2.3.1 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Tackling Climate Change is a global issue, and it is essential to implement changes at city level to both adapt to the impacts of change and also to mitigate climate change in accordance with national policy. The ‘Climate Change Strategy for Dublin City’ is being revised and updated and this will include key targets and indicators.

Adaptation measures are required to prevent the negative impacts arising from potential flooding and storm events, and the city will develop an adaptation strategy in accordance with the National Climate Change Adaptation Framework (2012).

The policies and objectives of this plan have been informed by strategic flood risk assessment in accordance with statutory guidance, and future flood prevention adaptation works have been considered and are set out in Appendix 11.

The burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of climate change, and Dublin City Council works closely with Codema (the city’s energy agency) to continuously implement initiatives and projects to raise awareness of energy issues, monitor energy use, increase the share of renewable energy and improve energy efficiency at work and in the home.

A spatial energy demand analysis study is ongoing and its outcomes will help influence new and more efficient approaches to energy in the city.