03/10/2025
Public Urged To Have Final Say On NI's First Draft Climate Action Plan
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is encouraging the public to submit their final views on Northern Ireland's first draft Climate Action Plan before the public consultation closes on Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
The draft plan is a legal requirement of the Climate Change Act, which was passed by the NI Assembly in 2022. It sets out the path Northern Ireland will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050.
The plan also demonstrates how Northern Ireland will achieve its first carbon budget target: an average annual reduction of 33% between 2023 and 2027, compared to the 1990 baseline.
Minister Muir thanked everyone who has contributed to the consultation so far at the 10 public events across Northern Ireland, as well as at various sectoral and online events.
Minister Muir stated: "The Climate Action Plan will shape how we respond to the climate crisis now and in years to come. It's not just a government document, it's a collective effort for a greener, healthier and more sustainable Northern Ireland and we all have a role to play."
The 16-week consultation period began on Thursday, 19 June 2025, and has engaged individuals, communities, key sectors, and youth groups across every county. Responses from the public survey will influence the final plan that will eventually be laid before the NI Assembly
DAERA has led the development of the draft action plan, coordinating input from across government and society. To complete the survey on the draft Climate Action Plan, visit the DAERA website.
The draft plan is a legal requirement of the Climate Change Act, which was passed by the NI Assembly in 2022. It sets out the path Northern Ireland will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050.
The plan also demonstrates how Northern Ireland will achieve its first carbon budget target: an average annual reduction of 33% between 2023 and 2027, compared to the 1990 baseline.
Minister Muir thanked everyone who has contributed to the consultation so far at the 10 public events across Northern Ireland, as well as at various sectoral and online events.
The 16-week consultation period began on Thursday, 19 June 2025, and has engaged individuals, communities, key sectors, and youth groups across every county. Responses from the public survey will influence the final plan that will eventually be laid before the NI Assembly
DAERA has led the development of the draft action plan, coordinating input from across government and society. To complete the survey on the draft Climate Action Plan, visit the DAERA website.
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