat that might otherwise go unused. Read more at shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We must prepare our communities and buildings for the impacts of climate change. The Council’s Built Environment Review highlights the opportunity to strengthen climate resilience as buildings are upgraded. Read more at shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ireland needs a clear pathway for upgrading buildings and phasing out fossil fuel heating. The Council is calling for the delayed National Building Renovation Plan to be published without further delay. Read the Council's Built Environment Sectoral Review: shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Ireland’s older homes remain at the centre of the retrofit challenge. Newer homes are much more likely to achieve an A-rated Building Energy Rating, while much of the existing housing stock still needs to be upgraded. Read more: shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What does it mean to retrofit a home? Measures such as insulation, upgraded windows and doors, solar PV and decarbonised heating can create a warmer, more comfortable home that uses less energy. Read more: shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Solar PV can lower household electricity bills, but access remains uneven. People in social housing and the rental market can face greater barriers to installing and benefiting from solar energy. Read more at www.ClimateCouncil.ie

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The options available to reduce emissions from heating will depend on local circumstances. District heating may suit areas with high heat demand, while heat pumps may be more effective elsewhere. Read the Built Environment Review ➡️ www.ClimateCouncil.ie

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Did you know that the Council's Built Environment Review highlights that around 90% of Ireland’s heat demand is still met by fossil fuels? This leaves households, businesses and public services exposed to price volatility, supply risks and energy insecurity. ➡️ shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Demand for home energy upgrades rose sharply following changes to grant supports in early 2026. This indicates strong public appetite for retrofitting when financial supports make upgrades more affordable and accessible. Read more at shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Council's Built Environment Sectoral Review highlights that progress on retrofitting local authority homes remains too slow to meet the 2030 target. This is a key part of reducing emissions, lowering energy bills and improving living standards. Learn more at shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Ireland made further progress on home energy upgrades in 2025, but delivery remained below the national target. By year-end, 84,270 homes had been upgraded to BER B2 or better, against a target of 120,000. Read more: shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Emissions from Ireland’s homes and buildings fell in 2025, mainly due to fewer days requiring heating. However, the outlook for 2026–2030 remains challenging. Sustained reductions will require more efficient buildings and a faster move away from fossil-fuel heating. Read more at shorturl.at/96mCa

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Today, the Council published the Built Environment chapter of its Annual Review 2026. It highlights the need to accelerate retrofitting, decarbonised heating, solar PV and district heating to reduce Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels in homes and buildings. Read more: lnkd.in/gfvQAVkF

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A reminder this World Nature Conservation Day that Council called for stronger planning protections, greater capacity across public authorities, increased area on land and at sea under conservation, clearer action on peatland restoration, improved management of invasive species. shorturl.at/PBTk0

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Council’s Transport Review highlights where progress is being made, where delivery needs to accelerate and what is needed to reduce Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels in transport. Here are the 5 key takeaways. Read more at shorturl.at/qHcPh

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Ireland’s transport network is critical national infrastructure. Storm Chandra and prolonged rainfall exposed the vulnerability of roads and rail to extreme weather. The Council highlights the need to build climate risk into planning, investment and design standards. shorturl.at/qHcPh

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The journey to school can help shape long-term travel habits. As the School Transport Scheme grows, the Council highlights the need to transition to zero-emission vehicles. This can help reduce car journeys and support lower-emission travel. Read more at shorturl.at/qHcPh

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Many everyday journeys do not need to be made by car. Walking and cycling help avoid car trips, reduce pressure on roads and support decarbonised travel. Continued investment in safe, connected active travel is needed. Read more: shorturl.at/qHcPh

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

People are more likely to choose EVs when they can plan journeys with confidence. That means knowing where public chargers are, whether they are working and whether they are available. The Council recommends reliable public charging information and clear operating standards. shorturl.at/qHcPh

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The Climate Change Advisory Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitable candidates for its Adaptation Committee. It is intended to fill at least two vacancies on the Adaptation Committee under this process. Please see our website at shorturl.at/4BfDl for further information.

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

More people are choosing EVs, but Ireland’s transition is still at an early stage. BEVs make up just 4% of the passenger car fleet. The ambition is 30% by 2030. The Council recommends targeted supports and reliable charging infrastructure to accelerate uptake. shorturl.at/qHcPh

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

What helps people move away from car dependency? Reliable alternatives. The Council’s Transport Review highlights the need to accelerate DART+ South West, Luas Finglas and Park and Ride facilities to expand capacity, reduce congestion and support modal shift. shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Public transport use is increasing, with passenger journeys rising by 6% in 2025 and TFI Local Link journeys increasing by 19%. The Council recommends more funding to improve the capacity, reliability and frequency of bus and rail networks. Read more: shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

What does a transport Just Transition mean? Everybody should have equitable access to decarbonised transport options. During the current fossil fuel crisis, supports should be targeted at those most exposed to transport fuel costs. Read more at shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Today is the @climatecouncils.bsky.social Climate Governance Forum that explores the role of governance in supporting climate action. Thanks to the ICCN Secretariat for pulling together an agenda that will not just challenge but inspire meaningful discussions for those working in climate governance.

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The current fossil fuel crisis shows the risk to Ireland of high dependency on fossil fuels. Ireland’s reliance on petrol and diesel leaves households, businesses and public services exposed to global fossil fuel price volatility. Read more in Council's Transport Sector Review at shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Ireland’s transport emissions are not falling fast enough. The Council’s Transport Review highlights the need to accelerate delivery across public transport, active travel, EV uptake and charging infrastructure. Read more at: shorturl.at/Nh4e7

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Why does transport matter for Ireland’s climate targets? Transport is Ireland’s largest source of energy demand, accounting for 42.3% of final energy demand in 2024. Emissions are not falling fast enough and we are not meeting our targets. See Council's Review at shorturl.at/Nh4e7.

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The Council’s Annual Review of the transport sector is published today. Ireland’s reliance on petrol and diesel leaves people, businesses and public services exposed to fossil fuel price volatility. Read Council's recommendations for the transport sector here: shorturl.at/Nh4e7

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The @ccacireland.bsky.social added its name to a joint letter with other European advisory bodies calling for the preservation of the integrity and credibility of the EU ETS ahead of the review. You can read more here: tinyurl.com/snmcbz99

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Renewable electricity can help reduce Ireland’s exposure to imported fossil fuels and volatile energy markets. The Council's latest Review highlights the role of renewable delivery and grid infrastructure in strengthening energy security. Read more: shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Today the Council published a working paper by Dr Eugene Farrell on 'Managing Coastal Risks in Ireland'. The Council working papers represent unrefereed work-in-progress by researchers who are solely responsible for the content and any views expressed therein. tinyurl.com/yc22s7cv

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The Council's Electricity Sectoral Review highlights key priorities for Ireland’s electricity system, including grid delivery, renewable energy planning, electricity resilience and maintaining climate obligations in infrastructure delivery. Read more: shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

World Environment Day highlights how the transition to clean electricity is closely linked to affordability, energy security and resilience. Our latest Review examines renewable electricity, fossil fuel dependence and electricity resilience. Read more: shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Storm Éowyn showed how electricity outages can affect far more than power supply. Water, telecommunications, health services and communities can all be impacted when electricity infrastructure is disrupted. Read more in the Council's Electricity Sectoral Review: shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Electricity emissions continued to fall in 2025. The Council's Review finds emissions fell by around 8.9%, supported in part by imports, renewables and lower data centre demand. It also highlights the role of grid infrastructure in using more renewable electricity. Read more at shorturl.at/fKhhZ

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