Climate Action

Kilkenny-Going-Green-Brochure_GAE_lowresWelcome to the Kilkenny County Council Climate Action webpage. On this platform we will update you on key information that will inform you on climate action activities, funding and inspiring ideas that are happening throughout County Kilkenny. For relevant information please click on the images below. 

Kilkenny County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029

Kilkenny County Council adopted its inaugural Climate Action Plan in February 2024. 

The Plan sets out how the Council will respond to the climate crisis by improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and embedding climate resilience across the organisation. It also addresses how the Council will adopt a leadership role in the county by supporting local communities, businesses and other stakeholders to take climate action.

The Plan’s vision is that Kilkenny County Council will be “A climate resilient organisation that inspires and supports the County’s transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, sustainable and carbon neutral economy by 2050”.

The Plan, which contains 95 actions, was adopted following extensive public and stakeholder consultation, gathering scientific data, and deliberations by the Elected Representatives and Staff of Kilkenny County Council. Click here to view the final Kilkenny County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. For more details and additional documentation please Click Here. 

Kilkenny County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 

Plean Gníomhaíochta ar son na hAeráide Chomhairle Contae Chill Chainnigh 2024 - 2029

Please click on the link here to access the Irish version of the Kilkenny County Council Climate Action Plan 2024 - 2029 (Irish Translation)

Photo: L-R; Breda Maher (Community Climate Action Officer), Sean McKeown (Director of Services), Cllr. Michael Doyle (Cathaoirleach), Dearbhala Ledwidge (Climate Action Co-ordinator, Lar Power (CEO Kilkenny County Council), Darragh Mahon (Climate Action Team) & Ronan Ryan (Climate Action Officer).

Issue 1 - Kilkenny County Councils Climate Action Digital Newsletter

Click on the image below to access our first Kilkenny County Council's Climate Action Digital Newsletter. 

Climate Action Video

Click on the new video below highlighting details about the new Kilkenny County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029