Gathering Actions & Developing Indicators

Having established the current situation of Dublin City's emissions, vulnerabilities to climate change-related risks and possible future impacts, the next stage was to formulate actions to reduce these risks. The knowledge gathered through one-to-one interviews, research and an initial workshop was continued with a second workshop to refine actions and follow up input from staff. This was also an opportunity for the four Dublin Local Authorities to exchange knowledge and establish regional groups in the various action areas. This section lays out the actions that DCC will undertake to achieve this plan's objectives. 

Gathering Actions & Developing Indicators

The actions have been organised into the following five key areas - Energy and Buildings, Transport, Flood Resilience, Nature-Based Solutions, and Resource Management. These areas reflect DCC’s remit with the aim of fostering greater collaboration across the various departments within the Council.

DCC understands that it has a role to play in reducing emissions and creating climate resilience outside its remit, both as a signatory to the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and contributing to national targets. It will become a climate leader, pursuing new solutions or work practices that can be replicated by citizens, businesses or other public bodies. In order to increase awareness and acceptance of climate change risks, DCC will inform citizens through actions that raise awareness of climate issues and solutions and will facilitate projects undertaken by citizens and businesses towards climate resilience. An integrated approach to decision making in relation to these climate change actions is recommended.