Cork County Council has launched its first Community Climate Action Plan (2024-2029) which aims to support the transition to a low carbon and climate resilient county. The plan includes actions and projects which support the local authority in reducing its direct carbon emissions by 51% by 2030 in line with national emissions targets. It also outlines how the council will work with communities across Cork as well as national and state agencies to advocate for positive and meaningful climate action. Key goals in the action plan include actions and projects to protect, restore and enhance biodiversity across the county and support the transition to a low carbon transport system. This includes the promotion of active travel and the delivery of new greenway infrastructure, such as the Midleton to Youghal Greenway. One significant aspect of the plan is the establishment of Macroom as Cork County Council’s first ‘decarbonisation zone’ which will act as a key pilot zone and testbed for
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